WALTER J COLLINS
PRODUCER / DIRECTOR / EDITOR
VICO ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
"When it comes to getting the job done right, without any hassles, I hire Walter Collins."
PRESS
BILLY JOEL - In Black & White
2020
Rock legend Billy Joel talks candidly about his life, music and the craft of songwriting as well as performing several of his hits with long time band members Mark Rivera and Tommy Burns. Filmed at The Faena Theater on Miami Beach. Currently available on Amazon Prime.
ONE NIGHT IN PHILADELPHIA
2022
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Concert film produced by Travisty Productions and hosted by renown deejay Jerry Blavat. Performances by Gary US Bonds, The Tymes, The Vogues, Little Anthony, The Chi-Lites, Darlene Love and Frankie Avalon
Currently in Post Production
2014
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Music show based on the several years of Night of the Proms concerts in Europe. Performances by Sting, Pointer Sisters,
Joe Cocker, James Brown, Tears For Fears, Nigel Rodgers,
Meatloaf, Chrissie Hynde and more.
Best- Arts/Entertainment – Program/Special
Midwest Emmy Awards
NIGHT OF THE PROMS - Where Classic Meets Pop!
UNFIT: Ward vs. Ward
2012
Unfit: Ward vs Ward wins the Jury Awards for Best Social Justice Documentary at the Kansas City International Film Festival and Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, as well as Best Documentary in Boston, Athens and Cincinnati film festivals.
​A video of the producers, Katie Carmichael and Edwin Scharleau answering questions after the World Premiere at the Regal Cinema
in Miami Beach can be seen on You Tube at:
Should Grandma Smoke Pot?
2012
Hosted by Robert Platshorn (Square Grouper) author of The Black Tuna Diaries,
this 30 minute "edu-mercial" aired in numerous markets across the USA, to educate people about the history and medical benefits of Medical Marijauna.
Featuring Dr. Andrew Weil and numerous other resesarch medical professionals.
Dr. Lester Grinspoon, Professor at Harvard University and long time advocate of medical marijuana called SGSP "...genious and the best film on the subject".
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Directed and Edited by Walter J Collins.
AIRPLAY: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio
2011
The award winning documentary hits the airawaves and rocks audiences from around the country on PBS stations. A fast paced look back at the beginning of Rock Radio. From Elvis and the Beatles to the opeing of the FM airwaves to "Album Rock: and beyond. Featiuring legends like The Geator, Dick Bionid, Cousin Brucie, Dan Ingram, Rachel Donahue tell the stories you've never heard before as well airchecks from the golden years. Appearaces by Grace Slick, David Crosby and Graham Nash. Produced and Directed by Carolyn Travis and Chris Fox Gilson.
* Editor of on PBS version only.
William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet
In April 2009, William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet won the President's Impact Award at the Nashville Film Festival. Best Documentary at the Marbella International Film Festival in Spain.​ William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet world television premiere was a multi-platform release through EPIX, a joint venture between Paramount Pictures, MGM, and Lionsgate.
Worker's Comp
May 2011, Sarasota, FL
Television pilot starring Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Morgan Fairchild and Robert Carradine is shot on location in Sarasota, Florida. Edited by Walter J Collins under the supervision of legendary editor Stan Cole (A Christmas Story. Porkys, The Hitchhiker, Murder She Wrote)​Currently being pitched to networks by the producers, Dori Spreko of Vadar Productions and David Sauers of Liquid LQ.
Fahrenheit 451: The Play
2007
Behind the scences documentary on the Making of Fahrenheit 451
as a theatrical play. at the critcially acclaimed GableStage. From the first reading, set contruction, dress rehearsals through Opening Night, every moment is documented by filmmakerWalter J Collins. Features comments from
auhtor Ray Bradbury,
The play was performed for more than 3000 Miami Dade County students. The documentary ends with an open discussion by the cast and students about censorship.
Aired on WLRN (PBS) Miami.
Rita, Pigboy and Me
1999
Award Winning short film based on a the full length screenplay. Starring Mel Gorham (Smoke. Copland, Carlto's Way).
Winner of Made In Miami and Blackpointe Film Festival's Awards and finalist for Best Student Short Film at the Academy Awards (Oscars).
See the full length version here
Cafe & Tobacco
2003
Independant feature film written and directed by Michael Justiz. Starring Enrique Murciano (CSI, NCIS, Without A Trace)
and Emilinao Diaz (George Lopez, Everybody Loves Raymond). Winner Ft. Lauderale Film Festival.
