When we watched Kasra Farahani's short film Noon, about a tidally locked future Earth and a coyote who smuggles immigrants into the arctic city of perpetual daytime, we immediately wanted a feature-length version. Now, the Hollywood Reporter is reporting that a big-screen version of Noon is in the works.

It's rare to watch a short film that manages to do serious worldbuilding and smart character development in roughly 10 minutes. And that's why you should clear the next fifteen minutes to watch Noon. You'll need those extra minutes to digest what you just watched. The initial premise is a little implausible (like…