The Collaborative ran the festival for over a decade. Our mentorship program pairs up new filmmakers with more experienced FC members. Through this program, more experienced filmmakers help new filmmakers develop dramatic structure and story and advise them on production matters. We also offer a budget consultation service to first-time filmmakers, helping them think through their financial needs and setting them up with proper accounting procedures. Barbara Holecek was the Co-Producer on Michal Goldman s film, Umm Kulthuum .
Many members offer each other feedback on their grant proposals and script treatments.
Members attend quarterly meetings to discuss pertinent issues, keep abreast of each other s projects, and decide policy for the organization. Board members attend an annual Board meeting and are welcome to attend quarterly member meetings.