Hi, I’m Collin Monda.
Yes, I reinvent wheels.
With a relentless mind for narrative film craft, and a curious soul for documenting the endlessly rich nuance of real-life people and their unbelievable stories, my work in film aims to humanize controversial characters, foraging for elusive truths in the torn landscapes of our divided society.
I’ve learned to design every inch of how a story unfolds on the big screen, from cinematic live-action to handcrafted animation, and the delightfully surreal spaces where both intersect.
Hence: “Paper+Reverie.”
After decades of experimenting with the magic of time-based media, I bring my hands-on experience across every position from the story to the score, into how I operate in the director’s chair.
On a whim, I set out to make my first feature documentary, the award-winning ‘The Trouble with Wolves,’ which was hailed among 38 film festival selections for ‘transcending its own subject.’ Its narrative-influenced style and uniquely empathetic storytelling defied black-and-white thinking and hero/villain structures, bringing audiences divided over the issue into conversations of coexistence not possible prior.
At Papereverie Productions, I bring both narrative and documentary lenses to frame rare and surprising stories to thrill and connect us, hopelessly quixotic that film can help us reinvent ourselves, to arrive at a world we’ve never seen before.
Story first, ad second.
When creating branded content, my objective is to transcend the traditional commercial format and craft a genuine piece of storytelling. This project, created for a Pacific Northwest business, is a testament to that philosophy.
I directed, produced, and composed the original score for this piece. It honors my core standard at Papereverie: an authentic, resonant narrative that doesn’t feel like an ad, but a cinematic short you’d see at a film festival.
“We believe that this film, which includes interviews with ranchers, wildlife biologists, state wolf management, and Yellowstone Wolf Restoration leaders, presents the most balanced, respectful film to date about coexistence."
— Director of Communications, Wolf Haven “ I was really moved by your openness to listening to and learning from different perspectives on this issue as you made the film. I'm so impressed with how you have imbued the finished product with this approach, without centering yourself.”
— Director, Sound Policy Institute
“I'm impressed with all you've got going with Trouble with Wolves — and your passion for co-existence with wildlife.”
— Former Editor, National GeographicWhat we do after-hours.
From years of long-distance longing, we turned our falling in love era into sound.
Taking lyrics from our archived letters, texts, and voicemails together, Papereverie’s music project, Bookmarks, releases indie pop that feels like a private conversation.
Our sound? A blend of dream pop atmosphere and folk-tinged intimacy. We’ve been honored by comparisons to the ethereal textures of Beach House and the moody trip undertones of Portishead.
From scoring films to soundtracking the quiet moments of real life, we brought Bookmarks back in 2026 with new music that continues our exploration of distance, devotion, and the spaces in between.
Listen on Spotify | Apple Music | Soundcloud. See behind-the-scenes of making the music on Instagram.