Private Project

The Darkest Stroke of Midnight (Director's Cut)

An obsessed stalker spends every night prowling the streets, monitoring those around him. One evening, he makes a discovery that drives him to the brink of insanity.

  • Stephen Kim
    Director
    Lum, Almost There, Avenue to Ambition: A Personal Campaign
  • Stephen Kim
    Writer
    Lum
  • Stephen Kim
    Producer
    Lum, Ritual for Love, Avenue to Ambition: A Personal Campaign
  • Andrew Cao
    Producer
    Last Day of May, Second Summer, Meet Me By Our Spot, Bootstrap Bubble
  • Aidan Bate
    Key Cast
    "Watcher (On-Screen"
  • Naima Said
    Key Cast
    "Luna"
  • Jim France
    Key Cast
    "Mr. Gerardi"
    Selma, Stargirl
  • William Etheridge
    Key Cast
    "Darren"
  • Nicholas Loria
    Key Cast
    "Watcher (Voice)"
  • Jacob Whatley
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 41 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 2, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,250 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    17:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Duke University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Stephen Kim

Stephen Kim is a Korean-American director, producer, and screenwriter currently based out of Los Angeles, California. His previous films include "Lum" and "Almost There."

Through his production company, Twin Birds Entertainment, Kim hopes to use his multicultural background to create refreshing, unique, and provocative films.

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Director Statement

The Modern Noir.