The Christmas Contest

"Some people just get too wrapped up in winning."

2021 1h 24m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 40

TV MovieRomanceDramaComedy

Synopsis

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Exes Lara and Ben compete in a Christmas contest to win money for the charity of their choosing. The city watches them battle and choose what is more important, victory or love.

“Some people just get too wrapped up in winning.”

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Cast

Candace Cameron Bure
Lara
John Brotherton
Ben
Barbara Niven
Donna
BJ Harrison
Martha
Jennifer Higgin
Bernie
Doron Bell
Marty
Keenan Tracey
Chuck
Matteus Lunot
Jayce

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paula Elle
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paula Elle, shot by Tyler Walzak. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 8

CAST

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Candace Cameron Bure and John Brotherton and Barbara Niven carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Some people just get too wrapped up in winning.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt15316422 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 40 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Paula Elle directs. Tyler Walzak behind the camera. Mark Adams cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Directed by Paula Elle, shot by Tyler Walzak. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Mark Adams shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Candace Cameron Bure and John Brotherton and Barbara Niven carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Some people just get too wrapped up in winning.".
7IMDB entry: tt15316422 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 40 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.