December Fades - "Sunrise" music video

Against the backdrop of untamed nature basked in warm spectral colors of endless dawn, “Sunrise” channels the torment and seduction of ever fleeting moments. Now memories in time revisited in place, he yearns for the chance to hold her again, to witness the sun's first kiss upon her face.

Framed by the panorama of Kauai's enchanting beauty and profound isolation, December Fades pens his emotions into a melody that echoes the bittersweet ache of longing as he roams the picturesque landscapes pleading for one more day with her, chasing the elusive sunrise as if to recapture lost time.

  • Joel Umbaugh
    Director
    "Fake I.D."
  • Kevin (December Fades) John Rogers
    Writer
  • Joel Umbaugh
    Producer
  • Theresa June-Tao
    Producer
  • Kevin John Rogers
    Producer
  • Alena Savostikova
    Key Cast
    40-Love, The Great Guys
  • Kevin John Rogers
    Key Cast
    "December Fades"
    "Crash and Burn" music video
  • Joel Umbaugh
    Editors
  • Joell Posey
    Assistant Editor
  • Joel Umbaugh
    Executive Producer
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 41 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Dreamachine International Film Festival Summer 2023

    July 31, 2023
    Best Music Video
  • Arts and Hearts Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    September 28, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Silicon Beach Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    September 8, 2023
    Official Selection
  • World Independent cinema Awards Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    August 20, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Reale Film Festival July-Aug 2023
    Cinisello Balsamo, Milano
    Italy
    Honorable Mention & Official Selection
  • The IndieFest Aug. 2023
    La Jolla, CA
    United States
    Award of Excellence: Music Video
  • The IndieFest Aug. 2023
    La Jolla, CA
    United States
    Award of Excellence: Original Song
  • Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival 2024
    Athens, Attica
    Greece
    Honorable Mention & Official Selection
  • Prague Music Video Awards 2023
    Prague
    Czech Republic
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Joel Umbaugh

Joel studied Media Arts and Science at Purdue University. He wrote and directed his first feature, the dark thriller,"Fake I.D.," while still in college, which was picked up for national distribution.

He then went into advertising where he began Creative Directing and Directing for brands such as Volkswagen and Eli Lilly.

Later developing projects for Microsoft, Netflix and JPMorgan Chase established him as a sought after international marketer.

Joel's work creates change and engagement with audiences, bringing them closer to brands and ideas.

He is an avid snowboarder, drummer and a bit obsessed architecture and design.

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