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Write Before Christmas

2019 1h 30m EN
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A recently single Jessica sends Christmas cards to people who have impacted her life—the aunt who raised her, her younger brother in the military, a popstar who was part of the soundtrack of her life, the music teacher who inspired her, and the best friend who always tells the truth.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Pat Williams
Writers
Neal H. Dobrofsky, Tippi Dobrofsky
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Pat Williams, shot by Randal Platt. 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 Alec Puro. 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 Franco Pante 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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Torrey DeVitto and Chad Michael Murray and Lolita Davidovich carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10345008 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Pat Williams directs. Randal Platt behind the camera. Alec Puro scores. Franco Pante cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 7 years ago.
  • 3Directed by Pat Williams, shot by Randal Platt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Alec Puro. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Franco Pante shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Torrey DeVitto and Chad Michael Murray and Lolita Davidovich carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt10345008 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Randal Platt
Original score
Alec Puro
Editing
Franco Pante
Production design
Ali Tavasoli
Costume design
Valerie Halverson
Stunt coordinator
Brett Armstrong
Runtime
90 min · 1h 30m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN
IMDB rating
6.9/10 · 3,363 votes
MPAA
TV-G

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Also by

Pat Williams

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Hallmark Media

    Hallmark Media

    US

Key crew

  • Stunt CoordinatorBrett Armstrong
  • ProducerCharles Cooper
  • ProducerHarvey Kahn
  • Executive ProducerMarguerite Henry
  • Production DesignAli Tavasoli
  • Art DirectionTracy Susheski
  • Costume DesignValerie Halverson
  • Set DecorationCory Warren
  • Still PhotographerAllister Foster
  • EditorFranco Pante

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • christmas

Release history · US

When it landed

  • TV2019-11-17· Hallmark Channel

Also known as

International titles

  • PS: Es weihnachtet sehrDE
  • Kirjoita ennen jouluaFI

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