Blake Rice(I)
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Blake Winston Rice is an award-winning film director and screenwriter. A New Jersey native and a graduate of Rowan University, Blake began his career in front of the camera as an actor and comedian before transitioning to narrative directing in 2018.
Blake's career flourished with the critically acclaimed drama Steps, an Official Selection at the Sidewalk Film Festival and winner of the Special Grand Jury Award at the DeadCenter Film Festival in 2022. He also completed the single-shot dramatic thriller Sawdust in 2023, now available on Omeleto.
In 2024, Blake premiered his breakout film, the 1990's dramedy Tea (starring Michael Gandolfini), in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Tea has been selected into 13 Oscar-Qaulifying film festivals, winning awards at Charlotte, Hollyshorts, Yellowstone International, Bushwick and Micheaux Film Festivals. The film as has Patty Jenkins serving as an Executive Producer.
Now represented by Kaplan Perrone Management, Blake is currently in post-production on his upcoming film DISC, starring Jim Cummings and Victoria Ratermanis. His debut feature film, The Empty Lot is currently in development.
Blake's career flourished with the critically acclaimed drama Steps, an Official Selection at the Sidewalk Film Festival and winner of the Special Grand Jury Award at the DeadCenter Film Festival in 2022. He also completed the single-shot dramatic thriller Sawdust in 2023, now available on Omeleto.
In 2024, Blake premiered his breakout film, the 1990's dramedy Tea (starring Michael Gandolfini), in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Tea has been selected into 13 Oscar-Qaulifying film festivals, winning awards at Charlotte, Hollyshorts, Yellowstone International, Bushwick and Micheaux Film Festivals. The film as has Patty Jenkins serving as an Executive Producer.
Now represented by Kaplan Perrone Management, Blake is currently in post-production on his upcoming film DISC, starring Jim Cummings and Victoria Ratermanis. His debut feature film, The Empty Lot is currently in development.
