GenAI Best Practices Tool Kit
The APA GenAI Tool Kit is a companion to APA's guide Best Practices for Use of Generative AI in Documentaries. Each tool offers tips and resources for non-fiction media makers who are considering using GenAI in their productions.
Please share freely, and reach out with suggestions.
The Tools
A step-by-step guide for responsible GenAI use from development to post
Suggested formats for acknowledging AI use in end credits
A downloadable template to track GenAI use
A curated list of related websites and articles
Practical ideas for letting your audience know about your GenAI use
A deeper look at recent documentaries using GenAI
This Tool Kit was created by a dedicated committee of APA members who volunteered their time and professional expertise: Briana Bierman, Eugen Bräunig, Deborah Correa, Lea Donovan, Meaghan Kelley, Debra McClutchy, Taki Oldham,
Kenn Rabin, Ian Rose, Judith Snyderman, + the APA Directors
This resource is part of a toolkit created by the Archival Producers Alliance. © 2025. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) license. Version 1.0 – April 2026.