See Exclusive Early Showings of Old Fashioned

Romance film created by Washington Adventist University Alumni to open nationwide on Valentine’s Weekend
Story by Donna Bigler

Washington Adventist University has named Rik Swartzwelder as its “2015 Alumnus of the Year.” Swartzwelder has just written, produced, directed and acted in the romantic film Old Fashioned that will open nationwide on Valentine’s weekend. He will be recognized during the university’s Alumni Weekend, April 9-12

“We are very proud of Rik, who is extremely talented,” saya Ellie Barker, director of Alumni Relations. “He has created a refreshing view of old fashioned values in contemporary times that is bringing a faith-based prospective to romance. He is an outstanding example of how WAU alumni are taking their service beyond the gateway.”

Old Fashioned takes place in a small Midwestern college town, where former frat boy Clay runs an antique shop. Swartzwelder makes his feature film acting debut as Clay, and Elizabeth Ann Roberts plays Amber, the woman he courts in this love story.

Swartzwelder grew up in rural Ohio. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Washington Adventist University and then earned an M.F.A. in Motion Picture Production from The Florida State University. He now lives in Los Angeles, Ca.

Previews of Swartzwelder’s new film will be offered in exclusive showings at the Majestic 20 in downtown Silver Spring on Friday, February 6. Show times include 1:15 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. The theater is located at 900 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910.  Tickets can be purchased in advance at http://www.oldfashionedmovie.com/theaters.

Washington Adventist University alumni who would like to meet Swartzwelder are encouraged to come to the Alumni Banquet, which will be held during Alumni Weekend.  For more information, email alumni@wau.edu, or call 301-891-4133