Winner Audience Award in Portraits at the Vancouver International Film Festival, 2025

Winner Audience Award, Best Documentary, Washington DC International Film Festival, 2026

Nominated for an IFTA Award for Best Documentary, 2026

Feature documentary: Featuring unheard songs and exclusive archive footage, The Essence of Eva is a portrait of legendary singer Eva Cassidy from the perspective of her parents, family and friends.

Directors Alex Fegan & Malcolm Willis

Producers Malcolm Willis & Alex Fegan

Funding from Screen Ireland

And with thanks to Culture Ireland

Sales Agent: Autlook Film Sales