A Model Son came to exist because of the collaboration between Natalie, Madeline and I. I want to it be clear from the beginning that it definitely takes a team to make a documentary. With any collaboration comes the slight worry that differing opinions will result in conflict and lead to unproductivity. In this case however, I valued that each of us could bring a different perspective and that we could agree on what would ultimately reflect Kevin’s story. In saying this, a good collaborator is someone who commences a project with an open mind rather than dominating the project with their own views. Furthermore, the project was able to be made because we were all available to put our all into it. Therefore, face to face communication is useful in being a good collaborator. For example, we were able to test different editing choices in real-time with one another. This enabled us to communicate our reasons for wanting the edit to be a certain way. Whilst there were times when this couldn’t be done and work had to be completed individually, we kept in contact online. This meant we could message or send through recordings of what we were working on in order to receive feedback. In saying this, I have learnt that feedback is important for collaboration as it keeps team members motivated to continue working as they are and/or improve. Collaborating for this project has shown me that every person is equipped with strengths and so, can shine in a group setting because they are given the opportunity to showcase their skills, learn from others around them as well as teach people too. I have felt that I have come out of this project with an improved ability to communicate with not only my team members but those who participated in A Model Son. We are in constant collaboration throughout our lives and so, it is rewarding being able to work alongside people who share a similar goal to mine.