Meet the Founder: Karin Hazé

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Public Speaker & Radical Advocate for Queer Cinema Founder of 75 SHOTS Pocket Cinema, Karin Hazé is a fearless public speaker, filmmaker, and curator whose activism is rooted in participatory filmmaking and artistic resistance. She doesn’t just spotlight queer cinema in oppressive regimes—she actively collaborates with these communities, equipping them with tools for independence, amplifying silenced voices, and forging spaces where underground art becomes a force for liberation. Her work dismantles colonial frameworks, democratizes storytelling, and unites marginalized queer populations through films that defy both societal and industry norms. Her extensive experience spans global civic society forums, academia, and the international film circuit. She has spoken at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), the World Social Forum, and Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal (RIDM). She has also been a guest lecturer at McGill University’s Gender Studies program and has curated and directed several international film festivals. With media appearances on radio, television, and podcasts, as well as a history of hosting and moderating events, Karin brings a commanding presence to conversations on censorship, artistic resistance, and decolonizing cinema. Available for keynotes, panels, and workshops, she offers a rare and urgent perspective on art films created in the shadows—works that transcend borders, empower communities, and reshape the landscape of queer storytelling worldwide.