“Finding Emily” from Focus Features has found its way to the big screen. It’s becoming a rarer thing these days to see a rom-com in theaters as many are pushed aside to streaming services. In tis feature we’ll see a a young man who after a one night encounter is hell bent on finding the girl he had one amazing night with. In his pursuit, he teams up with a psychology student who at first is only interested in studying his “lovesick” condition.
Focus Features’ “Finding Emily” is in theaters August 28th.
Talking Rom-Coms With Alicia MacDonald
With the release of “Finding Emily” I spoke with director, Alicia MacDonald about the film. As times changes so do the way rom-coms and the pursuit of a partner change. MacDonald talked to us about making a “modern” rom-com that would appeal to the younger generations. She also shares with us some of the steps they took to make sure they had the right pairing for the film. It was a great conversation that you can check out below!
About “Finding Emily”
When a lovesick musician is given the wrong number for his dream girl, he teams up with a driven psychology student to find her. Together, they spark a hilarious campus-wide frenzy that tests their own hearts and ambitions along the way.
The film stars Angourie Rice, Spike Fearn, and Minnie Driver. The screenplay is by Rachel Hirons.
Focus Features‘ “Finding Emily” is in theaters August 28th.
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