Michael Collins

Michael is a two-time Emmy® Award nominated filmmaker and founder of Thoughtful Robot, a film production company committed to sharing stories that inspire, connect, and galvanize change. . Michael's most recent film, Almost Sunrise premiered on PBS in November of 2017 and was nominated for an Emmy® Award in for Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary. Almost Sunrise, chronicles the transformative journey of two Iraq war veterans who set off on a 2,700 mile walk in order to save themselves from suicide. It's a story of hope and solutions, revealing the promise of holistic practices for healing. Almost Sunrise is the first film about "moral injury" and its connection to the suicide crisis. The film premiered at Telluride Mountainfilm in 2016 and has had more than 500 screenings across the U.S., winning 6 major awards including the Cine Golden Eagle Award. In recognition of the positive impact the film has had in society, it has been honored with media awards from government organization