Infilmmaking,behind-the-scenes (BTS), also known as themaking-of,the set, oron the set, is adocumentary film that features theproduction of afilm ortelevision program. This is often referred to as the EPK (electronic press kit) video, due to its main usage as a promotional tool, either concurrent withtheatrical release or as a bonus feature for the film'sDVD orBlu-ray release.
Shorter behind-the-scenes documentaries are often used as a bonus on DVDs, as it offers more insight into the film, how it was made, and to credit thefilm crew. Occasionally, some films have included a "making of the making-of" as a joke.[1] The making-of is also often released for TV as a part of the promotion of the film.
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