About Campfire Film Cooperative
At Campfire Film Cooperative, we believe in the power of storytelling and artistic expression to bring people together. While our roots are in film, we're a vibrant community that welcomes creators of all kinds - filmmakers, photographers, painters, musicians, poets, and artists of every medium united by our passion for creativity and collaboration.
Campfire Film Cooperative - Josh Mackey, Tyson Ely, Danielle Maus, Benjamin Janzen
Our Story
Born from a shared vision to transform Detroit's creative landscape, Campfire Film Cooperative creates spaces where all forms of artistic expression can ignite and collaborations flourish. Like storytellers gathering around a campfire, we bring together diverse voices from across the creative spectrum to share experiences, knowledge, and opportunities - whether you work with cameras, canvases, instruments, or words.
Our Mission
We exist to nurture a thriving, inclusive creative community where every artist can grow, collaborate, and succeed. Through our innovative mixture of creative workshops, networking events, and collaborative opportunities, we're building the foundation for meaningful connections and artistic growth across all creative disciplines.
What Sets Us Apart
Community-Driven
Our strength comes from our diverse creative community. Every voice matters, and every artist contributes to our collective success.
Genuine Collaboration
We believe in partnership over competition. Our community thrives on mutual support and shared achievement across all artistic mediums.
Inclusive Innovation
We welcome creators at all stages of their journey and across all artistic disciplines, believing that diverse perspectives and mediums lead to richer creative expression.
Local Impact
Deeply rooted in Detroit's creative ecosystem, we're committed to strengthening our local arts community while fostering connections beyond our city.
What We Offer
- Regular Mixers: Monthly gatherings where creators from all disciplines connect, share ideas, and find collaborators
- Creative Workshops: Resources and mentorship to help develop your artistic skills across various mediums
- Community Projects: Opportunities to collaborate on creative works and build your portfolio
- Showcases: Platforms to share your work and celebrate our community's diverse creativity
- Community Benefits: Access to exclusive resources, events, and cross-disciplinary collaboration opportunities