Mezcla Media Collective
@mezclamedia.bsky.social
We're a Chicago-based nonprofit that uplifts women and non-binary filmmakers of color, providing resources for connection, learning, and career advancement in the film/media industry 🎥
Become a member: www.mezclamediacollective.org 🔗
Become a member: www.mezclamediacollective.org 🔗
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Have you signed up for Mezcla Media Collective's mailing list yet? 💻 Opt in to stay up-to-date on the latest Mezcla news, programs, resources, member updates, and opportunities in film/media for women and nonbinary filmmakers of color. Sign up HERE ➡️ bit.ly/mezcla-email... #FilmSky
Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! We're proud to celebrate Hispanic/Latine filmmakers and artists in the Mezcla community and beyond and their stories. ✨
Check out events & opportunities that center Hispanic/Latine storytellers in our September newsletter: bit.ly/mezcla-sept2... 🔗 #FilmSky #Chicago
Check out events & opportunities that center Hispanic/Latine storytellers in our September newsletter: bit.ly/mezcla-sept2... 🔗 #FilmSky #Chicago
September 15, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! We're proud to celebrate Hispanic/Latine filmmakers and artists in the Mezcla community and beyond and their stories. ✨
Check out events & opportunities that center Hispanic/Latine storytellers in our September newsletter: bit.ly/mezcla-sept2... 🔗 #FilmSky #Chicago
Check out events & opportunities that center Hispanic/Latine storytellers in our September newsletter: bit.ly/mezcla-sept2... 🔗 #FilmSky #Chicago
Looking to hire talent within the Mezcla community for your next project? 🎬 Through our Employer Job Posting Program, we send notices of jobs via our private community portal to our members. We also provide employers w/ Mezcla’s Crew Database for custom searches: bit.ly/4pmCRrr 🔗
#FilmSky #Chicago
#FilmSky #Chicago
September 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Looking to hire talent within the Mezcla community for your next project? 🎬 Through our Employer Job Posting Program, we send notices of jobs via our private community portal to our members. We also provide employers w/ Mezcla’s Crew Database for custom searches: bit.ly/4pmCRrr 🔗
#FilmSky #Chicago
#FilmSky #Chicago
SAVE THE DATE 📆 Join KOSINIMA, Cinema Femme, and Kinowerks on 9/10 in Chicago for "Been Here," an evening that celebrates the artistry of Black women directors who’ve been funded by KOSINIMA’s Short Film Grant and highlights local Black-owned businesses. (🧵 1/2) #PromoSky #FilmSky #BlackFilm
September 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
SAVE THE DATE 📆 Join KOSINIMA, Cinema Femme, and Kinowerks on 9/10 in Chicago for "Been Here," an evening that celebrates the artistry of Black women directors who’ve been funded by KOSINIMA’s Short Film Grant and highlights local Black-owned businesses. (🧵 1/2) #PromoSky #FilmSky #BlackFilm
SPOTLIGHT: We're excited to uplift Mezcla member Morgan Middleton & the short film she produced, "Erlkönig." In a powerful exploration of racial & health disparities, classical music takes center stage when a father & son confront the ominous figure of Der Erlkönig, the whisperer of death. #FilmSky
September 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
SPOTLIGHT: We're excited to uplift Mezcla member Morgan Middleton & the short film she produced, "Erlkönig." In a powerful exploration of racial & health disparities, classical music takes center stage when a father & son confront the ominous figure of Der Erlkönig, the whisperer of death. #FilmSky
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We had a wonderful feedback screening last week! We're walking away with a strong direction and ready to complete the edit by the end of 2025.
Thanks to @mezclamedia.bsky.social and OTV for having us in your space, and thank you to everyone pictured and not that's shared feedback so far!
Thanks to @mezclamedia.bsky.social and OTV for having us in your space, and thank you to everyone pictured and not that's shared feedback so far!
September 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We had a wonderful feedback screening last week! We're walking away with a strong direction and ready to complete the edit by the end of 2025.
Thanks to @mezclamedia.bsky.social and OTV for having us in your space, and thank you to everyone pictured and not that's shared feedback so far!
Thanks to @mezclamedia.bsky.social and OTV for having us in your space, and thank you to everyone pictured and not that's shared feedback so far!
WATCH 📽️ #ICYMI, Midwest Film Festival & Mezcla teamed up for our "Her Hustle, Our Help" resource drive to create 150 care packages for single mothers in #Chicago. Thank you so much to all who donated funds or items for these care packages and to everyone who helped us assemble them! #GivingBack
August 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
WATCH 📽️ #ICYMI, Midwest Film Festival & Mezcla teamed up for our "Her Hustle, Our Help" resource drive to create 150 care packages for single mothers in #Chicago. Thank you so much to all who donated funds or items for these care packages and to everyone who helped us assemble them! #GivingBack
SPOTLIGHT 🗣️ We were proud to support Mezcla member Sharyon Culberson's travel to Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, where she screened DAUGHTERS, a love letter to Black women & girls exploring generational healing and the quiet power of presence. ✨ #MVAAFF2025 #ChicagoFilm #Filmsky
August 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
SPOTLIGHT 🗣️ We were proud to support Mezcla member Sharyon Culberson's travel to Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, where she screened DAUGHTERS, a love letter to Black women & girls exploring generational healing and the quiet power of presence. ✨ #MVAAFF2025 #ChicagoFilm #Filmsky
That's a wrap! 🎉 #ICYMI, the Midwest Film Festival and Mezcla closed out our "Her Hustle, Our Help" resource drive with a Packing Party to fill care packages for single mothers at the Maria Shelter in #Chicago, IL. (🧵 1/2)
#GivingBack #Filmsky
#GivingBack #Filmsky
August 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM
That's a wrap! 🎉 #ICYMI, the Midwest Film Festival and Mezcla closed out our "Her Hustle, Our Help" resource drive with a Packing Party to fill care packages for single mothers at the Maria Shelter in #Chicago, IL. (🧵 1/2)
#GivingBack #Filmsky
#GivingBack #Filmsky
#ICYMI: The Mezcla team took on the BlackStar Film Festival this month in #Philly! We were honored to be a partner again at the festival and had an incredible time building connections, watching genre-defying films from BIPOC filmmakers & being in community with fellow artists. ✨🎬 #FilmSky
August 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
#ApplyNow: Applications for Mezcla's Shades of Chicago Screening Cohort Program are open! Shades of Chicago is a curated program showcasing short films by filmmakers from the #Chicagoland area. Deadline: AUG. 8, 2025.
To apply/learn more, visit bit.ly/shadesofchic... 🔗
#FilmSky #Opportunity
To apply/learn more, visit bit.ly/shadesofchic... 🔗
#FilmSky #Opportunity
August 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
#ApplyNow: Applications for Mezcla's Shades of Chicago Screening Cohort Program are open! Shades of Chicago is a curated program showcasing short films by filmmakers from the #Chicagoland area. Deadline: AUG. 8, 2025.
To apply/learn more, visit bit.ly/shadesofchic... 🔗
#FilmSky #Opportunity
To apply/learn more, visit bit.ly/shadesofchic... 🔗
#FilmSky #Opportunity
SAVE THE DATE: Join Midwest Film Festival and Mezcla on Aug. 16 to close out our "Her Hustle, Our Help" drive and help us prepare care packages for single mothers in #Chicago! Give back and build community with us to make a big impact 🫶 Register at bit.ly/packingparty2025
#FilmSky #GivingBack
#FilmSky #GivingBack
July 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
SAVE THE DATE: Join Midwest Film Festival and Mezcla on Aug. 16 to close out our "Her Hustle, Our Help" drive and help us prepare care packages for single mothers in #Chicago! Give back and build community with us to make a big impact 🫶 Register at bit.ly/packingparty2025
#FilmSky #GivingBack
#FilmSky #GivingBack
Join us at the Cinema Femme Film Festival this Sunday, July 20 at 1:30 PM for a lively conversation Mezcla filmmakers Sharyon Culberson & Erika Valenciana as they pull back the curtain on the early stages of story development. RSVP at cinemafemme.eventive.org, or walk up day-of! #Chicago #FilmSky
July 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Join us at the Cinema Femme Film Festival this Sunday, July 20 at 1:30 PM for a lively conversation Mezcla filmmakers Sharyon Culberson & Erika Valenciana as they pull back the curtain on the early stages of story development. RSVP at cinemafemme.eventive.org, or walk up day-of! #Chicago #FilmSky
We're excited to be a partner again at BlackStar Film Fest (July 31-Aug. 3)! The Mezcla Leadership Circle will be attending in-person in #Philly. If you'll be at #BSFF25, let us know at hello@mezclamediacollective.org: We'd love to connect! Buy your pass at blackstarfest.org 🎟️ ✨ #FilmSky #BlackFilm
July 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We're excited to be a partner again at BlackStar Film Fest (July 31-Aug. 3)! The Mezcla Leadership Circle will be attending in-person in #Philly. If you'll be at #BSFF25, let us know at hello@mezclamediacollective.org: We'd love to connect! Buy your pass at blackstarfest.org 🎟️ ✨ #FilmSky #BlackFilm
Mezcla member Sharyon Culberson's short film "Daughters" was selected to screen at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival and the Diversity in Cannes Virtual Showcase! Her team is fundraising to help cover travel, festival fees & impact screenings ➡️ bit.ly/3GC9TCn #FilmSky #BlackFilm
July 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Mezcla member Sharyon Culberson's short film "Daughters" was selected to screen at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival and the Diversity in Cannes Virtual Showcase! Her team is fundraising to help cover travel, festival fees & impact screenings ➡️ bit.ly/3GC9TCn #FilmSky #BlackFilm
ICYMI ✨ The spirit of community and solidarity was palpable at Mezcla's "Setting Our Own Table." We had an intimate chat with filmmaker #LillyWachowski, broke bread with the #Chicago #film community, screened member films & raised a total of $17,000 to support Mezcla programming! #FilmSky #Nonprofit
June 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
ICYMI ✨ The spirit of community and solidarity was palpable at Mezcla's "Setting Our Own Table." We had an intimate chat with filmmaker #LillyWachowski, broke bread with the #Chicago #film community, screened member films & raised a total of $17,000 to support Mezcla programming! #FilmSky #Nonprofit
Have you signed up for Mezcla Media Collective's mailing list yet? 💻 Opt in to stay up-to-date on the latest Mezcla news, programs, resources, member updates, and opportunities in film/media for women and nonbinary filmmakers of color. Sign up HERE ➡️ bit.ly/mezcla-email... #FilmSky
June 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Have you signed up for Mezcla Media Collective's mailing list yet? 💻 Opt in to stay up-to-date on the latest Mezcla news, programs, resources, member updates, and opportunities in film/media for women and nonbinary filmmakers of color. Sign up HERE ➡️ bit.ly/mezcla-email... #FilmSky
Mezcla members Erika Valenciana & Anu Rana have launched a #Kickstarter campaign for their film BREWER, a short poetic documentary they've been cooking up that juxaposes the craft beer brewing process with the voices of female & non-binary brewers 🍺 ➡️ bit.ly/4jUioXQ #PromoSky #FilmSky
Brewer: A Short Poetic Documentary
Through juxtaposing poetic visuals of the beer brewing process with reflections, "Brewer" confronts biases.
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June 10, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Mezcla members Erika Valenciana & Anu Rana have launched a #Kickstarter campaign for their film BREWER, a short poetic documentary they've been cooking up that juxaposes the craft beer brewing process with the voices of female & non-binary brewers 🍺 ➡️ bit.ly/4jUioXQ #PromoSky #FilmSky
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Deadline coming up on Mon, 6/9! Spend your weekend getting in your #FastTrack apps. 🎬🏃
Spend 4 days connecting with top execs, financiers, agents, distributors and more!
🧑🔬 Don't forget! One participant will be awarded $20K Sloan Grant!
Learn more + apply today: bit.ly/FiFastTrack25
Spend 4 days connecting with top execs, financiers, agents, distributors and more!
🧑🔬 Don't forget! One participant will be awarded $20K Sloan Grant!
Learn more + apply today: bit.ly/FiFastTrack25
June 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Deadline coming up on Mon, 6/9! Spend your weekend getting in your #FastTrack apps. 🎬🏃
Spend 4 days connecting with top execs, financiers, agents, distributors and more!
🧑🔬 Don't forget! One participant will be awarded $20K Sloan Grant!
Learn more + apply today: bit.ly/FiFastTrack25
Spend 4 days connecting with top execs, financiers, agents, distributors and more!
🧑🔬 Don't forget! One participant will be awarded $20K Sloan Grant!
Learn more + apply today: bit.ly/FiFastTrack25
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🚨 DEADLINE REMINDER 🚨
Only TWO MONTHS remain to submit your manuscript for consideration in our partnership with onyxcollective.bsky.social!
Only TWO MONTHS remain to submit your manuscript for consideration in our partnership with onyxcollective.bsky.social!
June 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
🚨 DEADLINE REMINDER 🚨
Only TWO MONTHS remain to submit your manuscript for consideration in our partnership with onyxcollective.bsky.social!
Only TWO MONTHS remain to submit your manuscript for consideration in our partnership with onyxcollective.bsky.social!
We're so excited for Ki Change, a celebration of intersectional artistry through the impact of #queer music videos ✨
Presented by: OTV, Mezcla, and Mainstage Chicago
📆 Date & Time: June 12th 6pm - 9pm
RSVP Link: bit.ly/kichange
#FilmSky #Chicago
Presented by: OTV, Mezcla, and Mainstage Chicago
📆 Date & Time: June 12th 6pm - 9pm
RSVP Link: bit.ly/kichange
#FilmSky #Chicago
June 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
We're so excited for Ki Change, a celebration of intersectional artistry through the impact of #queer music videos ✨
Presented by: OTV, Mezcla, and Mainstage Chicago
📆 Date & Time: June 12th 6pm - 9pm
RSVP Link: bit.ly/kichange
#FilmSky #Chicago
Presented by: OTV, Mezcla, and Mainstage Chicago
📆 Date & Time: June 12th 6pm - 9pm
RSVP Link: bit.ly/kichange
#FilmSky #Chicago
REMINDER: Join Mezcla this Thursday, 6/5 for "Setting Our Own Table," an unforgettable night with filmmaker Lilly Wachowski as our fireside chat/keynote speaker & McKenzie Chinn as our fireside chat facilitator. Buy your ticket HERE ➡️ givebutter.com/c/ljXD82 #Chicago #ChicagoEvents #FilmSky
Mezcla Media Collective Presents: Setting Our Own Table
By Mezcla Media Collective
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June 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
REMINDER: Join Mezcla this Thursday, 6/5 for "Setting Our Own Table," an unforgettable night with filmmaker Lilly Wachowski as our fireside chat/keynote speaker & McKenzie Chinn as our fireside chat facilitator. Buy your ticket HERE ➡️ givebutter.com/c/ljXD82 #Chicago #ChicagoEvents #FilmSky
We loved exploring creative flow with #Chicago filmmaker Sarah Oberholtzer at last week's "Tapping Into Creative Flow," a Mezcla community workshop. Thank you to Sarah for fostering an insightful & inspiring community space for creatives. ✨ Become a Mezcla member: bit.ly/mezcla-membe... #FilmSky
May 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
We loved exploring creative flow with #Chicago filmmaker Sarah Oberholtzer at last week's "Tapping Into Creative Flow," a Mezcla community workshop. Thank you to Sarah for fostering an insightful & inspiring community space for creatives. ✨ Become a Mezcla member: bit.ly/mezcla-membe... #FilmSky
OTV, Mezcla & Mainstage Chicago are twirling their way into pride season with a happy hour of music, visuals, and community for Ki Change, a celebration of intersectional artistry through the impact of #queer music videos, on June 12 🔗 Submit your work HERE: bit.ly/kichangesubmit #Chicago #FilmSky
May 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
OTV, Mezcla & Mainstage Chicago are twirling their way into pride season with a happy hour of music, visuals, and community for Ki Change, a celebration of intersectional artistry through the impact of #queer music videos, on June 12 🔗 Submit your work HERE: bit.ly/kichangesubmit #Chicago #FilmSky
Join Mezcla on June 5 for an intimate, unforgettable night celebrating film, folx, and food, featuring esteemed #film & community champion #LillyWachowski, who will engage in a conversation with McKenzie Chinn, acclaimed writer/actor/filmmaker. RSVP here ➡️ givebutter.com/ljXD82 #FilmSky #Chicago
May 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Join Mezcla on June 5 for an intimate, unforgettable night celebrating film, folx, and food, featuring esteemed #film & community champion #LillyWachowski, who will engage in a conversation with McKenzie Chinn, acclaimed writer/actor/filmmaker. RSVP here ➡️ givebutter.com/ljXD82 #FilmSky #Chicago
