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PHOTOS FROM STEPHANIE LINUS’ DRY MOVIE PREMIERE

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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.
“This film is an
opportunity to create awareness. It is a privilege to be on the project”- 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

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.
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.
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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