We recently screened our documentary Creative Force to a small audience at the University of Notre Dame. I give my thoughts on not just the reception of our film. But the importance of doing screenings differently from before.
My Thoughts on Screening Creative Force
Some Takeaways on the Conflict in Ukraine and the Reception of Our Film
Mar 07, 2025

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A podcast about identity, storytelling, and building creative work that lasts. Hosted by filmmaker and creative strategist Maris Lidaka, each episode explores the spaces in-between — the in-between of culture, memory, race, and creativity.
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A podcast about identity, storytelling, and building creative work that lasts. Hosted by filmmaker and creative strategist Maris Lidaka, each episode explores the spaces in-between — the in-between of culture, memory, race, and creativity.
This is a slow media studio journal:
• Audio essays
• Behind-the-scenes reflections
• Lessons from filmmaking and storytelling across the world
• Creative systems for staying grounded in a chaotic industry
Whether we’re talking about building an archive, filming in LA, or what it means to be mixed in America — this is a space for stories that outlast trends.
If you care about creativity, culture, or telling better stories — this is for you.
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