Annual Retreat

The annual retreat is a yearly two-day production intensive for up to 16 Mezcla members. The annual retreat is designed to provide Mezcla members the opportunity to be in community and immerse themselves in a specific skill set, and features a high-profile keynote speaker. In the past, Mezcla has had retreats relating to documentary cinematography and screenwriting, with keynotes Lyric Cabral and Jessica King. The topic of the retreat varies from year to year.

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Quarterly Workshops

Quarterly Workshops

Each quarter, Mezcla hosts workshops that provide a deep dive into a timely topic surrounding the film industry. These workshops are facilitated by individuals who are experienced in the topic and are local to Chicago. Topics range based on member needs.

Industry Circles

These monthly meet-ups provide an engagement opportunity for members to casually connect, provide feedback on each other's projects, and network. The meet-ups switch between in-person and virtual engagements. Most in-person meetups are happy hours hosted at restaurants around the city and are led by volunteers within the Mezcla community.

Industry Circle
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Gear Access Program

Through our Gear Access Program (GAP), we aim to increase accessibility to professional-level equipment and technical resources in our community, especially for BIPOC creatives that often lack these resources. Through hands-on experience and continuing education, Mezcla removes barriers to technical knowledge.

Annual Retreat
Quarterly Workshops
Industry Circles
Gear Access Program
The annual retreat is a yearly two-day production intensive for up to 16 Mezcla members. The annual retreat is designed to provide Mezcla members to be in community and immerse themselves in a specific skill set, and features a high-profile keynote speaker. In the past, Mezcla has had retreats relating to documentary cinematography and screenwriting, with keynotes Lyric Cabral and Jessica King. The topic of the retreat varies from year to year.
Each quarter, Mezcla hosts workshops that provide a deep dive into a timely topic surrounding the film industry. These workshops are facilitated by individuals who are experienced in the topic and are local to Chicago. Topics range based on member needs.
The monthly meet-ups provide a monthly engagement opportunity for members to casually meet up, provide feedback on each other's projects, and network. These switch back-and-forth between both in-person and virtual. Most in-person meetups are happy hours hosted at restaurants around the city. These meet-ups are led by volunteers within the Mezcla community.
Through our Gear Access Program (GAP), we aim to increase accessibility to professional-level equipment and technical resources in our community, especially for BIPOC creatives that often lack these resources. Through hands-on experience and continuing education, Mezcla removes barriers to technical knowledge.

Our Events

We are a tight-knit community, so there are always opportunities around town to get together. Join us at any of our many Mezcla events.

Cultivating Community: A Mezcla, Black Alphabet, and Reservoir Social

Build community with Mezcla Media Collective, Black Alphabet, and the Reservoir Collective at our joint social.Join Mezcla Media Collective, Black Alphabet, and the Reservoir Collective food, drinks, and conversation, and networking at our joint social at Nobody's Darling.
Date:
May 25, 2023
Time:
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Address:
Nobody's Darling 1744 West Balmoral Avenue,Chicago, IL 60640
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Mezcla's Producer Industry Circle

Join us to discuss all things Producer!Mezcla's March Producer Industry Circle facilitated by our Director of Operations, Kenyetta! Bring your currents projects, questions, budgets, and workshop and network with your fellow producers of Mezcla Media Collective! Are you new to producing? Come to the meeting and ask questions!
Date:
March 27, 2023
Time:
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Address:
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Mezcla's March Writer's Accountability & Industry Circle

Mezcla's March Writer's Accountability & Industry Circle in person!Join us to talk all things writing, report how you've progressed since our January meeting and meet other screenwriters in the industry!
Date:
March 29, 2023
Time:
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Address:
115 S Pulaski Rd 115 South Pulaski Road,Chicago, IL 60624
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Mezcla's Power Hour Social & Networking Event

Join us for the first social and networking event of the year and reconnect with fellow Mezcla Members!Join us for this free event at Logan Square Branch Meeting Room! Come with ideas, projects, and networking in mind for this community event! Get in the same room with all the creative minds in our community. Can't wait to see you there!
Date:
February 18, 2023
Time:
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Address:
3030 W Fullerton Ave 3030 West Fullerton Avenue,Chicago, IL 60647
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Mezcla's Writers Accountability Meet-Up & Industry Circle

Connect with other Writers from Mezcla Media CollectiveConnect with other writers, discuss goals, ideas, projects, get feedback, and resources
Date:
February 22, 2023
Time:
7:00PM - 8:00PM
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Mezcla Office Hours w/ Regina

Connect with our Director of Community to chat resources and all things Mezcla!Meet with Regina for any questions regarding our new website, resources, upcoming programming, or asks! She will connect you with any Mezcla resources we can provide
Date:
February 15, 2023
Time:
12:00PM - 1:00PM
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Mezcla's Producers Industry Circle

First Producer Industry Circle of 2023! Discuss all things producing with our producer community. Bring your projects and talk about your experiences, challenges, and learn from each other. If you are new to producing, definitely come and chat!
Date:
February 27, 2023
Time:
6:00PM - 7:00PM
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