Maris Lidaka

Maris Lidaka is a seasoned filmmaker with over 20 years of experience in the industry.1 He is the Founder and Creative Producer of the Blended Future Project, a media development company that focuses on representing the Mixed Experience - the experience of being multiracial and/or multicultural.1

Professional Background

Maris has worked on various aspects of filmmaking, including:

• Commercials
• Feature films
• Live events
• Documentaries
• Reality television

He has mastered multiple cinematic crafts such as directing, editing, producing, and cinematography.1 His work has been recognized at several high-profile film festivals, including:

• Cleveland International Film Festival
• Paris Film Festival
• PBS Shorts Showcase

Current Work

As the founder of the Blended Future Project, Maris:

• Explores the intersectionality of race and culture
• Teaches aspiring content creators how to find their voice
• Has written blog articles receiving up to 2,200 hits
• Created films like "Gabriela" (Netflix-sponsored short film) and "Breakaway" (Oscar-qualified short film)1

Notable Achievements

• Worked as a video editor for Kin Community, editing celebrity lifestyle shows for digital and broadcast platforms
• Received Streamy nominations for the Facebook Watch series "Paper Tigers"
• Taught a filmmaking workshop at Tokyo Tech University1

Maris Lidaka is currently based in Los Angeles, California, and describes himself as someone who helps filmmakers monetize their existing work through hybrid distribution.12