As another successful year of filmmaking comes to an end, the class is preparing their final touches on the three films that were chosen to showcase in the theater today, May 27.
“The students chosen this year each wrote an engaging screenplay, and worked hard to make the films great,” filmmaking adviser Melissa Royer said.
Obsession, the first film to be showcased, was written and directed by junior Linda Sanchez.
The story follows a young girl who is being stalked by an obsessive student. To him, privacy has no bounds. After many attempts to win the girls heart, he finally goes overboard, and kidnaps her.
Now it’s all up to her best friend to figure out where she is, find her, and save her.
“The best factor is that people will get to see how I imagined everything in my head,” Sanchez said.
Suburban Heartbreak, the second film to be showcased was written and directed by junior Jose Flores.
The story is told through two perspectives. The first story features a 55-year old man who has had his share of neglect and disappointment. One day, his heart can’t take the hardships of life, and he attempts something drastic. The second story features a group of skaters whose friendship is put to the test as each has a different philosophy on death.
“Its inspired me to go on and make videos on my own whether its with friends and cell phones or actors and professional equipment,” Flores said.
Finding Lexi was written and directed by senior Steven Diaz.
The story dives into the more humorous and adventurous side of the high school lifestyle as two best friends make a bet. With a new girl transferring in, they battle it out to be the first one to get her number. But, the girl isn’t what she seems to be.
“It’s exciting and a great experience to be chosen to make a film based on my own idea,” Diaz said.
The screenings will begin today from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Admission will be based on audience donation.