J Skis Presents: "Of The Black Sea" Movie Premiere

ALL MOVIE PREMIERE TICKET PURCHASES INCLUDE 1 FREE RAFFLE TICKET!

***additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase in-person at the event for $5 per ticket. See below for details***

*** only 150 tickets available ***

5:30 PM- 6:30 PM PRE-SHOW SKI DESIGN PANEL at J SKIS HEADQUARTERS

Arrive early to checkout the J Skis & Ski The East HQ and hangout with the crew! at 5:30pm catch a ski design & manufacturing panel with pro skier & J Skis engineer Giray Dadali and "J" himself. Award-Winning Jasper Hill Farm will be on the scene with free cheese samples. All are welcome to attend. No ticket required!

After the talk we will move across the street for the East Coast Premiere of "Of The Black Sea".

*Merrill's Roxy Cinema is located 1 block west and 1 block north of J Skis. Approximately a 4min walk.

7:00 PM - "OF THE BLACK SEA" MOVIE PREMIERE PRESENTED BY J SKIS

Join Giray, Hennie, J Skis and all of your friends for a full night of celebration at Merrill's Roxy Cinema for the premiere of Burlington's-own Hennie van Jaarsveld's newest creation documentary "Of The Black Sea".

"Of the Black Sea" is a film that follows Giray Dadali's exploration of towering mountain ranges in Türkiye, and the complexity of his cultural identity as both Turkic and American.

Additionally, catch a sneak peak of the newest Ski The East's video creations on the big screen along with Wiley Miller's "Zorro" featuring Giray Dadali.

RAFFLE- We’re thrilled to host a raffle with incredible big-ticket prizes, including the and gear, , , , , and . Raffle tickets are available for purchase in-person at the door on the evening of the premiere for $5 each, or for those looking to send it:

• $10 / 2 tickets
• $20 / 5 tickets
• $40 / 10 tickets
• $50 / 15 tickets
• $100 / 30 tickets

Every raffle ticket you purchase plays a vital role in supporting Giray and Hennie's mission to share Of The Black Sea with audiences across the globe. By doing so, you're not just backing an inspiring story that encourages skiers and people from all walks of life to pursue their passions and explore their identities—you’re also helping to shine a spotlight on the incredible skiing potential in Türkiye. Your contribution directly aids efforts to promote ski culture in the region, aiding operations like Ovit Mountain to remain open & accessible to both Turkish and international adventurers seeking the thrill of untouched backcountry terrain.

FILM TIMELINE

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Pre-show hangout at JSkis

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Ski engineering panel discusion with Giray Dadali and Jason Levinthal

7:00 PM - DOORS OPEN AT MERRILL'S ROXY CINEMA (a short walk from the J Skis HQ)

7:20 PM - "ZORRO" by Wiley Miller feat Giray Dadali

7:35 PM - SKI THE EAST's latest short

8:00 PM - "OF THE BLACK SEA" By Hennie Van Jaarsveld Feat. Giray Dadali

8:40 PM - Q&A with Hennie & Giray followed by raffle winners!

9:00 PM - AFTER PARTY Downtown Burlington

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Merrill's Roxy Cinema, 222 College Street, Burlington, United States