A Special Screening of 65_RedRoses at UVIC
Tonight, Cinecenta Theatre at UVIC will be showing 65_RedRoses at 7:15 and 8:45. We’re always excited about screenings, because we love sharing the film with audiences of new fans and long-time friends of Eva alike. But we’re especially happy about this screening, because Eva’s sister Annie and brother Hunter will both be there to introduce the film and talk with the audience about their sister.
Hunter got in touch with us a few months ago about hosting a screening in Victoria, and we are grateful to him and the staff at Cinecenta for helping to make it happen! Eva met her friend and 65_RedRoses co-director Philip Lyall when they lived in residence together at UVIC together and studied in the theatre program, so it’s not an exaggeration to say the film exists because of UVIC. Hosting a screening at her own school is a wonderful privilege.
We are glad to be able to share the film tonight with friends of Eva who knew her as a UVIC student, and those who have heard about the film in recent years and have been waiting patiently for a chance to see it. Nimisha Mukerji, co-director of the film, has said that when people see 65_RedRoses for the first time it’s like they’re getting to meet Eva. And anyone who knew Eva or has seen the film knows that she had a magnetic charisma and an incredible spirit. We hope that everyone walks away from the film feeling like they got to spend time with their amazing friend Eva, whether to them she’s an old friend or a new one.
To celebrate the UVIC screenings, we’re offering a special checkout code for those who want to buy an advance copy of the DVD, or other materials featuring Eva’s art, like t-shirts, pendants or art cards. Just enter “65RRblog412” and save 15% on anything from the 65_RedRoses store!
All proceeds go directly back into the campaign, allowing us to organize screenings, encourage people around the world to register as donors, support cystic fibrosis organizations, and more. Please show your support for Eva’s legacy and join the campaign! Tell us what Eva meant to you on Facebook & Twitter– we love hearing how she has touched lives and motivated others to keep fighting their battles with CF. Whether you’re meeting her for the first time tonight at UVIC, or looking forward to seeing her May 3rd on the Oprah Winfrey Network (in the US) or at one of our upcoming screenings, we hope Eva will find a special place in your heart, as she has in ours.
