This book is a hands-on guide that explores the human dimensions of documentary production, offering concrete tools to strengthen collaboration at every stage from pre- production to distribution.
It reframes documentary production as a human system shaped by relationships, purpose, and ethical responsibility. Drawing on decades of international filmmaking and teaching, Tony Collins challenges craft-only approaches and
shows how trust, listening, and shared agency determine both creative outcomes and participant care.
Through concise case studies, visual frameworks, and field-tested protocols, the book offers practical guidance for navigating creative conflict, protecting dignity, and sustaining collaboration from development through post-production. Written for students, educators, and independent filmmakers, it provides tools that translate reflective theory into everyday practice.
| ISBN: | 9781041278412 |
| Publication date: | 24th July 2026 |
| Author: | Tony Collins |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 182 pages |
| Genres: |
Documentary films Filmmaking and production: technical and background skills Film, TV and Radio industries |
This book is a hands-on guide that explores the human dimensions of documentary production, offering concrete tools to strengthen collaboration at every stage from pre- production to distribution.
It reframes documentary production as a human system shaped by relationships, purpose, and ethical responsibility. Drawing on decades of international filmmaking and teaching, Tony Collins challenges craft-only approaches and
shows how trust, listening, and shared agency determine both creative outcomes and participant care.
Through concise case studies, visual frameworks, and field-tested protocols, the book offers practical guidance for navigating creative conflict, protecting dignity, and sustaining collaboration from development through post-production. Written for students, educators, and independent filmmakers, it provides tools that translate reflective theory into everyday practice.
Collaborative Documentary Filmmaking features in the following genres: Documentary films, Filmmaking and production: technical and background skills, Film, TV and Radio industries
Collaborative Documentary Filmmaking is available in Hardback, Paperback
Collaborative Documentary Filmmaking was written by Tony Collins and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Collaborative Documentary Filmmaking has 182 pages
£139.50