Red Carpet Arrival
Step into the spotlight with a glamorous red carpet welcome and memorable photo opportunities.
The Red Carpet Is Calling
Naperville Goes Hollywood
A Night of Fun & Glamour
- Date
- March 13, 2027
- Red Carpet
- Opens at 6:30 PM
- Venue
- Elements at Water Street
- City
- Naperville, Illinois
Event year awaiting final organizer confirmation.
An Evening With Purpose
Welcome to a Night of Hollywood Magic
Step onto the red carpet for an unforgettable evening celebrating independent filmmaking, creative talent, and community support.
Enjoy Hollywood-inspired experiences, gourmet dining, a premium bar, and exclusive auction opportunities while helping bring independent film projects to life.
Get Your Tickets
Inside the Evening
The Hollywood Experience
Glam Squad & Photo Opportunities
Enjoy Hollywood-inspired touch-ups and capture your moment in front of the cameras.
Gourmet Buffet & Premium Bar
Celebrate with a gourmet buffet and premium bar in an elegant event setting.
Auction & Entertainment
Explore special auction items, meet creative professionals, and enjoy filmmaker presentations.
The Program
Your Evening in the Spotlight
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Red Carpet Experience
- Champagne Welcome
- Glam Squad Touch-Ups
- Red Carpet Photos
- Hollywood Photo Opportunities
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Gala & Entertainment
- Gourmet Buffet
- Premium Bar
- Silent Auction
- Filmmaker Presentation
- Guest Speakers
- Special Experiences
Event programming is subject to final confirmation.
Giving Back
Glamour With a Purpose
Charitable Sponsor Logo
Charitable Sponsor To Be Announced
Organization name · pending
- Mission
- To be shared once the organization is confirmed.
- Why they support Noel's filmmaking
- To be announced with the partner.
"After the 10% charitable donation to our sponsor, the remaining applicable funds will be directed through Nakamakula Productions to support filmmaking expenses."
NoteSubject to final organizer confirmation.
Auction Student Grant
Supporting the Next Generation
Auction proceeds will also help fund a student grant offered through North Central College. This grant is separate from the charitable sponsor.
NoteFinal grant arrangements are subject to organizer confirmation.
Learn about the grant →
Meet the Filmmaker
Meet Noel Thompson
Writer | Director | Producer | Filmmaker
Noel's journey began in archaeology. After studying at Boston University and the University of Chicago, she worked on archaeological projects in Belize, Spain, and Egypt.
Her international experiences later influenced her storytelling career. She has developed and worked on feature scripts and short films and continues to pursue independent filmmaking.
Her work includes psychological thrillers and internationally influenced stories.
Why This Fundraiser Matters
Independent filmmaking requires funding for:
- Cast
- Crew
- Filming locations
- Production equipment
- Props and costumes
- Insurance
- Editing
- Sound
- Color correction
Funding Transparency
"Noel is raising funds to pay her cast, crew, locations, and other essential filmmaking expenses. Noel will not personally receive any funds. After the planned 10% charitable donation to the event's charitable sponsor, remaining applicable funds will be directed through Nakamakula Productions."
Charitable allocation details are pending final approval.
The Film Slate
Stories Waiting to Be Told
Discover the independent film projects behind the fundraising mission.
Concept ArtworkFilming 2027
Snowdrift
Feature film. The completed Snowdrift short served as its proof of concept.
"In a snowy Appalachian town, the lives of seven strangers become intertwined after a murder leads to a final reckoning for a grieving father, an abusive drug dealer, a loyal barmaid, and a corrupt Sheriff."
Learn More about Snowdrift (opens in new tab)
Concept ArtworkSlated for 2028
Ghosts of Recoleta
A horror-tango feature in development in Argentina.
Full logline coming soon.
Concept ArtworkTo Be Confirmed
Jeannieology
Full logline coming soon.
Production Funding
Help Bring Independent Films to Life
Contributions help cover the real costs of making a film: paying cast and crew, securing locations, renting equipment, and finishing the work in editing, sound and color.
Support the Films (opens in new tab)Sponsorship
Put Your Brand in the Spotlight
Three exclusive presenting positions are planned. Partner with Naperville Goes Hollywood and support an unforgettable celebration of independent cinema.
The Auction
Exclusive Experiences. Meaningful Impact.
Sample ItemLuxury Weekend Getaway
Donated by: Donor To Be Announced
Minimum Bid: $10
Sample ItemFine Dining Experience
Donated by: Donor To Be Announced
Minimum Bid: $10
Sample ItemHollywood Film Lover's Package
Donated by: Donor To Be Announced
Minimum Bid: $10
