1st Edition
Collaborative Documentary Filmmaking A Hands-On Guide to Creative Collaborative Practice
Preface
Toward a Collaborative Epistemology
Introduction
Part I Foundations and Philosophy
Chapter 1 Purpose and Systems Thinking
Chapter 2 Learning Within the System
Chapter 3 Creative Process and Team Learning
Chapter 4 Ethics, Power, and Representation
Part II Practice and Process
Chapter 5 Decision-Making and Conflict Resolution
Chapter 6 Leadership, Resilience, and Renewal
Chapter 7 Impact and the Future of Collaboration
Part III Practice and Reflection
Chapter 8 Tools and Frameworks for Collaborative Practice
Chapter 9 Case Studies in Purpose and Process
Chapter 10 Reflection and Continuing Practice: The Living Archive
Part IV Legacy and Continuity
References
Biography
Tony Collins, EdD, MFA, is a documentary filmmaker, educator, and scholar of creative practice with more than three decades of experience in nonfiction media production and teaching. His work integrates systems thinking, ethical collaboration, and reflective inquiry, bridging creative practice and academic research. Collins has taught film, media, and writing in international and U.S. university contexts and has worked extensively in community- based and cross- cultural environments, including Southeast Asia and the Middle East. His scholarship focuses on evaluating creative work as research and developing frameworks for collaborative, purpose- driven filmmaking. Through his writing and teaching, he advocates for ethical presence, structural clarity, and meaningful engagement in documentary practice.
