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Pepperdine Hosts Post-Screening Conversation with Producers of Waiting for Forever

Continuing it's successful debut semester of Monday night movie screenings, the Center for Entertainment, Media and Culture at Pepperdine University will screen new film Waiting for Forever for the Pepperdine community on Monday, Nov. 30. The movie starts at 7 p.m. in Elkins Auditorium, Malibu, and will be followed by a conversation with James Keach (director/producer) and Trevor Albert (producer). 

The producers responsible for Walk the Line and Groundhog Day have teamed up to tell the story of actress Emma Twist (Rachel Bilson) and her childhood friend Will Donner (Tom Sturridge). With her personal and professional life spiraling out of control, Emma returns to her hometown to an unexpected declaration of undying love from carefree spirit, Will. As a street performer with no real home or possessions, his enthusiastic, positive nature is driven by his secret belief that he and Emma are meant to spend their lives together. Will must learn the hard way just how unique his positive nature and view of the world are.

"At a time when so many films are bigger, louder and faster, Waiting for Forever arrives as a refreshing alternative: warm, funny, humane," says Craig Detweiler, director of the Center for Entertainment, Media and Culture. "This romantic comedy will restore your faith in love – and the movies!"

He adds, "We’re thrilled to host Pepperdine’s talented neighbors, Malibu based producers James Keach and Trevor Albert. They’ve made that rare film that people of all ages will enjoy."

For more information about this event, contact Craig Detweiler or visit the Center for Entertainment, Media and Culture Web site.