Creatives Working Together: Communication and Cooperation for Media Professionals

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Jeffrey Michael Bays

Creatives Working Together

Communication and Cooperation for Media Professionals

Jeffrey Michael Bays

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Routledge
22 October 2025

Film movie production: technical skills

With this book, filmmaker Jeffrey Michael Bays utilizes a range of professional leadership experience with his background in creative collaboration to guide today’s media practitioners in getting along harmoniously.

This book begins by exploring the unique personality traits that make it difficult for artists to work together, then offers solutions with expertly guided tutorials on leadership, motivation, and conflict resolution. Readers are then guided through the intimidating waters of business communication, including how to manage their inbox and send clear, effective emails. The text includes case studies featuring content on real media practitioners, ethics scenarios, writing exercises, as well as surveys and data to back up each chapter’s assessments.

Providing a framework for success in today’s media businesses, this book will be an integral reference guide for creative professionals and students who want to gain leadership skills, resolve conflicts, and maximize the efficiency of the creative teams they work in.

By: Jeffrey Michael Bays
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 580g
ISBN: 9781041091905
ISBN 10: 1041091907
Pages: 186
Publication Date: 22 October 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jeffrey Michael Bays is an American filmmaker and radio producer, best known for his SiriusXM radio play ‘Not From Space,’ the first to record its actors remotely over the Internet. With a Master of Arts in Cinema Studies from La Trobe University, he is a frequent speaker at film festivals worldwide, including places like Los Angeles, Atlanta, Toronto, St. Louis, Palm Springs, Boulder, Buffalo, Santa Cruz, and Bern. Jeffrey is a contributor to MovieMaker Magazine, producer of the collaborative Hitch20 docu-series exploring Hitchcock's twenty works of TV, and author of two filmmaking books: Between the Scenes and Suspense With a Camera.

Reviews for Creatives Working Together: Communication and Cooperation for Media Professionals

“Creatives Working Together uncovers the human qualities of filmmaking that we don't talk enough about. Every creative person needs to read and study this book, whether you are a newbie or a seasoned professional!"" – Peter D. Marshall, Director of Fox’s “21 Jump Street” and CBS’ “Wiseguy,” 1stAD on “Butterfly Effect” and “Happy Gilmore.” “This is a fantastic book, breaking down the collaborative process from so many interesting angles. Just about anyone who needs to work collaboratively with others will discover gems of knowledge here.” – Sam Price-Waldman, Director of Photography for HBO’s “The Vow” and Showtime’s “The Lincoln Project” “Creatives Working Together gives a fascinating insight into what goes on during the creative process and how creatives achieve their goals. I highly recommend this book!” – Alex McColgan, Executive Producer, Astrum YouTube Channel