LOGLINE
A curious boy determined to uncover the truth behind Yosemite’s legendary talking owl finds himself face-to-face with Mr. Midnight, a wise and mischievous bird whose midnight lessons teach him that wonder and wisdom often come hand in hand.
PITCH
When twelve-year-old Chris Waitwell heads to Yosemite National Park with his family, he’s determined to prove that the campfire legend of a talking owl named Mr. Midnight is real. Rumor has it the mysterious bird flies through the night giving unsolicited advice about patience and wisdom to anyone who will listen. But when Chris finally meets the owl, he discovers that Mr. Midnight’s lessons are far more personal than he expected—and that some things in nature are meant to stay free.
SYNOPSIS
Twelve-year-old Chris Waitwell travels with his family to Yosemite National Park, where they’ve heard rumors about a mysterious talking owl named Mr. Midnight. According to campers, the owl appears after dark, quoting poetry and giving advice to anyone who will listen. While most visitors dismiss the stories as campfire legends, Chris is determined to find out if the tales are true.
As the Waitwells arrive at their campsite, the family settles in among the pines and mountain air. Chris’s father sets up camp, his mother worries about preserving the owl, and his younger sister Margaret focuses on roasting s’mores. Despite the peaceful setting, Chris senses that Yosemite is far from ordinary. That night, when the others go to sleep, he takes his flashlight and ventures into the forest, hoping to spot the legendary bird. High above the campsite, Mr. Midnight Owl awakens on a hidden branch. Before he can begin his nightly rounds, two park rangers, Scott and George, try to capture him. They hope to keep him in a zoo as a park attraction, but the owl refuses, mocking them and flying away into the moonlit sky. After escaping, he resumes his mission—finding campers in need of advice, whether they know it or not.
As Chris searches through the trees, he hears a deep, echoing voice reciting poetry about patience. The sound leads him back toward his family’s campfire, where the Waitwells awaken to find the talking owl perched nearby. Quoting philosophers and poets, Mr. Midnight teaches the family about patience, wisdom, and kindness. The park rangers arrive in their truck, nets ready, but before they can trap him, the owl lands briefly on Chris’s shoulder, sharing one last piece of advice: “Let patience have her perfect work.” Chris writes the quote in his notebook as the owl takes flight, disappearing into the forest. When the rangers question the family, Chris denies seeing anything, knowing that the owl doesn’t belong in a cage. Later that night, he dreams of wings and moonlight. In the morning, he wakes to find a single feather beside his notebook and hears a faint hoot echo through the cliffs. Chris smiles, certain that Mr. Midnight is still out there—and that their paths will cross again.
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