Maris Lidaka
@marislidaka.substack.com
I’m a filmmaker and documentary editor:
https://marislidaka.com/
Founder of The Blended Future Project.
https://blendedfutureproject.com/
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https://marislidaka.com/
Founder of The Blended Future Project.
https://blendedfutureproject.com/
Resources - nue.bio/MarisLidaka
Diversity is, and always has been, the future of film.
Click to read more: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/the-future-of-diversity-in-film #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Click to read more: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/the-future-of-diversity-in-film #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
June 27, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Diversity is, and always has been, the future of film.
Click to read more: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/the-future-of-diversity-in-film #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Click to read more: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/the-future-of-diversity-in-film #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Let's start telling the truth. If you say"DEI Hire? Just Say Ni**er and Get It Over With."
Click to read the full article: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/dei-hire-just-say-nier-and-get-it #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #IndieFilm #Blog #Article
Click to read the full article: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/dei-hire-just-say-nier-and-get-it #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #IndieFilm #Blog #Article
June 20, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Let's start telling the truth. If you say"DEI Hire? Just Say Ni**er and Get It Over With."
Click to read the full article: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/dei-hire-just-say-nier-and-get-it #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #IndieFilm #Blog #Article
Click to read the full article: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/dei-hire-just-say-nier-and-get-it #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #IndieFilm #Blog #Article
Take a sneek peak into "Concrete River (A Thought Experiment)"
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/concrete-river-an-thought-experiment #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Blog #Article
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/concrete-river-an-thought-experiment #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Blog #Article
June 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Take a sneek peak into "Concrete River (A Thought Experiment)"
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/concrete-river-an-thought-experiment #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Blog #Article
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/concrete-river-an-thought-experiment #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Blog #Article
Jumping on the First Page Friday bandwagon. This is the first page of Concrete River, a feature length film about an unhoused music producer trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter.
We are shooting early next year.
We are shooting early next year.
June 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Jumping on the First Page Friday bandwagon. This is the first page of Concrete River, a feature length film about an unhoused music producer trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter.
We are shooting early next year.
We are shooting early next year.
Discover the skills every filmmaker needs to thrive in this new era.
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/skills-for-filmmakers-in-2025 #Filmmaking #Inspiration #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/skills-for-filmmakers-in-2025 #Filmmaking #Inspiration #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
June 6, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Discover the skills every filmmaker needs to thrive in this new era.
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/skills-for-filmmakers-in-2025 #Filmmaking #Inspiration #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/skills-for-filmmakers-in-2025 #Filmmaking #Inspiration #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
The secret to a thriving filmmaking career is to a healthy mind and unleash your creative potential. Dive into our latest article for tips to flourish in the industry: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/how-filmmakers-can-thrive-in-2025-62c #Inspiration #Filmmaking #BlendedFuture
June 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The secret to a thriving filmmaking career is to a healthy mind and unleash your creative potential. Dive into our latest article for tips to flourish in the industry: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/how-filmmakers-can-thrive-in-2025-62c #Inspiration #Filmmaking #BlendedFuture
One of the most neglected aspects of filmmaking is this:
Design.
Read more: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/how-filmmakers-can-thrive-in-2025-d11
#Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Design.
Read more: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/how-filmmakers-can-thrive-in-2025-d11
#Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
May 30, 2025 at 2:05 AM
One of the most neglected aspects of filmmaking is this:
Design.
Read more: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/how-filmmakers-can-thrive-in-2025-d11
#Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Design.
Read more: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/how-filmmakers-can-thrive-in-2025-d11
#Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
We're still rebuilding and still recovering. So where do we go from here?
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/where-do-we-go-from-here #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/where-do-we-go-from-here #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
May 23, 2025 at 2:07 AM
We're still rebuilding and still recovering. So where do we go from here?
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/where-do-we-go-from-here #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/where-do-we-go-from-here #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
The fires may be over. But they will continue to haunt us here in Los Angeles.
Click the link to explore the fire within: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/our-dreams-are-burning #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Click the link to explore the fire within: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/our-dreams-are-burning #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
May 16, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The fires may be over. But they will continue to haunt us here in Los Angeles.
Click the link to explore the fire within: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/our-dreams-are-burning #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Click the link to explore the fire within: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/our-dreams-are-burning #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
When you spend five years writing a script. There's nothing like hearing the words coming from skilled actors.
May 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
When you spend five years writing a script. There's nothing like hearing the words coming from skilled actors.
Your dreams can turn into reality IF you set meaningful paths for the future.
Click here to explore the full article: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/reflections-and-goals-with-extended
#Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Click here to explore the full article: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/reflections-and-goals-with-extended
#Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
May 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Your dreams can turn into reality IF you set meaningful paths for the future.
Click here to explore the full article: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/reflections-and-goals-with-extended
#Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Click here to explore the full article: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/reflections-and-goals-with-extended
#Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
The secret to a thriving filmmaking career is to a healthy mind and unleash your creative potential. Dive into our latest article for tips to flourish in the industry: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/how-filmmakers-can-thrive-in-2025-62c #Inspiration #Filmmaking #BlendedFuture
May 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The secret to a thriving filmmaking career is to a healthy mind and unleash your creative potential. Dive into our latest article for tips to flourish in the industry: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/how-filmmakers-can-thrive-in-2025-62c #Inspiration #Filmmaking #BlendedFuture
There wasn't a place for the stories I needed growing up. So I decided to build one. Stories beyond labels. Memories built for the future.
Read more about it here:
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/creating-an-archive-building-up-the
#Storytelling #Inclusive #Legacy #BlendedFuture
Read more about it here:
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/creating-an-archive-building-up-the
#Storytelling #Inclusive #Legacy #BlendedFuture
April 30, 2025 at 2:01 AM
There wasn't a place for the stories I needed growing up. So I decided to build one. Stories beyond labels. Memories built for the future.
Read more about it here:
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/creating-an-archive-building-up-the
#Storytelling #Inclusive #Legacy #BlendedFuture
Read more about it here:
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/creating-an-archive-building-up-the
#Storytelling #Inclusive #Legacy #BlendedFuture
Essential for all filmmakers:
Learn how to edit. Click here: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/how-filmmakers-can-thrive-in-2025-810
#Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Learn how to edit. Click here: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/how-filmmakers-can-thrive-in-2025-810
#Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
April 25, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Essential for all filmmakers:
Learn how to edit. Click here: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/how-filmmakers-can-thrive-in-2025-810
#Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Learn how to edit. Click here: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/how-filmmakers-can-thrive-in-2025-810
#Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
In this fragile moment for the world. It's now time to stop the cosplay and start creating your own path. ➡️ https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/how-filmmakers-can-thrive-in-2025 #Inspiration #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
April 18, 2025 at 2:07 AM
In this fragile moment for the world. It's now time to stop the cosplay and start creating your own path. ➡️ https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/how-filmmakers-can-thrive-in-2025 #Inspiration #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
"We Deserve Less" might be the life lesson we all need in not just the Indie Film world, but in general. Striving for "less" could lead to a healthier society.
Read the full article here: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/we-deserve-less
Read the full article here: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/we-deserve-less
April 11, 2025 at 2:07 AM
"We Deserve Less" might be the life lesson we all need in not just the Indie Film world, but in general. Striving for "less" could lead to a healthier society.
Read the full article here: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/we-deserve-less
Read the full article here: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/we-deserve-less
Sometimes it feels like the universe is giving us a nudge, pushing us towards something extraordinary.
Get the full article here: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/we-are-being-forced-into-greatness 🚀 #Inspiration #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Get the full article here: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/we-are-being-forced-into-greatness 🚀 #Inspiration #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
April 4, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Sometimes it feels like the universe is giving us a nudge, pushing us towards something extraordinary.
Get the full article here: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/we-are-being-forced-into-greatness 🚀 #Inspiration #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Get the full article here: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/we-are-being-forced-into-greatness 🚀 #Inspiration #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Filmmakers, it's time to change your production company dreams.
Click the link to read more:
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/filmmakers-its-time-to-change-your. 🚀 #Inspiration #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
Click the link to read more:
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/filmmakers-its-time-to-change-your. 🚀 #Inspiration #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
March 28, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Filmmakers, it's time to change your production company dreams.
Click the link to read more:
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/filmmakers-its-time-to-change-your. 🚀 #Inspiration #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
Click the link to read more:
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/filmmakers-its-time-to-change-your. 🚀 #Inspiration #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
What separates you as a filmmaker is this:
You're voice.
Discover finding your unique voice in my latest blog article, "Finding Your Voice."
Click the link to read more: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/finding-your-voice
#Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
You're voice.
Discover finding your unique voice in my latest blog article, "Finding Your Voice."
Click the link to read more: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/finding-your-voice
#Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
March 21, 2025 at 2:05 AM
What separates you as a filmmaker is this:
You're voice.
Discover finding your unique voice in my latest blog article, "Finding Your Voice."
Click the link to read more: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/finding-your-voice
#Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
You're voice.
Discover finding your unique voice in my latest blog article, "Finding Your Voice."
Click the link to read more: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/finding-your-voice
#Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
"The Immigrant Experience" is one of courage, resilience and dreams.
Click the link to read more: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/the-immigrant-experience #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Click the link to read more: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/the-immigrant-experience #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
March 14, 2025 at 2:05 AM
"The Immigrant Experience" is one of courage, resilience and dreams.
Click the link to read more: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/the-immigrant-experience #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Click the link to read more: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/the-immigrant-experience #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
There are seismic shifts shaking the glitz and glam of Tinseltown.
Explore the full article here: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/witnessing-the-downfall-of-hollywood 🌟 #Inspiration #Engage #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Explore the full article here: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/witnessing-the-downfall-of-hollywood 🌟 #Inspiration #Engage #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
March 7, 2025 at 3:05 AM
There are seismic shifts shaking the glitz and glam of Tinseltown.
Explore the full article here: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/witnessing-the-downfall-of-hollywood 🌟 #Inspiration #Engage #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Explore the full article here: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/witnessing-the-downfall-of-hollywood 🌟 #Inspiration #Engage #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Take control of your film and boost your career.
Click here to read the full article: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/take-control-of-your-film-and-your 📽️💪 #Inspiration #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
Click here to read the full article: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/take-control-of-your-film-and-your 📽️💪 #Inspiration #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
February 28, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Take control of your film and boost your career.
Click here to read the full article: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/take-control-of-your-film-and-your 📽️💪 #Inspiration #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
Click here to read the full article: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/take-control-of-your-film-and-your 📽️💪 #Inspiration #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
Just putting some finishing touches on our documentary about Ukraine.
Today I head to South Bend for our screening at Notre Dame.
Today I head to South Bend for our screening at Notre Dame.
February 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Just putting some finishing touches on our documentary about Ukraine.
Today I head to South Bend for our screening at Notre Dame.
Today I head to South Bend for our screening at Notre Dame.
Ever thought Hollywood was the ultimate dream? Think again.
Dive into my blog article: Hollywood Is Not The Dream.
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/hollywood-is-not-the-dream #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Dive into my blog article: Hollywood Is Not The Dream.
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/hollywood-is-not-the-dream #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
February 21, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Ever thought Hollywood was the ultimate dream? Think again.
Dive into my blog article: Hollywood Is Not The Dream.
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/hollywood-is-not-the-dream #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Dive into my blog article: Hollywood Is Not The Dream.
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/hollywood-is-not-the-dream #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture #Blog #Article
Dive into "Building Someone New"— sometimes a small actions means a whole lot more.
Click the link: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/building-someone-new. #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
Click the link: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/building-someone-new. #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
February 14, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Dive into "Building Someone New"— sometimes a small actions means a whole lot more.
Click the link: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/building-someone-new. #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture
Click the link: https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/building-someone-new. #Inspiration #Engage #Explore #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #BlendedFuture