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Christmas Made to Order

2018 1h 23m EN
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★6.1TMDB · 237
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When architect and Christmas amateur Steven finds himself hosting his family for Christmas, he recruits holiday coordinator Gretchen to bring holiday joy to his home. Gretchen’s expert Christmas spirit brings Steven’s family together, but neither expected it to bring them closer to each other. After a great opportunity presents itself to Gretchen, she and Steven must decide what’s really important in life.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Sam Irvin
Writers
Anna White, Matt Marx
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sam Irvin, shot by Theo Angell. 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 Nick Soole. 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 William Boodell 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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Alexa PenaVega and Jonathan Bennett and Jo Marie Payton carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9028880 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sam Irvin directs. Theo Angell behind the camera. Nick Soole scores. William Boodell cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 8 years ago.
  • 3Directed by Sam Irvin, shot by Theo Angell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Nick Soole. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor William Boodell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Alexa PenaVega and Jonathan Bennett and Jo Marie Payton carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt9028880 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Theo Angell
Original score
Nick Soole
Editing
William Boodell
Production design
Melissa Mae
Costume design
Nancy Cannon
Makeup / hair
Stephanie Sanford Anderson
Sound
David Michael Erwin
Runtime
83 min · 1h 23m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN

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Who made it

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    Production Media Films

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    US

Key crew

  • Executive ProducerZelma Kiwi
  • CastingJennifer Buster
  • CastingDonald Paul Pemrick
  • Production DesignMelissa Mae
  • Special Effects CoordinatorRyan Roundy
  • Executive ProducerJeffrey Schenck
  • Executive ProducerBarry Barnholtz
  • "B" Camera OperatorTheodore "Dalton" Price
  • Visual EffectsGary Jones
  • Makeup ArtistStephanie Sanford Anderson
  • Music SupervisorMarc Ferrari
  • Second Assistant DirectorTony Aronovitz
  • HairstylistStephanie Sanford Anderson
  • First Assistant DirectorBuzz Hughes
  • GafferDawid Rymar
  • Executive ProducerPeter Sullivan
  • Sound SupervisorJoe Sanchez
  • Costume DesignNancy Cannon
  • Supervising Sound EditorDave Moorman
  • Still PhotographerFred Hayes
  • Makeup Department HeadRobin Michelle Patrick
  • CastingDean E. Fronk
  • ProducerBrian Nolan
  • Sound DesignerDavid Michael Erwin

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • holiday

Release history · US

When it landed

  • TV2018-12-23· Hallmark Channel

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