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Transformation through story.

Connection through culture.

WE CREATE
MISSION DRIVEN MEDIA

THE MISSION

The Blended Future Project exists to architect a creative ecosystem where underrepresented stories don’t just survive – they thrive.

 

We’re building something that has never existed before: a complete pipeline that takes the most compelling stories from people who have lived between worlds and builds a sustainable structure around it. We do this through strategic partnerships that create real opportunities, not just feel-good moments. Our work with mission-driven organizations and authentic brands creates paid pathways for emerging talent while generating stories that drive genuine cultural change. Every project we touch becomes a proving ground – demonstrating that diverse voices aren’t just morally right, they’re economically smart. Because the truth is, audiences are already ahead of the industry. They’re hungry for stories that honor the full spectrum of human experience.

 

We’re just making sure those stories get told.

THE TEAM

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INDUSTRY VETERAN

20+ years experience as a producer, director and editor

MARIS LIDAKA

Founder
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LEGAL PARTNER

A partner of the Kaufman & Abdel-Aal entertainment law firm

YASMINE ABDEL-AAL

Outside Legal Counsel

TALENT

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ARTIST & ACTIVIST

Creating awareness around issues of social justice and economic insecurity through film

ISAIAH FORTE-ROSE

Director & Environmental Advisor
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CINEMATIC EYE

From street photography to cinema

CARLOS SERNA

Cinematographer & Editor
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COMMUNITY BUILDER

Creating connections between organizations

DIJA RENUKA

Filmmaker & Impact Producer
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TRUTH SEEKER

Bringing truth and spiritual practices to an audience through film.

EVELYN LORENA

Actor & Filmmaker

THE VISION

We believe the future of storytelling belongs to voices that have been systematically excluded from the conversation.

 

The entertainment industry is at a crossroads. Audiences are demanding authentic stories that reflect the world they actually live in – complex, and beautifully mixed. Yet the power structures that create them aren’t up to the task. They’re still operating from an outdated playbook that no longer serves anyone. This is our moment. Global audiences are rejecting cookie-cutter, woke-washed content in favor of stories that challenge their perspective and expand their worldview. The old gatekeepers are scrambling to stay relevant while a new generation of creators –  multicultural, and uncompromisingly authentic – are building the future they want to see.

 

So we’re not waiting for permission anymore.

Our approach is simple yet effective: we listen, we collaborate, and we create.

Want to connect and collaborate?

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

  • MASC
  • Film Threat Review
  • Luna Magic
They were able to create events that brought our community together both online and in person.”Delia Douglas
Multiracial Assocation of Southern California
Gabriela is an incredibly thoughtful film...Rather than let Gabriela become a political statement, Lorena makes it a personal statement…not just for herself, but personal for her audiences as well. We all feel seen in Gabriela."Alan Ng
Film Threat
...was most helpful in helping us how to think through how one's personal brand and values align with a winning content strategy for reality TV market. We learned key concepts on how to think through character development and principles on how winning stories are crafted based on what is trending in the content market."  Shaira Frias
Luna Magic