Pure Joy & Excitement:
The Journey to Purple Mountain Begins!
Dear Friends,
We are thrilled to share some incredible news! The countdown has begun for our long-awaited trip to the Purple Mountain Artist Residency (PMAR) in South Africa. After nearly a decade of virtual collaboration, 75 SHOTS' members will finally meet in person!!! This project is self-funded as we await responses from potential funders, and we are grateful for all the love and support that continues to pour in to make this dream a reality.
Fundraising Update: I Had a Dream – Queer African Artists Unite
We have released a brand-new fundraising video on our GoFundMe page to support our work. You can hear and meet the filmmakers who will be coming together at our safe haven, PMAR. Our goal is to pay a small stipend to every artist involved, ensuring that their dedication and talent are valued. Your contributions go directly to supporting queer African filmmakers, authors, musicians, and actors as we come together to create something truly groundbreaking. The first queer Pan-African anthology film made by filmmakers originally from oppressive regimes shot in Africa.
Packing with Purpose: Donations Needed!
As we gear up for this adventure, we are collecting old laptops, tablets, and phones to bring to our collaborators. Our friend, Wanda vanderStoop @Vtape, has generously offered to have people drop off their devices at their location, 401 Richmond St.W, suite 452 in Toronto and contact 75shotsmovie@gmail.com from drop offs in Montreal. The generosity of family and friends has been overwhelming—thank you to everyone who has already volunteered their time, energy, and resources.
Purple Mountain: A Meeting of Beautiful Minds
We have secured a beautiful house where our team will be housed and where much of the filming will take place. The residency will be an inspiring hub for creativity, featuring international speakers from Africa, Canada and Colombia—writers, healers, activists, musicians, and filmmakers who will meet with us throughout our stay. Among them is Unoma Azuah, a trailblazing author and advocate whose work you can explore and buy at Agenda Coop, a trans-feminist bookstore in Montreal, or you can catch her on the airwaves on QueerCorps on CKUT discussing our upcoming collaboration, which be featured on March 3rd,2025 @ 6pm and can be found in the archives afterwards.
Behind the Scenes: A Documentary in the Making
We are beyond excited that local documentarian Sandiswa Tsefu will be joining our team to film a behind-the-scenes documentary of our journey. Sandiswa’s engaging work can be seen in the Cinema Feast Collection—a must-watch for those who appreciate bold community work.
Casting & Collaborations
Our recent casting call for our Cape Town production has already brought incredible candidates, and we can't wait to meet them in person! The energy is building as we prepare to bring our vision to life.
75 SHOTS in the Press
A full French-language article on 75 SHOTS has been published in Fugues. It captures the essence of what we do and the impact we strive to make.
Thank You to Our Supporters
Thank you for your ongoing support! Your generosity has already helped one of our filmmakers book their ticket to South Africa! This moment is one of pure joy, deep gratitude, and boundless excitement. Thank you for being part of this journey. Your support fuels our work, our art, and our collective resistance. Together, we are uplifting the spirit of our community. Our members in-need still need your support . Check out our members' campaigns
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With immense gratitude,
One love,
75 SHOTS Pocket Cinema Family
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