Steve Oedekerk has quickly established a multi-faceted career that includes producing, directing, writing, acting, stand-up comedy and animation. He received a best animated film academy award nomination for Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. The success of Jimmy Neutron has led to a second feature film in the works, as well as 40 episodes of The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron. Oedekerk’s writing credits include The Nutty Professor and Golden Globe nominated Patch Adams. He has also written and directed Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls and Nothing To Lose, starring Tim Robbins and Martin Lawrence.

Tom Shadyac began his directing career in 1994 with the breakout- hit Ace Ventura: Pet Detective starring Jim Carrey. He then segued into the smash hit The Nutty Professor that starred Eddie Murphy and re-teamed with Carrey for the box-office sensation Liar Liar. Shadyac also directed Robin Williams in Patch Adams; and helmed Kevin Costner’s sci-fi thriller Dragonfly. He produces through his Shady Acres Entertainment banner based at Universal Pictures and has recently experienced success in prime time television producing the new comedy series 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter.

The evening will feature excerpts of this dynamic duo’s current project slated for nationwide release on May 23rd. Bruce Almighty stars Jim Carrey as Bruce Nolan, a “human interest” TV reporter, who is discontented with almost everything in life despite his popularity and the love of his girlfriend Grace (Jennifer Aniston). At the end of the worst day in his life, Bruce angrily accuses God for not doing his job. God (Morgan Freeman) responds by appearing in human form and endowing Bruce with His divine powers, thereby challenging Bruce to see if he can do it any better. We’ll also enjoy more clips from other collaborative films as well as learn how their faith influences their work.