The Roslyn Pioneer Movie

A project in Seattle, WA by Chase The Dream Productions
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Bringing Roslyn’s untold Black pioneer story to life. Join us on this historic filmmaking journey.
Backers: 5
Average Daily Pledges: $136
Average Pledge Per Backer: $490

Funding: $2,450 of $5,000
Dates: Oct 25th -> Nov 23rd (30 days)
Project By: Chase The Dream Productions
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Latest News

Why Did Black Families Come to Washington in the 1800s?

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the most important parts of The Roslyn Pioneer Movie is understanding why Black Americans made the journey west in search of new opportunities. We sat down with Stephanie Johnson-Toliver, President of the Black Heritage Society of Washington... (Read More)

We're Casting The Roslyn Pioneers!

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the most exciting parts of bringing this film to life is finding the actors who will portray the people who helped shape Roslyn's history. We're currently in the middle of casting the remaining roles for The Roslyn Pioneers Movie! These... (Read More)

Welcome Ryan Donaldson, Our Archival Producer!

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We're excited to announce that Ryan Donaldson has officially joined The Roslyn Pioneer Movie as our Archival Producer! Ryan is a descendant of Roslyn's Black pioneer Donaldson family and has spent years working in historical preservation, archival... (Read More)

Introducing Our Narrator, Maisha Barnett

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We're excited to announce that Maisha Barnett will be narrating The Roslyn Pioneers! Maisha is a Historic Preservation Support Specialist at 4Culture, and she's also a descendant of Roslyn's Black pioneering Barnett family. We couldn't be more... (Read More)

Meet Devaron Davis, Our Lead Actor!

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We're excited to announce that Devaron Davis will star as Jim Shepperson in The Roslyn Pioneers! Jim Shepperson is at the heart of our film. In 1888, he played a pivotal role in bringing Black coal miners and their families to Roslyn, Washington,... (Read More)

We're Getting Closer to Filming!

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a busy month behind the scenes of The Roslyn Pioneers Movie! We've been hard at work preparing for the final phase of production, bringing the cinematic storyline to life. This is the portion of the film where actors will portray the... (Read More)

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