Christopher Pendergraft

The Midnight Sun is a poem written by poets Kevin Dublin and Ana Ribeiro. The poem struck a personal note and I immediately began to tinker with the idea of shooting a short film based on it. I also realized this was the perfect opportunity to create a workflow for high definition video using Final Cut Pro, being that I’ve never edited HD video. Shot w/ Canon HV20, 1080i60, CineMode on the right frame.

The Midnight Sun by Kevin Dublin and Ana Ribeiro

The whole moon hanging high
I saw you at the bar, at midnight
Sitting, holding, sipping with your head tilted to the side

You averted your glance
But I followed your eyes
And landed on another bottle of wine
And for a second I died, because we weren’t together

I remembered the same scene years ago
And it led to a route of despair
When I thought of your midnight sun
Above summer skies and summer wind

In the confines of your hair
Where I imagine my hand nestle your cheek
The moment before you hit the road
Carrying all the worries of the world
And throwing them all back to me

Everything exists inside you
And inside me all is chaos
I want to bathe in your midnight sun
And forget that you’re not the one
And forget that I’ll always remember

And pretend this is the first time we met
And live in this infinite moment
Letting you light up the dark hour you caused
I could risk, I should–

No, perhaps I should remain–
And waste away any chance at happiness
Afraid of burning in your midnight sun

Written By: Kevin Dublin and Ana Ribeiro
Directed By: Christopher J. Pendergraft
Cinematographer & Editor: Christopher J. Pendergraft
Narrated By: Kevin Dublin

Cast
Lost Lover: Kevin Dublin
Beautiful Girl: Anna Hedgecock

Music
“Blue Feather” by Kevin McLeod

Special Thanks
Bottega Art & Wine