UNSOUND | Based on a True Story 

Thank you all for your support. I hope you enjoy the movie!

Can we just take a second to appreciate the enormity of this moment? I know a lot of us have followed Darious's journey in making this film over the years, and I personally never imagined that he would release his "proper" film on his RU-vid channel. I'm really grateful that you've done this, man, not only because we get to see what you've been working on all this time, but also because of the sign it gives--that RU-vid is a platform for "proper" content, for real feature-length movies that people spend years making. RU-vid may be your "side hustle", but your side hustle is so good, Darious, that you have created a fan base of 268K subscribers who will now appreciate your work. You don't need a distributor: you've created your OWN means of distribution. All the old structures and institutions of filmmaking--studios, distributors, executives--are gradually falling away, and RU-vid isn't the poor cousin of the "proper" film industry anymore: it is every bit as "valid" and "proper", and will continue to become more so. Sorry this is a bit long winded lol but I just think this is a really important moment. What a journey. Thank you, bro!!

I suffer from Schizophrenia as well. I take my shots faithfully. I had ran into traffic before. Yelled at strangers and clerks. Stolen from stores. Wrote threatening letters to people. Beat myself with sticks. Cut myself with razors. Walked around with incense. Poured liquor over my head. Slept in a cemetery. Ate out the garbage. Had so many delusions. But Those days are behind me now. Seeing her reminded me of the burden I was on my family and the community as well. This movie taught me a lesson. Thank you.

Your film is being used as a study tool/learning experience in our Nursing Program, and I must say that you have definitely opened my eyes in many ways! I appreciate you for doing this and I hope for nothing but peace and blessings in your future!!

I've learned much about film-making from you Darious. But today I learned about life. Well done, bravely done.

You've been working on this film for 7 years and you're letting us watch it for free? Don't you at least have a patreon profile that we can donate to?

Criminally under-viewed, cannot believe this film didn’t find a buyer. SMH...

I cried. My Aunt had schizophrenia and my Grandmother had dementia I watched my Mom take care of both of them the best she could for so many years. The inner turmoil you showed, the failures in the system, the relief when someone would just help, the hope when a lucid moment would pop up...and so much more. God Bless you for showing this.

"Isn't it a little pretencious to be in your own movie?" Iconic.

He's right, you're not alone. Mental illness is comical, until it's your family members going through it. Delusions of seeing unicorns are funny, until it's your daughters mom going through it and you have to explain to your 7 year old why she can't see her mom for her birthday unsupervised. I struggled with this for YEARS, and still do to this day. People don't think about the toll that mental illness takes on their family members, it's so incredibly stressful having to explain a family members erratic behavior to friends and other family members. It's embarrassing. Darious I don't know how you did it, and if it really was your mom then I'm at a loss for words. I'm excited to learn more about this story in the documentary. And if you or anyone else has any suggestions on how to handle it or manage family members, I'm listening. And Darious I remember stumbling across your channel years ago and watched some random video on film making, didn't think twice about it, had zero interest in film makin myself. Fast forward to now starting my own adventures and I learned damn near everything from you. Not even so much film making but how to make your videos fun and engaging. I like to try a lot of different elements from different creators and definitely mixed in a bit of your style. I was mad when you stopped uploading for so long but to now know the reason why, it was worth the wait. Thank you for everything man, honestly.

Wow! I was really sucked into your character's struggle. That ending was incredible and it all felt so real. Amazing piece of work!! And incredible acting from yourself and the Mom character!

This is wonderful the actor who played your mom what amazing!!

Darious is a teacher to me. Ever since I found Darious's video on 15 Mistakes Indie filmmakers make, I've been watching and learning from him. This movie is not just great, it's not just important-it's a film that I think should be viewed by as many people. It's a film whose message should never be unheard, a film whose craft should be celebrated and I want Darious to know this "You are great". Darious, you've worked on your craft and helped us for years and I only want to support you and to see your craft and stories be told to everyone. In my highest hopes and beliefs, I'd want you to become a filmmaker who goes on to make the big films that everyone sees-so you can show the stories that matter. I've seen it happen to so many others and I know you could too. I have faith in you and will support you, so thank you for making this amazing film

Very proud of this film and glad to finally release it for everybody! Thank you Darious for letting me help you make this film

The dialogue is probably my favorite aspect of the entire film. It all feels like real people having real emotional conversations and it can even be comedic and make me chuckle when it needs too. And as for acting, for the most part all the performances were good and I believed the characters they played. Despite the low budget you managed to use some well done cinematography and it really brought another layer to the story. Despite me praising the writing however, I do not like how the subplot of the jeep film fits in with the mother storyline. I love aspects of it, like the main characters struggle with his job and his relationship with his friend. But alot of times the actual jeep aspect could be a bit distracting from the rest of the film (in my opinion). With that being said I really enjoyed this film and it shows that you do not need a blockbuster budget or big name stars to make an emotional film that can have an impact. The story and the intent behind it was all really well done, and I am excited to see what comes next.

There's something written, and there's something written well. This movie was written EXTREMELY well. Every moment has you feeling someway for the characters, and the dialog and acting is amazing.

Nicely done Darious! Pulled on my heart and made me feel for so many reasons.

“Isn’t it a little pretentious to be in your own movie?” Haha I paused the flick to point out the irony of that line. Loving the movie, man! So inspiring on many levels.

At first I was like, “ oh it’s a lame RU-vid movie by some kids” and then I saw the opening long shot the great bridge shot, and it was amazing.

Amazing film, I can't believe, that the most of the film was shot on a 60D, so great work. Congrats!!!

Why this only has 16k views after 2 days is just mind blowing. This should have blew up extremely quick.

I have not dealt with a family member with a mental illness before. But, this struck a chord for me personally. The depth of "Reggie" having to deal with this situation was drowning. I deal with my mother and Alzheimers and I had to deal with my first wife and her mental illness while I was in the military. This was difficult to watch as it progressed. And why did I continue watching? It helped me not feel alone with the issues I deal with and dealt with in the past. See, that was the hardest thing to watch, the loneliness within the situation. The wanting out, but also the overpowering urge to rectify or at least help make things better. Watching the tape of her on stage was the same for me watching how my mother used to be before her disease took over and replaced her. It's hard, no - it's damn difficult and at times disturbing to see our loved one suffer through their situation. Thanks for allowing all of the hard work and dedication that all of you put into making this come into the light. And thank you for allowing us to see this here on this platform. If I'm able to support in any other way, it only takes keystrokes...D4D, I'm there! BRAVO.

Great editing and audio! This is one of the better independent films I've seen in awhile.

This is one of the best independent films I’ve seen. The quality is legit! This should’ve been on Netflix

Loved this film! Gripping... heartbreaking... drama-filled...and deep! I can't wait to see the BTS. I felt very much like I was living the frustrations right along with Reggie.

Beautifully made! My oldest sister has a mental illness, it’s not as extreme as this. That scene at 1:24:18, is so real. It’s like trying to get through to that person, it feels like beating your head against a wall and it only escalates. I am thankful that it has been getting better.

Everyone who loves and cares for someone struggling with mental illness should see this. It’s so real and offers rare insight into how firmly the cards are stacked against the family and the patient. The fallout for everyone is devastating and HIPPA laws are fiendish in their privacy protection that somehow works against everyone’s best interests. There aren’t easy answers, but this film also ended in a moving and hopeful way. I am glad I ran across it.

1:31:06 i couldnt hold it no more brother. This made it to my top 5 favorite movie of all time. I can no longer hold back the tears brother. Thank you for making this. Also thanx for all the training tips in all your other videos brother. Thank yo fron the bottom of my heart. Hope one day to meat you and have a sit down heart to heart. My mother is 68 years old and in the rising stages of dementia.il i go threw situations simular and it kills me inside to se such a strong kind woman go through this. It is a strugle with work and outside life but its my mom. The only woman i was able to truly trust my hole life.

Never clicked on anything so fast! Cannot wait to watch this later tonight!!

Yo Darious! So stoked to see this finished film! You a beast

watched the whole movie. its awesome

This should win an academy award.. period. Truly brilliant filmmaking but heartbreaking at the same time due to the fact that this is based on your true story. So many people all over the world go through this daily with their loved ones and with this film you have shined a bright light for them. This is filmmaking at its best. Thank you Darious for 7 years of hard and difficult work!

Wow. That was so powerful and moving. The studios should be knocking down your door to get you working. Seriously.

So happy to finally have the chance to see it. Go Darious!

Darious, I cry 3 times, the ending was heartbreaking, it's so raw and all out there with a lot of beauty. Thank you...

I first watched the “making of” video and then I watched this gem, (I’m glad I did) and I must say I’m am moved and humbled by your film and by you as a person Darious. Your perseverance and care and love have produced a very special film on a subject matter most are afraid of, or are ashamed of. I’m simply astonished, to think these are but snapshots of your reality, only part of the story. You are your team have a lot to be proud of. I do feel compelled to give after viewing. Is there a way to do that? This film is worthy of an expression of gratitude from its viewers. I noticed you didn’t even monetize, your character is golden. Thank you.

I HAVE BEEN WATING SOOOO LONG FOR THIS!!!! (Edit) 1 hour 33 minutes and 42 seconds later and i am in love, i empathise so much with the characters, the cinematography is on point and the lighting is just about perfect!! Thankyou for taking the time to make this when most people would give up after a year or two, the outcome is truly beautiful!

I needed to watch this tonight. A few hours earlier I was reading about form 1 and form 2 and trying to figure out how to get my family member admitted if he gets much worse this month. Whenever he ends up in the emergency room, they just send him home in the middle of the night and they don't even call me to come get him. He almost stepped in front of a car while leaving the hospital. Thank you for making this movie. It was deeply cathartic.

This film was randomly suggested and I have to say that this truly hit home. I had almost the same experience with a loved one I lived with while I was in high school and it was tough. So thank you for this message. This is what art and storytelling are for. To inform, inspire and comfort. Thank you again -Q

D4Darious, UNSOUND is a Master Piece it touch my soul and as a kid through my life I never understood why so many people didn't get the help they needed. The film open my mind on a personal level . Vewing through the lens of your camera clearly show how differicul it is and the struggle it is to live and care for your Luv one day to day . One Nation, Peace. Wow ! What a Great Film !

The pain your character is feeling really came through and you can't help but feel it with him as you watch. I don't have any experience with that kind of illness but I can now say that I have a new appreciation for what it must be like for those going through it. An incredible film. Absolutely brilliant. You should be very proud of what you have achieved.

Powerful, revealing, unsettling, thought provoking and painful to watch. Feelings of empathy and sympathy to your mother, yourself and your support group. The frustration and anxiety that I felt just as a viewer of your film was almost too much to bear so I cannot possibly even imagine what you and others that have to deal with the mentally ill go through. Great work sometimes comes from great pain! 👏🏾🙏🏾

I know nothing about filmmaking. I just appreciate the craft. With that being said: Forget filmmaking...you're an actor!! No seriously, I follow you because of your filmmaking talent but I LOVE you as an actor. The camera loves you!

im a grown ass 50 year old man, First time in my life I cried because of a movie. Bravo D. Bravo. And I mean in all.

Darious, that was great man! 🙌🏼 I was hooked from the beginning. It’s great to see a RU-vid tutorial channel that has REAL work to back up everything that’s taught. I’ve always loved your content, and it’s helped me SO much in my own filmmaking education to where I finally made and released my first short film (after hearing you say many times to actually go practice the things you taught me). I’m working on my next one now, and this was great motivation once again to see what possible. I don’t have to tell you to keep it up cause I know you’ll keep crushing it! Thanks again for sharing this bro, and EXCELLENT work!!

This made me think and feel so much, lingeringly. Great work and congrats!

I'm halfway through right now. I absolutely adore your film, and the scene of Reggie hugging it out with his mother, after what they have been through for the first half, made me so happy. Can't wait to see what you do next! And thank you for all of your videos! You're work has been extremely helpful!

Dang. I've been watching your videos since I started high school, just when my interest in a film career was starting to manifest in my mind. Now I've just graduated and I'm on my way to film school at the end of August, and I can absolutely say that you played a part in the path I'm currently on. Hearing you speak about your experience making numerous shorts and features, watching the inner workings of this industry and getting such valuable insight into how it all functions, and now watching the final product of so much time, hard work, and money (oh, the money...)--it was all so motivating. You make a film career feel like such a tangible, accessible thing, and I never could've asked for a better way to realize my passion. Thanks, Darious.

This is a fantastic way of sharing a feature film. In this time of day and age an online release where you can reach tons of people is even better than a screening at a festival. This is the future of filmmaking. Great work on the film!

I clicked sooo fast! You’ve been such an inspiration in my filmmaking journey Darius Cancelling sleep and watching this 🙌🏼

As long as I've been following you, I can't believe I'm only just now seeing this. This is incredible. So well made, and structured beautifully. Can't praise you enough, honestly. Congratulations on making such a gripping film with so much emotional resonance.

This was moving, bro. I really really loved this film. I have someone in my life that's suffering from severe depression and some days are extremely hard. But, I love her with every single being and this film really spoke to me about the hardships around living with someone that is suffering. From the bottom of my heart thank you for making this. This really meant a lot to me. Thank you so much.

One of the best movies I've seen in a long time, and with an important message. It just goes to show you don't need a huge budget to make a great film. Awesome work man.

Damn dude you're such an inspiration and hugely underrated i love this piece. Thank you

Its truly amazing how you've share your failures, teachings, and your wins in making film. I personally learned a lot from your videos and this film! I proud of what you've came up with a master piece. I loved it!

Darious - your filmmaking videos are food for my brain, and this film is food for my soul. Thank you so much for all you do. The film is wonderful.

Darious, as professional, I've thoroughly enjoy watching your content. It constantly inspires me. After watching your "making of" and finally watching this I have a much bigger insight to who you are and your journey. Thank you for being vulnerable enough to share this! This film was truly engaging from the start. I originally was going to watch it in segments because of my schedule but I couldn't stop watching. Excellent work! I look forward to seeing what you produce in the future! God Bless!

Dude...intense on multiple levels. New respect. Need music for an upcoming film, let me know.

The love and care put into this film is so evident from the very beginning. Beautiful story and it takes you on such a journey with Reggie. Incredible performances, beautiful cinematography. Amazing. Thanks for sharing this.

THANK YOU. All these years of hard work to make this movie, it was worth it. Thank you for sharing your story, this truly helps me.

im watching this in 2019, and I watch the making of UNSOUND, bro keep doing what your doing cause soon or later people like spike lee will be calling and emailing you to work with you or get you in the top rooms to create more creative and powerful and also truth films

Congrats! I loved the use of those static wide shots and frame within frame type shots. The writing was spot on, almost no scene seemed unnecessary, but what impressed me the most was the way the overall pacing and handling of time the scenes was handled, that's very, very easy to get wrong and you absolutely nailed it. This felt like a very honest, simple (in a very good way) portrayal of a very complex situation.

This the best thing '.ve seen in RU-vid in months Darious. What a great work and what an inspiration you are.

Powerful storytelling. By far the best original feature I’ve seen on this platform. Thankful for you everything you’re doing for the film community. I look forward to seeing more from you. This movie will live on forever!

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! You are great Darious, hope you can continue to make great movies! Greetings from 🇲🇽

Darious... I was just watching your tips on your channel because I like the way you explain and show things, but this movie... just made me love you as a person. T H A N K Y O U

This movie is brilliant. Well done and thanks so much for sharing this on this platform!

Fantastic movie! It really hit home for me and I really appreciated a story that shows how hard it can be for families dealing with a situation of this kind. Thanks so much.

Good Film I loved it I feel like I am alone I am Bipolar with PTSD depression all through school I was in speacal ED classes thank you brother you have changed my life with your videos I to would like to be a film maker you inspire me to be a better person and your a good guy and I loved your film

This movie made me cry!!! I just want to say this, D4 you made a hell of a film. And I hope that I make myself good enough to collaborate with you someday!

This is no joke one of the best things ive ever seen, thank you so much for doing what you do.

5 years later...This film is so beautifully heartbreaking. Powerful seems to trite a word to describe the story. And the way you wore so many hats and did it masterfully - bravo, sir. Bravo.

As someone that has had to hide kitchen knives from a loved one with mental issues I can totally relate. Love your work and passion for your art.

AMAZING!!! I've been looking forward to this for so long! Loved watching your journey over the years

Thank you for sharing. I accidentally found you and this, and am very thankful for it. Very powerful. I'm glad you were able to find a breakthrough moment.

I love the short man. Really heartfelt at moments. I have a homie who's brother is schizophrenic and he's my friend by seems normal around us but my friend tells me he be acting different at home. I respect you sticking with your mother, that's a real man duty right there. I fuck with it and the vision.

Wow! This story is very heartening, Thank you for sharing your story with the world.

This is better then any movie i have seen. this is real and it is so understandable even though i dont know anyone like that it was still very true and it has encouraged me to try to start doing things like this on my own on my channel but this story is the best i have ever seen and should have so much more recognition for what its worth. I LOVED IT

Appreciate you making this film. My sister suffered from schizophrenia. I went through many of the same actions you made with your mother. My sister is no longer here with us. Still don't know how to feel about that. Thanks for sharing your story.

Dude. Thank you for this. I felt like I was watching my life with my brother. I appreciate you taking this on. God bless you bro. 🙏🏽

Watching it now, great so far!! Lol @ 39:46 // Update: Just finished it...bravo, man! I'm not close to anyone with sever mental illness, so I don't have firsthand experience with it, but still...Reggie's frustration was palpable. Oh, and Wolf is a phenomenal actress! Congrats on finishing this project 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Congrats, man! It's a beautiful film!

I love the ending, it just leads off with no dialogue. This is how real filmmakers create movies. Congrats!

I loved it... I know for me and many others, this film reached right into their soul and brought back the memories that we buried, felt emotions we haven't felt in years, reminded us of how much we've survived and how strong we've become, thank you for that.

So I just finished watching "UNSOUND", I Love it. For this to be a first time film, coming from another film maker this is not only a great movie. It is inspiring. It gives me the courage to push myself to complete my films. If you can do it so can I. It was very detailed in explain how life is living with mental illness. The acting was also amazing. I could the stress level of all characters. it was so touching I was getting stressed out myself (lol) But honestly great job I speak for everyone when I say we wan't to see more of your work Keep it up Darious I enjoyed your film. Big ups to your cast and crew.

Good job, man! Good luck with it, hope it gets viewed A LOOOT!

At the end, when regi's mom exists the building, I like how for that brief moment she stands next to the stairs her and regi are at the same eye level. Like they're seeing eye-to-eye, it really sells the end for me. It's one of those I didn't notice but my brain did. Pretty cool man..

This film hit really close to home. I understand this issue all too well. Thank you for making this! And as a fellow filmmaker, thank you for keeping precious the story -- I know a lot of people focus on gear and budgets, but this story is amazing and I think you told it in the best way possible. Period.

These shots are great, the acting has been emotionally invested...transitions are superb, if i could like this twice I would.

WOW. I only watched a few minutes and kinda went through some scenes, I will def watch later but great job. You are very talented and love all your videos. Very moving man, I hope the God blesses you and watches over you each and every day. Your work is awesome!!

my mother died when I was 21, after a long series of cancers, and at the end, her temper changed, you depict so well and sensibly the complexity of this situation... very touching... your making of, which I watch before, makes it all even more intense.. bravo !!

Last Night, I had every intention on watching something on network TV or cable TV. All those intentions went out the window once I clicked play on “Making Unsound”. I was glued to my screen for the next 3 hours. Not only did I watch, “Making Unsound”, but I was compelled to immediately watch the movie as well. You have truly given the world a gift. Your movie gives people a reason to pay more attention to those who deal with the untold affects of mental illness. Thank you for sharing your process in making this film and thank you for sharing the journey that you and millions of people face daily.

I m watching this in 2019....it was beautiful.....the way the tension in the scene is maintained....just brilliant! This reminded me of joker movie.....this video is beautiful! 7 years of masterpiece compressed into 1 hrs and 33 minutes...

Yeeeeeessssss finally!!!!!!! Thanks man!!!!!

Darious, this movie is outstanding. I was captivated every second. It brought back memories of the '63 Vooom Tweedle Tweedle I drove in '77 while in high school. And of my friend Neil whose family purchased 10 acres and a mobile home on a dirt road out in the woods so his mom would not have neigbors to disturb and no traffic to harm her when she had her episodes. That was when the government closed most of their mental institutions and turned all but the violent mental patients out to the streets. It takes a lot of love, patience and self sacrifice to care for people with mental illness. So many people have no awareness of the problems affected families have to deal with and so little compassion. This film so realistically depicts the struggles faced by so many. It is also a great drama film with excellent cinematography. Well done. Thank you for sharing it on RU-vid.

Wow...What an incredible movie man. I don't normally watch films on RU-vid that are this long; but this was incredible to watch. The cast was excellent and the camera work was well done. Thank you for putting in the effort. You deserve all the praise.

I know I'm late to the party, but I just wanted to say that this is the best low budget film I have ever seen! It's not just good for being low budget, but also tells this story in a great way. Some day, I hope to make something as good as that. Please continue to make all of these awesome projects. You are also such a great RU-vidr. I really enjoy your videos. :)

Holy crap it's finally here! Can't wait to watch this when I have the time!!

Darious has taught me so much about storytelling and is such an inspiration to me. Still in awe of this. Thank you.

Wow man. I’m ten minutes in and hooked. Thank you for making this and releasing it this way so we can see the result of all of your hard work!