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WHAT WE OFFER

Mezcla leadership curates free and low-cost programs with direct input from community members. Our programs and events range from intimate, in-person gatherings in Chicago to workshop intensives and community showcases. While open to all, our programs and events speak directly to the intersectional experiences of our filmmakers.

Annual Showcase

Members showcase their work in a Q&A session to learn the behind-the-scenes processes of making their films

Quarterly Workshop
Workshop intensives that range from cinematography to film fundraising

Community Social
Casual meetups for filmmakers in our community to network, socialize, and connect with each other

Industry Circle
Meetups that empower members to skill-share and bring their expertise to those who want to deepen their skills

Gear Access Program
Increases accessibility to professional-level equipment and technical resources in our community

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Workshop facilitator presenting to a group of filmmakers seated in a community space.

Join the Mezcla community 

Our paid memberships allows for tailored access to curated opportunities, special discounts on film services and programming with our partners and so much more.

Mezcla believes that community should be accessible to everyone. Our free Mezcla Insider membership ensures that filmmakers, allies, and supporters can remain rooted in our network, build vital professional relationships, and participate in our ecosystem. Join our LISTSERV and sign up for the newsletter to stay connected.

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Artist

For filmmakers of color who identify as woman or non-binary

$50/YR

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Student

For undergrads, grad students, or those who graduated college within the last year

$25/YR

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Mezcla Insider

For filmmakers wanting to engage with our community and attend select events

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Benefits

Member-only community platform - Network with other Mezcla members, find crew, market your projects

Reserving office space for co-working, and small gatherings and events

Eligibility for professional development funding, microgrants and sponsorship support for individual projects

Exclusive member-only opportunities with Mezcla partners and collaborators

Mezcla's annual Yearbooks highlight and celebrate the achievements of our members and community. Click on the images to explore our yearbooks and share in the memories of what we accomplished so far.

Poster for Mezcla Media Collective 2025 with large red text reading "YEARBOOK" on a pink background, framed by a red border.
Poster for Mezcla Media Collective 2025 with large red text reading "YEARBOOK" on a pink background, framed by a red border.

Yearbooks

Cover of a yearbook titled "Mezcla Media Collective 2026 Yearbook" featuring a collage of diverse smiling people, with decorative doodles of a crown, film reel, clapperboard, and stars on a yellow background with white speckles.
Cover of a yearbook titled "Mezcla Media Collective 2026 Yearbook" featuring a collage of diverse smiling people, with decorative doodles of a crown, film reel, clapperboard, and stars on a yellow background with white speckles.
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SEE OUR IMPACT