In 2010 the Filmmaker's Collaborative developed as a response to the mounting interest of community residents to produce their own films. The Maysles Institute offers adults a 10-week documentary filmmaking course centered on story development and fundraising.  Participants learn the key ingredients in crafting the narrative arc in documentary filmmaking while developing a standard industry proposal for funding.  Since its inception, the Filmmakers Collaborative has mentored over thirty community producers, and as a result, is recognized and funded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 

Starting October 1st, two new classes of the Filmmakers Collaborative programs began at the institute. Students range from those who have years of experience in television and broadcast and those who have never picked up a camera before. Students will build the foundation of their documentary film projects through writing, peer reviews, and film screenings. They will also take master classes with documentarians including Albert Maysles, Vee Bravo, and Lynn True and Nelson Walker.

Filmmaker's Collaborative, Spring 2010