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A podcast about identity, storytelling, and building creative work that lasts. Hosted by filmmaker and creative strategist Maris Lidaka, each episode explores the spaces in-between — the in-between of culture, memory, race, and creativity.This is a slow media studio journal: • Audio essays • Behind-the-scenes reflections • Lessons from filmmaking and storytelling across the world • Creative systems for staying grounded in a chaotic industryWhether we’re talking about building an archive, filming in LA, or what it means to be mixed in America — this is a space for stories that outlast trends.If you care about creativity, culture, or telling better stories — this is for you.→ New episodes twice a month→ Subscribe to the newsletter at marislidaka.substack.com marislidaka.substack.com
The Blended Future Project hosts The Blended Future Podcast, a arts show with 13 episodes published.
In this episode, the focus is on the importance of creative systems in fostering and sustaining creativity. We debunk the myth of the 'inspired genius' and emphasizes that creative work is rarely the result of sudden ins
After years of trying to build with both speed and scale at the forefront, I’ve reached a different kind of season — one defined by stillness, recalibration, and letting go. In this episode, I reflect on what it means to
As the US withdraws from the global stage. Other countries are taking up the mantle and advancing the craft and art of film. And that will have consequences we aren’t thinking about. Get full access to The Blended Future
I have some expanded thoughts on DEI (influenced by Justin Simien’s article). Which relates to my next film - Concrete River. Get full access to The Blended Future Project at marislidaka.substack.com/subscribe
We recently screened our documentary Creative Force to a small audience at the University of Notre Dame. I give my thoughts on not just the reception of our film. But the importance of doing screenings differently from b
I boiled down the path to independence into 8 steps. Simple in theory and a lot of work to execute. But the reward is great one. Get full access to The Blended Future Project at marislidaka.substack.com/subscribe
This week, my extended thoughts on the new strategy for independent filmmakers. It’s about using film festivals in concert with private screenings to build an audience - both locally and internationally. We have to start
With the ongoing backlash against DEI. I think it’s going to be a tough road for real representation in the greater film industry. But I think a lot more writers, filmmakers and creatives are going to embrace independenc
There’s been a few updates about Concrete River. I’m sharing not only those. But how the industry is changing and what I’m doing to create my own lane. Get full access to The Blended Future Project at marislidaka.substac
This podcast adds up all the skills I think filmmakers will need to succeed in this new year. Which is really the beginning of a new era. The skills are: * The Right Approach * The Right Mindset * Learning about Editing
The fires are still burning. But we’re still here and still fighting however we can. The Palisades Fire is still the largest one remaining with only 20% containment. The LAFD has beaten nearly half of the Eaton Fire back
I’m starting something new in 2025 - an audio companion to the normal articles. After posting the weekly newsletter, I often have additional thoughts I want to share. I will now share those thoughts in the form of an aud
Let's go inside a private practice of mine. The end of the year has always been a time of reflection and setting goals. I set aside some quiet time to examine what's worked, what hasn't, and what my goals are for next ye
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