Prom

Prom (2011)

About Prom

'Prom' is a 2011 American teen romance-comedy-drama film directed by Joe Nussbaum written by Katie Wech and produced by Ted Griffin and Justin Springer. The film revolves around a group of teenagers getting ready for their high school prom.

Making/Production

The movie was shot in Los Angeles and was set in a fictional high school. Director Joe Nussbaum tried to make the movie as real and relatable as possible by casting young actors and using real high school locations.

Actors

• Aimee Teegarden as Nova Prescott, a high school senior who dreams of a perfect prom. She played her role with flair and earnestness.
• Thomas McDonell as Jesse Richter, the rebellious, misunderstood bad boy who ends up being Nova's date to prom. He brought a sense of depth and complexity to his role.
• Yin Chang as Mei Kwan, a high school senior who is struggling with a secret that could ruin prom. She portrayed her character's internal conflict effectively.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• Director Joe Nussbaum's earlier works include a "Star Wars" parody, "George Lucas in Love", which was an internet sensation in 1999.
• The film marks the feature film debut for several of the young actors.
• The movie does not include any scenes of drinking, drugs or sex, which is unusual for a film about high school seniors.

Awards

There were no major awards received for the movie

Quotes

• "It's just prom, prom is just a dance." - Nova
• "You've just got to live in the moment and go with your heart." - Jesse
• "Sometimes the person you least expect is the one you fall for." - Mei

Music and Soundtrack

• "Don't Forget Sister" by Low Shoulder
• "Can't Keep My Hands Off You" by Simple Plan
• "Keep Holding On" by Falling In