Maris Lidaka

Maris Lidaka is a filmmaker with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He continues to master a variety of cinematic crafts including directing, editing, producing and cinematography while working on commercials, feature films, and digital series for several companies such as Fullscreen, Disney and Maker Studios. He has also worked as a producer and director for large companies such as Verizon, AT&T and HP. His films have screened at several high-profile film festivals including the Cleveland International Film Festival, Paris Film Festival and PBS Shorts Showcase. His work for Kin, a digital lifestyle company, has garnered millions of views and included a Streamy nomination for his work on Paper Tigers. He is the creator of The Blended Future Project, which explores intersectionality of race and culture and teaches aspiring content creators how to find their voice.