Set on an island of endless granite, three women carve their way through Dover Island’s most profound boulders. “20 Grit” highlights the importance of utilizing each individual climber's unique strengths while embracing the power of collaboration and community.
6:30PM - Doors Open at Seven Bays Bouldering (Gottingen Street)
7:00PM - Opening Notes by Emily Currie
7:30PM - Film Screening
7:45PM - Q&A with Emily
8:00PM - Climb with the Film Crew
10:00PM - Event Closes
Drink specials and snacks will be provided, as well as a $10 day pass with shoe rental for Climb with the Film Crew participants. Exciting prizes will be drawn from sponsors!
Tickets are free, however there is a suggested $5 donation with all proceeds being donated to the CURE Foundation.
Limited parking is available on site, and the gym is accessible by both transit and bike. If you plan to climb, please wear or bring gym-appropriate attire (suggested loose and comfortable athletic clothing) and bring a reusable water bottle. If you plan to climb, please fill out Seven Bays waiver in advance.
Behind the lens is Emily Currie, an up and coming filmmaker from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her love for storytelling began as a child, making videos and photographing her horses in the Annapolis Valley. Two years ago, she made the leap and dove into videography full time. Now, Emily is the Media Manager of Seven Bays, and continues her passion projects outside of the office.
While Emily had been planning a project surrounding women in sports since early 2024, the project got pushed to the side when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 24 years old. After several months of treatment with chemotherapy right around the corner, "20 Grit" became the fire she needed to keep going. Amongst planning, shooting, and editing the film, Emily was facing the cruelest parts life has to offer, refusing to let cancer consume her identity.
"20 Grit" is not just a celebration of the physical strength it takes to boulder; it is an ode to resilience, perseverance, and celebrating the power in community.
has a mission to ensure that no breast cancer patient faces financial hardship due to a breast cancer diagnosis. For over 29 years, they have been providing financial assistance to impacted families, investing in programs for early detection, funding cutting-edge treatment, and providing a range of support to those in need.
