Stephanie Linus Daily

Tag: Next Page Productions

  • #HeyWomanSeries – What happens when we speak out or keep silent…

    Sexual and gender-based violence has multiple expressions. While girls and women are more likely to fall victim, men experience it too. Some victims seek help and survive the abuse, but many are not so lucky. It can impact anyone regardless of their geographical location, socio-economic background, race, religion, sexuality, or gender identity.

    I was inspired to create the #HeyWomanSeries to tell the stories from different perspectives. As a filmmaker, I’ve always believed the transformative power of multimedia to inform and inspire and I hope these short films do just that.

    Every video showcases different outcomes people often have when they speak out or remain silent in the face of sexual and gender-based violence. It is my hope that as we examine these different, we find roles we can all play in curbing this scourge.

    This project was supported by UNFPA Nigeria. Watch them on NextPageTV Youtube.

  • DRY Is Now Available On Amazon Prime!

    I’m so thrilled to announce to StephanieDaily readers all over the world that DRY is now available on Amazon Prime! The movie, which brings to the fore, conversations about fistula, the girl-child, child marriage, gender equality and more, is now accessible to even more viewers.

    To rent or buy, simply CLICK HERE

    An inspiring true story of Zara, a successful doctor who lives in Wales, and Halima, a young 13 year old girl who is about to be wed in a rural part of Africa. However as time goes on Halima develops a disease, which she gets shunned for. Through out her journey she is some what alone until her path collides with Zara. The day they meet their lives change forever.

    Already, DRY has a 5-star review on Amazon!

    Don’t forget to leave a review on Amazon after you watch it. I’ll love to know what you think 🙂

  • DRY Partner Private Screening & Premiere at Lancaster University, UK This Weekend!

    DRY is coming to the UK again!

    Hey SL Fabz, the UK is going to witness another Private Screening & Premiere of my latest movie, DRY and I’m so excited about this. This event is being put together by Lancaster University and Envirofly Consulting UK Limited in partnership with Next Page Productions.

    I’m very grateful to everyone who has contributed in no little way to the success of this film and its promotion. I’m very optimistic about the success of this event and encourage you to be a part of it if you can.

    Date: Saturday 21st November 2015
    Time: 6PM
    Venue: Lancaster University (LEC Biology Theatre)
    Dress Code: Smart | National Wear

    For directions, visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/lec/contact-and-getting-here/maps-and-travel/

    Schedule Of Events

    5pm – 6pm: Arrival of Guests, Partners & Sponsors
    6pm – 7pm: Informal discussions/Cocktail/Networking/Drinks
    7pm – 7.45pm: Subject Matter Presentations/Meet The Stars
    7.45pm – 8.15pm: Break
    8.15pm – 10pm: Film Screening

    RSVP: Prof. Kirk Semple k.semple@lancaster.ac.uk | Dr Akanimo Odon a.odon@lancaster.ac.uk

  • DRY Will Be Showing In Nigerian Cinemas Nationwide from August 14th!

    After a successful screening debut in Wales, UK, the critically acclaimed movie ‘DRY’ will premiere nationwide in Nigeria beginning August 14th, 2015.

    Produced, directed, and starring my humble self, the film is an inspired true story that follows a trail of Zara’s (played by me) trip to Africa, her constant turmoil as a result of inexplicable horrors from her child hood, her experiences and heartaches while working with young girls suffering from complications from early child birth as child brides, against the backdrop of a rich African culture. It is full of intrigue, suspense, unbelievable surprises, the joy of reconciliation and the power of the human spirit that is guaranteed to captivate and engage moviegoers.

    The film stars: Darwin Shaw as Dr. Alex, the legendary Liz Benson Ameye as the Matron, Bill McNamara as Dr. Brown, and Introducing Zubaida 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. Produced by Next Page Productions, this film was supported by the Office of the special adviser to the president on MDGs Nigeria, Aberystwyth University Wales, Diamond Bank, Ford Foundation, Project Act Nollywood, USAID Acquired fistula, Vlisco and more.

    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). 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.

    “Dry journeys into heart-wrenching details of a culture not too many films dare to explore. The issue might seem controversial, but if it will set one girl free and open the minds of the people, and encourage us all to take action, then the movie would have served its purpose.” – Stephanie Linus, Writer, Director & Producer.

    So SL Fabz, save the date. From Friday August 14th 2015, you can head over to the Cinema near you and watch DRY!

    xoxo

    SL

  • WIN 2 Tickets to the DRY Movie Premiere in Lagos on 2nd August!

    Hi dearies!

    I hope you’ve had a lovely week.

    I know the official announcement has not yet been made, but I love to share things here with you my faithful readers first and that’s exactly what I’m doing.

    Finally, DRY is going to be showing in cinemas across Nigeria and you’ll get a chance to see my latest work! I’m so excited!! From Friday 14th August, DRY will be showing at Silverbird Cinemas across Nigeria. So if you live in any of these cities: Lagos, Abuja, Portharcourt, Ilorin, AkwaIbom and Kano – you can watch the movie at the cinemas very soon.

    But before the nationwide release, Next Page Productions will be hosting a movie premiere in Lagos to launch it to the general public and I’d love to see you there! Yes, YOU!

    I’d be giving out two free tickets to the movie premiere which will take place on Sunday 2nd August 2015 at the Silverbird Cinemas, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos. To make this more interesting, one person will win two tickets so you can have fun with that special someone at the movie premiere.

    To win, answer these questions correctly in the comment section below:

    1. What is the name of my character in the movie?

    2. What major cultural practice does DRY speak against?

    3. DRY was shot in two countries. Name them.

    PLEASE NOTE: Answer the questions below in the comment section and not on the Facebook Page or Facebook Comments below. Put in your phone number, email address and location also. It will be edited before being published. If you put your phone number on the facebook page or facebook comment section, I won’t be able to edit it and I don’t want any dubious people calling you about fake wins. This is very important.

    This could also be a chance for me to walk the red carpet with you and to meet some of my fans! So, if you think you know the answers to the questions above, put them in the comment section and maybe you could be the lucky winner.

    The movie premiere will also be attended by other stars in the movie such as Liz Benson-Ameye, Zubaidat Ibrahim Fagge and many more. This would be fun!

    I can’t wait to read your answers.

  • DRY: More Than Just A Movie

    Stephanie Linus' Extended Hands Foundation VVF Project001

    Several years ago, as an undergraduate at the University of Calabar, I heard about some young girls who had been forced into early marriage and were suffering the negative and embarrassing effects of Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF). Little did I know then that the desire to help those girls and also spread the awareness on the dangers of the condition would linger with me and turn into a burning passion.

    Years later, I embarked on a journey of research and visits to several hospitals and VVF centers both within and outside Nigeria to interact with girls and women suffering from the condition and doctors who took care of them. I also partnered with NGOs in other African countries like Liberia and Sierra Leone.

    These visits, interactions and research conducted over some years provided the blueprint for the script of my soon to be released movie called ‘DRY’ which I directed and acted in. (more…)