Presents: Malcolm Willis, Co-Director of 'The Essence of Eva' at Galway Film Fleadh

We are delighted to be partnering with the Galway Film Fleadh to bring you a series of podcasts spotlighting filmmakers whose work is screening at this year’s festival.In this podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Malcolm Willis,  co-director of The Essence of Eva with Alex Fegan, which premieres at this year’s festival.The Galway Film Fleadh runs 8-13 July 2025.Featuring previously unheard songs, and exclusive archival footage, Eva paints a vivid portrait of legendary singer Eva Cassidy, from the perspective of her family, friends, and fellow musicians. A woman whose soulful voice transcended genres, captivating audiences with its purity and emotional resonance. Her interpretations of classic songs, such as “Over the Rainbow” and “Fields of Gold”, are explored in depth, showcasing her ability to breathe new life into familiar tunes with her stirring voice. A heart-tugging story about a talent gone too soon.The Essence of Eva screens at The Galway Film Fleadh on 12th July 2025.https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/https://filmireland.net/Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.