Blended City

01/12/2026

🚨 Late Deadline Approaching 🚨
The Universal Lens Film Festival late deadline is almost here. Submit your film now for a chance to be part of a festival that champions bold, inclusive, and original storytelling. Final call, don’t miss it.

11/11/2025

Say hello to last month featured artist Redd Vlvt! 👋🏼Chicagoland recording artist who considers herself to be abstract in her approach. Her ability to capture the audiences ear with her numerous flows and catchy hooks will leave you wanting and waiting for more.

10/17/2025

Congratulations to  our October Fee Reimbursement Lottery winner! We’re proud to support artists like Irene by reimbursing fees for opportunities like film festivals, grants, and competitions. 💸

Blended City knows submission fees can add up! That’s why we’re giving back by picking one artist each month to reimburse up to $65 for a fee they’ve already paid. This includes fees for film festivals, writing competitions, artist grants, and more. We’ll choose one recipient at random every month! Sign up at the link in our bio!

       

10/17/2025

We’re proud to highlight that Heels, a 30-minute short film by Kevin Joel Rosa, is having a special theatrical run at The Tank this month. 🎬

✨Kevin ( )recently workshopped the script for the feature-length version of Heels in Blended City’s Reading Table series. The film also stars Richard Perez, Jr. ( ) a past Blended City featured artist and performer at our 2025 Glitter Ball.😍

Dates:
Sat, Oct 18 @ 3 PM
Sun, Oct 19 @ 3 PM & 7 PM (Q&A to follow)
Mon, Oct 20 @ 7 PM
Tue, Oct 21 @ 7 PM

Synopsis: Frankie a young Puerto Rican man living in Brooklyn, prepares for his first-ever performance as a Drag Queen with the help of his supportive mother but they must keep it a secret from his conservative, disapproving father. Through a daring night of celebration, courage, and heartbreak, Frankie learns the meaning of home and the sacrifices it takes to chase your wildest dreams.

🎟 Use code BLENDED15 for 15% off tickets at checkout!

09/30/2025

Say hello to September’s Featured Artist Mekhai Lee! 👋
Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, Mekhai is a Proud graduate of the Drama program at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where he performed in/directed many productions including The Brothers Size and Angels in America. Before graduating in 2018, Mekhai joined the First National Touring Production of the acclaimed The Color Purple Revival featuring Cynthia Erivo (as Grady/Harpo u/s) and subsequently moved to New York City, having since performed in multiple professional productions. During the 2020 pandemic, Mekhai as a first time film director co-created, wrote & directed an original web-series entitled For the Boys to much acclaim. He is a member of the Half-Initiative Director Program and is the 2022 Director’s Fellow on HBO’s Succession. Mekhai also wrote and directed an original short film called “Them That’s Not” which premiered at Newfest Film Festival ‘25 as part of Concord Originals and Newfest’s Sound and Scene Program, and has since screened at numerous Film Festivals including Chicago International Film Festival and Big Bear International Film Festival. He is also one of six directing recipients of the NAACP 2025 Cinematic Shorts Competition, which took place at the 2025 NAACP National Convention. Mekhai participated as Director of new play “NHeaven” by up and coming playwright Keyon Monte. As a director, Mekhai’s shooting style reflects some of his inspirations, including but not limited to Spike Lee, Hiro Murai, Barry Jenkins and Pedro Almodóvar. Mekhai’s purpose as an artist is to highlight the stories too often omitted in mainstream media. He is repped by Gersh Agency and Insight Management. Using his unique voice and personal experience, Mekhai is moved to tell stories that show the depth of humanity, and how our connection to the people around us help us further connect to ourselves. Mekhai is passionate about directing in both the film and theatrical mediums.

09/30/2025

Congratulations to .nack our September Fee Reimbursement Lottery winner! We’re proud to support artists like Nikhil by reimbursing fees for opportunities like film festivals, grants, and competitions. 💸

Blended City knows submission fees can add up! That’s why we’re giving back by picking one artist each month to reimburse up to $65 for a fee they’ve already paid. This includes fees for film festivals, writing competitions, artist grants, and more. We’ll choose one recipient at random every month! Sign up at the link in our bio!

       

08/31/2025

Say hello to our Featured Artist for August Cameron Esther! 👋🏼 Taking inspiration from artists like Fiona Apple, Alanis Morissette, The Mountain Goats and Maggie Rogers, Cameron hopes to share songs that can both excite and comfort you. Before (and now alongside) music, they were a writer, producer and drag queen. These art forms inform each other. This whole thing is new. They hope you like it.

08/14/2025

🎉 Our winning ticket numbers for the Summer Fundraiser Raffle are in! All winners have been contacted using the info provided on their ticket, please respond promptly to arrange gift pick-up.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who purchased a ticket and supported our mission. Your generosity helps us keep creating and uplifting our community! 💛

➡️Follow and stay tuned for future raffles!

08/08/2025

The Reading Table: A Virtual Script Reading Experience! 📖 Join us for a night where new stories come to life!
Blended City’s free, virtual table read is your chance to witness fresh scripts in development, connect with writers, and dive into the creative process.

📖This Month’s Featured Script: ‘Wilt’
✍🏼Written by: Baylee Shlitchman

Why Join?
🎭Live Script Reading - Watch talented actors bring new stories to life.
👥Engage with the Writer - Join the conversation & provide feedback.
✨Be Part of the Creative Journey - Your presence helps shape the work-in-progress!

🗓️When? August 13th, 2025 @ 8PM EST
📍Where? Zoom

Reserve your virtual seat & experience the magic of storytelling!

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08/06/2025

This month’s Reading Table will feature writer, Baylee Shlichtman, and her stage play, ‘Wilt’. Join us on August 13th at 8 PM for an incredible journey of storytelling. We can’t wait to share Baylee’s work with you!

✨ Meet the writer:
Baylee Shlichtman writes weird and magical plays about navigating relationships and autonomy. She has had her work produced or developed with AlterTheatre Ensemble, Breath of Fire Latina Theatre Ensemble, Curtis Theatre, Ensemble Studio Theatre/ LA, The Larking House, Long Beach Shakespeare Company, New Relic Theatre, Playground-LA, Secondary Location Productions, South Texas College Latinx New Play Festival, UC Irvine, Urbanite Theatre, The Vagrancy Theatre, The Wayward Artist, and The Workshop Theatre among others. 

07/31/2025

Say hello to July’s featured artist! 👋🏼
Vik Lizardo, also known as Vik in the Mix, is a versatile professional currently based in Baltimore, MD. She is a live sound audio engineer, podcaster, DJ, and creative designer with a rich background in the creative industry. In 2019, Vik founded Lizard Vision Production, a creative company that has enabled her to build a network of artists and entrepreneurs, collaborating on various artistic projects. Her career has expanded over the years, and she has worked with notable organizations such as The Baltimore Orioles, Redbull, Artscape, the Baltimore Filmmakers Collective, Yelp, and many others.
Vik’s latest endeavor is the online launch of her self-titled podcast, Vik in the Mix. The podcast highlights the stories of artists, entrepreneurs, and other creative individuals, offering insights into their journeys and inspirations. To connect with Vik or explore collaboration opportunities, you can follow her on social media at or reach out via email at [email protected].

07/28/2025