Thursday, December 18, 2014

Stephanie Linus' Private Screening of "Dry" is A Great Success

 Prof.April McMahon,Vice Chancellor of Aberystwyth University, Wales speaking on "Dry".

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOLLYWOOD STAR ACTOR AND DIRECTOR, STEPHANIE LINUS’ PRIVATE SCREENING OF HER NEW FILM “DRY” IS PROCLAIMED A SUCCESS

The movie, inspired by stories of child brides, premiered in Aberystwyth, Wales, UK.

LAGOS, NIGERIA (December 2014) —The private screening of Stephanie Linus’ movie “Dry” took place on Saturday 29th November at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Wales, UK where part of the film was shot. With over 150 guests in attendance, movie enthusiasts and critics from the UK and beyond who attended the event had nothing but words of commendation and praise for DRY which received a resounding 10-minute-standing ovation from the entire audience.

 Stephanie Linus and  Dr. Precious Gbeneol (  Senior Special Adviser to the  Nigerian President on MDGs ( Millennium  Development Goals).

Dr. Precious Gbeneol (  Senior Special Adviser to the  Nigerian President on MDGs ( Millennium  Development Goals)., Stephanie Linus and Prof.April McMahon,Vice Chancellor of Aberystwyth University, Wales.

“This film is an opportunity to create an awareness. It is a privilege to be on the project”- Rev. Liz (Benson) Ameye.

Rev. Liz Benson Ameye.

With moving, heart-wrenching scenes accompanied by the serious, and often-controversial social matters addressed, many were moved to tears. The special advisor to the President on Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s) Dr. Precious Gbeneol, who was in attendance, gave an engaging speech on the effect and importance of the film in terms of social good for not only West Africa, but for the continent as a whole. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Aberystwyth Prof. April McMahon gave special acknowledgment of the importance of building bridges and connections with Africa and the world to bring these stories to life.
 "The warm reception at Aberystwyth from the guests at this screening was overwhelming. Listening to people discuss the real issue that the film was based on was truly liberating. This is more than just a film. It is a movement to change the lives of many young women who suffer from VVF”- Director, Producer, Writer Stephanie Linus

 Stephanie Linus and Prof.April McMahon,Vice Chancellor of Aberystwyth University, Wales.
Chinenye Nnebe and Zubaidat Ibrahim Fagge.
Zubaidat Ibrahim Fagge and Famania Buyengum.
 
The film stars: Darwin Shaw as Dr. Alex, the legendary Liz Benson Ameye as the Matron, Bill McNamara as Dr. Brown, and Introducing Zubaidat Ibrahim Fagge as Halima the teenager who had to endure a life not designed for a child: to be married to a man who was more than four times her age. The production of this film was supported by the Office of the SA to the President on MDGs Nigeria, Aberystwyth University Wales, Diamond Woman, Ford Foundation and many more.

 Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland,  Amb.Victor Smith, Stephanie Linus and Chinenye Nnebe.
Mr. and Mrs. Linus Idahosa and associates.
 Rekiyah Atta, Liz Ameye (nee' Benson),Chinenye Nnebe,Chioma Okereke, Famania Buyengum and Zubaidat Ibrahim Fagge.
Rekiyah Atta, Liz Ameye (nee' Benson).

The movie trailer for DRY can be watched through this link- bit.ly/drytrailer. The film will premier in Nigeria and across Africa in the Spring of 2015.

Prof.April McMahon,Vice Chancellor of Aberystwyth University.
 Dr. Precious Gbeneol (  Senior Special Adviser to the  Nigerian President on MDGs ( Millennium  Development Goals).
 Amb.Victor Smith speaking at the event.

 Zubaidat Ibrahim Fagge and Dr. Precious Gbeneol (  Senior Special Adviser to the  Nigerian President on MDGs ( Millennium  Development Goals).

Also starring in the film are Olu Jacobs, Tijjani Faraga, Hauwa Maina, Rahama Hassan, Rekiya Attah, Hakeem Hassan and Afamefuna Klint Igwemba (aka Klint da drunk) and many Art students of Aberystwyth. The production’s creative team includes director of photography, Angel Barroeta, executive producer, Linus Idahosa, co-produced by Jane Lawalata with Akanimo Odon and Murtza Ali Ghaznavi as line producers and Chinedu Omorie as first assistant.

Movie goers can follow the film on the official movie site at www.themoviedry.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/themoviedry or on Twitter with the handle @themovieDry
For more on Stephanie follow her on facebook at www.facebook.com/StephanieOkerekeLinus or on twitter @stephanielinus.


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