Regent University Student's Rom-Com 'Boardwalk Winter' Tackles Death with Comedy

'Boardwalk Winter' Film Overview

• 🎬 'Boardwalk Winter' is a romantic comedy about a woman named Fern who, despite a terminal diagnosis, actively seeks a husband at a beachside hotel.
• 💡 The film aims to blend a serious topic like death with elements of comedy and joy.
• 📍 Set in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the movie features Saturday Night Live alumnus Victoria Jackson.

Inspiration and Themes

• 🧠 The film's writer and director, Jonathan Fox, a Regent University film graduate, was inspired to merge dark themes with humor.
• 🎭 Victoria Jackson found the story compelling, particularly its exploration of death, dreams, and love.
• 💬 The film's message is that there can be joy no matter what you're going through, offering hope to those facing struggles.

Crafting Comedy from Pain

• 🎓 Fox credits a Regent University professor for teaching him how to find comedy through pain, a technique used in the film.
• 💖 The core message audiences are encouraged to take away is that everybody deserves love and that commitment to others can make life beautiful.

Film Availability and Regent University

• 🏠 'Boardwalk Winter' is available nationwide and can be streamed online.
• 🎓 Information about Regent University's film, animation, and theater programs can be found at regent.edu or by calling 866-910-7615.