A Wish for Christmas

2016 1h 24m EN

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Synopsis

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Sara Shaw is the type of woman who prefers to sit on the sidelines at work, but when her big idea for a Christmas initiative is stolen, she makes a wish to Santa that she'll finally have the courage to stand up for herself. Santa grants her wish, but only gives her 48 hours. As the clock ticks, Sara will discover how to channel the Christmas magic and speak her mind all on her own.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lacey Chabert
Sara Shaw
Paul Greene
Peter Williams
Andrea Brooks
Molly
Colleen Wheeler
Barb
Kendall Cross
Aunt Lizzie
Michael Ryan
Mr. Williams
Mark Brandon
Wilson
Donna Benedicto
Megan

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Christie Will Wolf
Writers: Helen Frost, Don MacLeod
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Christie Will Wolf, shot by Ronald Richard. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Terry Frewer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Eric Hill shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Lacey Chabert and Paul Greene and Andrea Brooks carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5676118 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Christie Will Wolf directs. Ronald Richard behind the camera. Terry Frewer scores. Eric Hill cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 10 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Directed by Christie Will Wolf, shot by Ronald Richard. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Terry Frewer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Eric Hill shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Lacey Chabert and Paul Greene and Andrea Brooks carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt5676118 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.