About 24 Foot Square
24 Foot Square is an independent documentary production company founded by filmmaker Chris Collier, dedicated to creating intimate, character-driven films that find the extraordinary within the everyday. The company maintains complete creative control over its projects—from development and production through to distribution.
Our Approach
Drawing on the rich heritage of British documentary filmmaking, 24 Foot Square specialises in witnessing lives, exploring untold stories from the margins of cinema, and revealing the humanity within overlooked subjects and institutions. Our films are characterised by:
Intimate observation – Close, patient attention to our subjects
Conversational storytelling – Allowing people to tell their own stories in their own words
Creative independence – Maintaining artistic control throughout the filmmaking process
Long-form narrative – Taking the time needed to fully explore each story
The Filmmaker
Chris Collier was born in Brighton, East Sussex, and has spent over fifteen years working in documentary and experimental film. His background in sound design and music production informs his approach to filmmaking, bringing a keen attention to the auditory dimension of documentary storytelling.
Chris is best known for his documentary trilogy exploring stories from the edge of cinema: Captured Souls: In Conversation with Graham Humphreys (2025), Title (Year) Director. Place (2023), and FrightFest: Beneath the Dark Heart of Cinema (2018). Each film celebrates obsessive dedication to cinema in its various forms—whether through poster art, film cataloguing, or festival curation.
In parallel with his documentary work, Chris has created experimental art-house films and installations, including collaborations with contemporary pop artist Billy Chainsaw, exhibited in galleries across London.
Critical Recognition
"Chris Collier's documentary is a study... presented as a series of conversations... this paints a compelling picture of creativity on the margins."
— Anton Bitel
"This beautifully made film gives a rare insight into one of the most humble, private and unusual artists Britain has ever produced."
— Andy Nyman
"Taking a unique approach... director Chris Collier allows his subject to do most of the talking... Rather than having a proliferation of the same old talking heads, we get a deeper understanding... Collier's technique brings the revelations to the fore organically."
— Starburst Magazine ★★★★★
"It's a warmly engaging portrait... Director Chris Collier... carries over a lot of that warmth and enthusiasm."
— Kim Newman