What Inspired 100 Degrees at Midnight movie (Las Vegas Independent Film Story)

Before 100 Degrees at Midnight movie became a finished film streaming for audiences, it started as an idea between two creators with a vision — long before cameras were ever rolling.

Back in 2013, while attending film school, Evan Wilson and his longtime collaborator Andre Davis began developing the concept. Like a lot of early creative ideas, it came from a mix of real-life inspiration, ambition, and a desire to tell stories that felt authentic to their environment. Las Vegas wasn’t just a backdrop — it was a character in itself.

At the time, the project was more of a blueprint than a production. Life moved forward, resources were limited, and like many independent filmmakers, the timing just wasn’t right yet. But the idea never went away.

Years later, during the COVID-19 pandemic, everything changed.

With the world slowing down and people having more time than usual, Evan and Andre saw an opportunity. What had been sitting as an idea for nearly a decade finally had the space to come to life. Instead of waiting for perfect conditions, they made the decision to move forward and create with what they had.

One of the most important elements of 100 Degrees at Midnight was the decision to involve local talent. The film features a strong presence of Las Vegas locals, giving it a level of authenticity that couldn’t be replicated. These weren’t just actors — they were people who understood the culture, the energy, and the real stories of the city.

That authenticity became one of the film’s greatest strengths.

It also played a major role in what happened next. 100 Degrees at Midnight is an independent Las Vegas movie that represents our journey from idea to distribution.

When the film was completed, it didn’t take long to find an audience. 100 Degrees at Midnight landed on Tubi, marking a major milestone — not just as a release, but as proof that independent creators could break through without traditional gatekeepers.

For Evan and Dre, it was more than just getting a film on a platform. It was validation.

Their first film. Their first major distribution. And it happened right out the gate.

100 Degrees at Midnight represents more than just a story on screen. It represents patience, timing, and the power of sticking with an idea long enough to see it through.

Today, that same mindset continues to drive the vision behind Vegas Stories TV — a platform built to give independent creators the same kind of opportunity to be seen, heard, and discovered.

Because every story deserves a shot. And sometimes, all it takes is the right moment to bring it to life.

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