Campus waits to see Night of the Stars films at formal
As students begin to adjust to the warmer weather of spring, leadership students put the finishing touches on plans for Fresno Christian’s spring formal, Night of the Stars. The event, founded in 1990, is popular for its student-made films which are premiered towards the end of the night. Night of the Stars, more commonly known among students as NOTS, is planned for this Friday, April 6.
Each class has spent the last several weeks planning and filming their movies. The freshmen class will be presenting their parody of Nacho Libre. Andrew Rieker, ‘21, enjoyed working on his first NOTS film and hopes his class will continue to have fun making movies in the future.
“I had a couple of different roles in the movie,” Rieker said. “I was kind of the person who would fill a role when no one else was there to play it. I liked the fact that we all got to do it together. Making the movie together felt like an accomplishment and being able to work together with my classmates was pretty cool.”
After an impressive movie last year that won them several awards, the sophomore class of 2020 is once again ready to impress with their parody of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Ethan Hamm, ‘20, loves watching the movies and the Oscars, and believes NOTS gives him the opportunity to know what it feels like to be in both.
“I’m playing Ferris Bueller in our movie,” Hamm said. “My favorite part was by far just being with everyone. We messed up a lot and it was fun cause we just had a good time. It wasn’t ever stressful. I think we’ll do very well. I think we will win best picture, because we worked very hard to make it good and still had fun which I hope will come off the screen.”
Sophomore Shauna Howard helped her class write the script and also will be playing a role in the film.
“I wrote the script, helped with directing and acted in our movie,” Howard said. “My favorite part about filming is having fun with it and watching the movie come together. I think movies are a great thing to have at NOTS. There’s nothing like NOTS at other schools and it’s a really creative way to bring classes together.”
The class of 2019 is looking for redemption after falling short of winning an award last year. This year the juniors are filming their own version of McFarland, U.S.A. The movie, which is based off of a true story, follows the story of a high school track team who, despite unlikely odds, become champions.
The Feather shared a sneak peak clip of the upcoming NOTS movies on their Instagram account.
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Suky Cheema, ‘19, enjoys filming with his classmates and believes watching movies made by his classmates is a fun alternative to dancing, since dancing is prohibited at FC events.
“I am playing Danny Diaz in my movie, who is one of the runners,” Cheema said. “My favorite part is all of laughs and memories that our class has made throughout this process. I think it will do great and it’s super funny in my opinion, and i think we will win best comedic moment or film. Movies are a fun thing since we can’t dance. Instead we can sit and watch the movies and enjoy a laugh.”
The senior class will present their parody of the 1998 version of The Parent Trap. The film follows the story of twins who, after being separated at birth, reunite to try and get their parents back together.
Tyler Villines, ‘18, plays the role of one of the twins. He is excited for the rest of his classmates to watch the film at formal.
“My favorite part about filming for NOTS was how everyone came together and make something like that happen in such little time,” Villines said. “It was just really fun to watch and help develop. There is a little shoutout to, specifically our class, inside the movie that I think others will enjoy or be amused by. I sure hope our class will win awards this year, but whether we do or don’t I know we had a fun time making it and we won in our hearts.”
The NOTS movie tradition is made possible by the work of leadership students, advisors and the students who work and edit the films. To view last years movies, watch 2017 senior movie parody, The Hunger Games, Freshmen from the Future, Junior NOTS movie: Billy Madison, and Sophomores NOTS movie: Finding Kyle.
For more articles, read BREAKING: Students prepare for upcoming Night of the Stars or Michelle Logan: Voice behind the intercom.
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camille wang • Apr 14, 2018 at 3:15 pm
Great job! The movies were interesting.
Stephen Walters • Apr 6, 2018 at 3:52 pm
I loved being at the core of the NOTS movie this year, it was fun and very stressful to be the director/filmer/editor. But one thing that I have noticed is a consistent problem with the NOTS movies is the time we have to film, doing the month before NOTS is just pushing it. To film and edit takes forever if the movie is to have any quality or good storytelling. So I think that in future years classes should start planning 3 months before NOTS and start filming no later than 2 months in advance.
Reyna Plascencia • Apr 6, 2018 at 1:29 pm
Great job i loved it!
Ava Garcia • Apr 6, 2018 at 1:22 pm
Great ? job guys I can’t wait to see it I hope I get to. ????
Tori • Apr 6, 2018 at 11:57 am
can’t wait to see the movies and to do them in a couple of year, great job on this article:)!!
Annalie Griffin • Apr 6, 2018 at 11:53 am
Can’t wait for the movies?
Zachary Vanderlinden • Apr 6, 2018 at 11:51 am
I want to see the movie!!!!!!
Amanda Johnson • Apr 6, 2018 at 11:08 am
Can’t wait to see the movies after NOTS
Tyler Smith • Apr 6, 2018 at 11:05 am
This is very cool to see and know what i am looking forward to!
Nicolas Safadi • Apr 6, 2018 at 11:04 am
The movies sound great. Go Nacho Libre
Elise Bessey • Apr 6, 2018 at 11:01 am
love it sooooooooooo much
Elise Bessey • Apr 6, 2018 at 10:59 am
so amazing well done!
Summer Foshee • Apr 6, 2018 at 10:04 am
I can’t wait to see all of the movies, too!
Taylor Beckworth • Apr 6, 2018 at 10:03 am
Hope it goes well!!???
Matthew R. • Apr 6, 2018 at 10:01 am
Great article! I feel like the movies are going to be really good!
Aubrey • Apr 6, 2018 at 10:00 am
Go Freshmen!
Tatiana Iest • Apr 6, 2018 at 9:58 am
Literally the thing I look most forward to tonight.
Braden Bell • Apr 6, 2018 at 9:26 am
Ohh my goodness NOTS is tonight!! I’m so excited to watch all the movies.
Kyler • Apr 6, 2018 at 9:12 am
I’m excited to watch the movies this year at nots!
Diane Blowers • Apr 6, 2018 at 9:10 am
Amazing article! And the movies were fantastic!
Silas Emerian • Apr 6, 2018 at 9:06 am
I really hope the movies turn out well! Can’t wait to see how everyone does.
Mateo Pascual • Apr 6, 2018 at 9:01 am
Ready to see Movie:)
Bryson Graham • Apr 6, 2018 at 8:18 am
Good article.
Joshua Villa • Apr 6, 2018 at 7:55 am
I’m super excited to see the movies. The will all be super memorable and funny.
Celeste Counts • Apr 5, 2018 at 10:33 am
I’m so excited to see all the movies at NOTS!
McKensy Neal • Apr 5, 2018 at 10:28 am
So excited to see the movies!