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Sawubona, meaning "I See You" in Zulu is a multi-cultural platform for connection and community engagement through film and multimedia experiences.
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22/04/2024

This Saturday in Venice! Come see Identity Portraits in person. Advanced tickets are required so be sure to get yours soon. Link in bio.

Screening starts at 1pm

The Festival: Join us April 26, 27, 2024, for an unforgettable poetic and cinematic experience in April — Poetry Month USA. Our team brings together the best and brightest to showcase Official Selections from 16 countries. Get ready to immerse yourself in Poetry and Film.

The Film: Seven short portrait films that weave together spoken word and visual form to reflect the identity of individuals from the transgender and nonbinary community. These works transcend the negative stigma that has been the norm with the joy and power that is real and present throughout the community.

Huge congrats to everyone on our team!

15/04/2024

The Northwest Premiere of the Identity Portraits will be live in Seattle this Saturday! The film will be playing in two different locations of the festival.

Please let us know if you plan on attending.

Link to more info and tickets in bio.

Huge congrats to all involved!
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15/04/2024

If you happen to be in Athens, Greece this Friday - both Unborn and the Identity Portraits will be playing as part of the International Video Poetry Festival put on by the Institute for Experimental Arts.

Huge congrats to the teams behind both of these moving films!

Link in bio.
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10/04/2024

Catch Identity Portraits this month in Seattle, Los Angeles and Athens, Greece!

Link to screening information in bio.

www.sawubona.us/identity

Huge congrats to the amazing team in front of and behind the camera! Thank you for creating a space for truth and connection.

05/04/2024

Huge congrats to the poets, models and crew from our Identity Portraits piece! We have been accepted into festivals in the UK, Greece, Seattle and Venice, CA. Most screenings are this month in person.

More details to come!

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23/11/2023

Catch Award-Winning film, Son Rise, Son Shine at Pride Film Fest through November 26th.

This film was such a pleasure to make! From the long interviews with Gerald Garth to the planning of the visuals with Jenny Baumert to working with the amazing cast and crew to the long, long edit sessions with Megan Hayes. We each discovered new parts of ourselves as we dug deep to pull out the truth of each character.

You can watch the film at: https://www.goelevent.com/OpenSpaceArts/e/BestofPrideFilmFest-Shorts

Link in bio.

Available through November 26th.

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SON RISE, SON SHINE, directed by Sasha Marie Speer. Son Rise, Son Shine is a short film about the journey of Gerald, a black gay man, as he interacts with himself and the world from ages 6 to 40. Throughout the film, his 9-year-old self acts as his inner bully, always telling him his way doesn’t meet who he should be as a black man, that he isn’t good enough, and no one loves him. Through his different ages, we see Gerald struggle but eventually finally find peace with who he is and his place in the world.

07/10/2023

“I feel like it was a love letter to himself.”

Another huge congratulations to the team for their work on Son Rise, Son Shine!

We won Best Short Form Short Film at the LGBTQ+ Los Angeles Film Festival.

Catch some of the reviews from the audience at the link in bio.

This film was made with a lot of heart and talent, depicting the real life struggles of its protagonist as he struggles to find his place in the world after not meeting society’s expectations.

More to come…

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Cast:
Vincent Peoples
Kendrick Owen White
Terion Lamarr Collins
Prince Udeh
Darren Brown
Gerald Ray Garth, Jr.
Hiliary Ijieh
Daneé Chesney

Director of Photography: .baumert
Editor:
Sound Editor: Justin Arbabi
1st AD: Katerina Hoyo-Frederickson
Sound: Salahuddin Munir
Sound Assist: Rhonda Hatchett
Grip: Jonathan Modaff

Casting Director: Maggie Kissinger
Location Manager: Steven Pope

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27/09/2023

Huge congratulations to the team for their work on Son Rise, Son Shine!

We won Best Experimental Short Film at the Golden Nugget International Film Festival in London.

This film was made with a lot of heart and talent, depicting the real life struggles of its protagonist as he struggles to find his place in the world after not meeting society’s expectations.

More to come…

Director by:
Written by:
Produced by:

Cast:
Vincent Peoples
Kendrick Owen White
Terion Lamarr Collins
Prince Udeh
Darren Brown
Gerald Ray Garth, Jr.
Hiliary Ijieh
Daneé Chesney

Director of Photography: .baumert
Editor:
1st AD: Katerina Hoyo-Frederickson
Sound: Salahuddin Munir
Sound Assist: Rhonda Hatchett
Grip: Jonathan Modaff

Casting Director: Maggie Kissinger
Location Manager: Steven Pope

BTS 📸

06/09/2023

This October, our film, “Identity Portraits” will be showing as part of Foundation’s

Stay tuned…

BTS pics from the film 📸

31/08/2023

“What did your parents do right?”

Not sure I would have had the wisdom to reflect on this question a few years ago. Time has taught me a different perspective.

Thank you for the interview.

Link to full story: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-sasha-marie-speer/

14/05/2023

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mothers out there, and to those who hold the longing for motherhood in their hearts. 💐❤️

We are thrilled to announce that the premiere of UNBORN is finally here!

Join us as we dive into a world of emotions, celebrating the strength, resilience, and beauty of women.On this special day, we honor the journeys of all women who have faced the challenges of miscarriage, infertility, abortion, and more.

Your stories are powerful, and today we bring them to the forefront.

🔗 Watch at: https://www.sawubona.us/unborn

Link in bio.

Sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in UNBORN.

(Spanish and French translations available through the website as well)

12/05/2023

Today is the day! Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mothers out there, and to those who hold the longing for motherhood in their hearts. 💐❤️We are thrilled to announce that the premiere of UNBORN is finally here! Join us as we dive into a world of emotions, celebrating the strength, resilience, and beauty of women.On this special day, we honor the journeys of all women who have faced the challenges of miscarriage, infertility, abortion, and more. Your stories are powerful, and today we bring them to the forefront.🔗 Click the link in our bio. Sit back, grab some popcorn, and immerse yourself in UNBORN

11/05/2023

🎬 Brace yourself for an unforgettable experience! The long-awaited premiere of "Unborn" is finally here, and tomorrow, May 12th at 12 AM PST, the world will bear witness to the birth of a masterpiece.Prepare to be moved, as "Unborn" takes you on an emotional and thought-provoking journey like no other. ’s visionary storytelling will captivate your heart and soul, leaving an indelible mark on your perspective. This is a film that challenges conventions, pushes boundaries, and invites us to delve into the depths of the human experience. Don't miss your chance to be moved, inspired, and forever touched by the power of "Unborn." 🔗 Click the link in our bio to watch!

10/05/2023

Just 2 days left until the highly anticipated premiere of Unborn! Mark your calendars for May 12th at 12 AM PST as we embark on a captivating journey of longing, resilience, and hope. Get ready to dive into a world where emotions flow and stories unfold. 🔗 Link in our bio!

09/05/2023

Only 3 days left until the highly anticipated premiere of Unborn! 🎬 Mark your calendars for May 12th at 12 AM PST.Spread the word, invite your loved ones, and let's make the premiere of Unborn a moment of reflection, understanding, and shared compassion. ❤️

08/05/2023

🎬 Meet the visionary behind UNBORN, director Sasha Marie Speer. With a heart full of a passion for storytelling, Sasha brings her personal experiences to the screen, creating a moving and authentic portrait of women's longing for motherhood.“This film is inspired by my personal experience of grief as I attempted to get pregnant, only to fall short month after month. Of finding a mass and needing surgery, not knowing if I would be able to conceive – ever. Feeling so vulnerable as I was poked and prodded by doctors and nurses searching for an answer. In finding strength through sharing my story with other women. In coming to a place of peace within myself that the end result will be what it is, and that’s ok. I am not alone.”—

05/05/2023

UNBORN celebrates the diversity of the human experience, and this still from the movie captures that spirit perfectly.🎬 May 12th at 12 AM PSTWriter/Director by of Photography .baumertMusic by by .baumertOn-set coordinator coordinator

04/05/2023

In the journey towards motherhood, women face various challenges - from infertility to loss, from societal expectations to personal struggles. But their love, their longing, remains steadfast. Today, we celebrate the indomitable spirit of women who carry the yearning for motherhood in their hearts. We honor those who have overcome hurdles, those who have held onto hope, and those who continue to inspire others with their strength. 💪❤️

02/05/2023

Experience the power of art, music, and poetry with Unborn, a short film that dives deep into the yearning for motherhood.

Premiering on May 12, 2023, at 12 AM PST, this experimental film directed by features stunning underwater visuals that capture the essence of grief, loss, hope, and connection.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to watch.

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Director of Photography: .baumert
Music by:
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30/03/2023

Congratulations yet again to .baumert and the Unborn team!

We came home with the Best Cinematography award from Diversity in Cannes.

Thank you for everyone for your support with this film!

The film will be open to the public on Mother’s Day. Stay tuned.
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24/03/2023

Tomorrow! Come join us in West Hollywood for a powerful evening full of art, music, food and drink as we participate alongside 100 Faces, 100 Stories, the Collective, on March 24th.

We will be presenting identity portraits: seven short portrait films that weave together spoken word and visual form to reflect the identity of individuals from the transgender and nonbinary community.

RSVP is free.

www.sawubona.us/identity

08/03/2023

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Come join us for a powerful evening full of art, music, food and drink as we participate alongside 100 Faces, 100 Stories, the Collective, on March 24th.

We will be presenting identity portraits: five short portrait films that weave together spoken word and visual form to reflect the identity of individuals from the transgender and nonbinary community.

RSVP is free at: www.sawubona.us/identity

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