MY Everest + RDA
‘My Everest’ is a British feature-length documentary, telling the epic story of RDA rider Max Stainton-Parfitt as he takes on societal prejudice by trekking up to Everest Base Camp - on horseback. An emotional, entertaining, and intimate film, ‘My Everest’ explores the life of a physically disabled man, questioning ableism within society, and querying how far anyone should go just to find social acceptance.
Working with RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association), we have created an incredible impact campaign, where we are supporting local groups across the UK to organise their own ‘My Everest’ screenings as a way to help groups fundraise, and to spread Max’s empowering message.
Step 1: CONTACT
Send us an email when so that we can on hand to advise and educate where necessary. Our email: myeverest@zedmill.com
Step 2: DOWNLOAD
Download your educational and marketing materials from here:
Click here
Step 3:
Promote your screening! See our tips and tricks below.
Step 4:
Purchase the film from our distributors website:
Click here
Step 5:
Host your screening and raise funds, empower your riders, and educate your community!
Step 6:
Share images of your screening online and on social media. Feel free to tag us at @myeverestfilm on Facebook and Instagram, and let us know how it went!
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The Times
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Film Review
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Set The Tape
“Through intimate interactions and stunning cinematography, director Woods follows each step of the journey with compassion and care, reminding audiences that Everest doesn’t make exceptions…”
New Scientist
“A nuanced work that does not allow itself to settle for a binary position of the expedition having been either a folly or a triumph, it stands as an entertaining testament to a man that in trying to prove he would not let his condition define him”
Set The Tape
YOUR SCREENING:
TIPS & TRICKS
1. FUNDRAISE
Organise your own screening as a way to fundraise for your RDA group. Sell tickets, popcorn, drinks, canapés and more to raise funds! And use the film to invite donors and volunteers as a way to say thank you for their support (and perhaps raise even more funds!)
2. EDUCATE
As part of the package that comes with purchasing the film, you will be able to download materials to inspire conversation to help educate your audiences, and even yourself. So why not taking time after screening the film, to use our resources to get a discussion going where your group and community can share their experiences and views, and learn something new from the film.
3. EMPOWER
Max’s story is a real audience favourite wherever we’ve shown the film, so use your screening as a chance to empower your riders and volunteers alike, and like Max, to find their self-worth and self-value.
4. USE THE RESOURCES
Print off the posters to stick up in your stables or group home, post the trailer on your social media channels, and more! Our epic imagery and emotional trailer are sure to get people excited for your screening!
5. SHARE YOUR STORIES
Shout out about your screening on social media and get the world talking about our incredible RDA story!
And tag us on social media as we’d love to know how your screening went. Follow us join Instagram and Facebook on: @myeverestfilm
6. INVITE US
Our team are constantly invited to give talks at events and schools to spread Max’s message and to raise awareness of the importance of creating inclusive and accessible environments for disabled people.
So if you’d like us to give a talk, speak, or be part of a Q&A (in-person or remote), please reach out to us directly where we can discuss the options in more detail!.
SUPPORT
If you require any support or additional materials, please reach out to us directly, where we can help you as much as we can.
So feel free to send an email to the team at: myeverest@zedmill.com
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Do remember that you have 14 days to watch the film after purchasing it. It works just like BBC iPlayer or Netflix, in that you play the film from the website onto any suitable laptop, PC, or TV. From this you can then play the film onto a screen or projector. Excited? Here is the link to purchase and play the film: Click here
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