Blake Rice

Born: 1989-11-16

Birthplace: Voorhees, New Jersey, USA

Biography

Blake Winston Rice is a writer-director from New Jersey and a graduate of Rowan University. 

His breakout short, Tea (2024), a 1990s dramedy starring Michael Gandolfini and executive produced by Patty Jenkins, premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. The film went on to screen at 13 Oscar-qualifying festivals, earning awards at RiverRun, Charlotte, HollyShorts, Bushwick, Yellowstone, and Micheaux. Tea is now a Vimeo Staff Pick and streaming on Kanopy. 

Blake is represented by Kaplan Perrone.  His most recent short DISC, premiered at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival. He is currently in advanced development on his debut feature, The Empty Lot (Wild Atlantic Pictures) alongside his follow-up feature film, Valves.

Known For

Prime
Sole
DISC
The Greatest
The Empty Lot
Tea
The Legendary Rick Perry and the Art of Dimension 20
The Creeper's Curse
Steps
Ticks

Top Movie Credits

Prime Producer
Sole Producer
DISC Executive Producer
The Greatest Frankie
The Empty Lot Director
Tea Executive Producer
The Legendary Rick Perry and the Art of Dimension 20 Production Assistant
The Creeper's Curse Director
Steps Screenplay
Ticks Lewis