Short Summary
A new Christmas movie about how an ordinary man became an extraordinary Santa Claus. This is a true story inspired by a Pennsylvanian man who experienced the loss of his only son and became a Santa to many. This is an independent film that is filming this November in Central Pennsylvania.
- Filming November 2023, Releasing Christmas 2024
- Real life story inspired by true events. Faith adjacent Christmas movie.
- This is an amazing story that will become a holiday classic the whole family can enjoy.
Today it is harder than ever to make an independent film, and we need your help! Please keep reading and learn more. Not only can you donate to make this film a reality, but you can also get involved and earn fantastic perks only exclusive to this campaign.
What We Need & What You Get
Break it down for folks in more detail:
- We are keeping the budget low but spending money well.
- When you donate to our campaign you will get insider access.
- Every dollar counts. We will be raising private equity investment but this campaign is essential to secure the necessary funds to make the film the best it can be on a shoestring budget.
Genres & Audiences
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Original: Original story about how an ordinary man becomes an extraordinary saint. Based on a real life events & story. WARMING
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Hard Faith: A man dealing with grief and guilt finds purpose and healing in self sacrificial love. Gospel presentation and holiday cheer! INSPIRING
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Romance: A realistic love story of overcoming loss and hardship, while trying to be vulnerable again in a new relationship. MOVING
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Healing: This is a unique Christmas movie that shows what it's like to have a Blue Christmas and heal from the loss of a loved one. REDEMPTION
The Need: There are many Christmas movies that celebrate the holiday cheer and the happiness families experience.
"Saint Nick" also shows what it's like for people who are sad during the holidays. This story not only portrays how hard it can be for people at Christmas who experience grief and loss, but it also shows the beauty of healing while serving others and bringing cheer.
The Story
Logline: An original story about a man who lost his son, became Santa to many, reunites with his true love, and brings hope to all.
Short Summary: Nick misses his son around the holidays most of all. Nick cares for his elderly, but sharp-witted mother, Betty. He runs into his old girlfriend, Mary, at the store and they start dating again. Nick struggles working with his Dad, Ed, at the car lot and is reminded of what a failure he feels like. Nick tries to cheer up Mary and her Mother after an accident, and he decides to wear the Santa suit for the first time to cheer up patients in the hospital. He realizes through this experience that the only way he can heal his own grief and lack of self-esteem, is by serving others and bringing joy and smiles at Christmastime to children around town.
The story is still being finalized and some characters and situations may be revised in the final rewrite before production begins. Stay tuned. When you donate you will be the first to be in the know!
Director's Statement
I grew up believing in Santa Claus. It wasn't until much later in my life did I meet a real-life Santa. This story is inspired by true events and situations. Sometimes the heroes that make the greatest change in the world are those who are living amongst us. I learned a few years ago of one of my high school best friends that his Step Dad who had lost his own son now was playing Santa. I love the holidays and Christmas festivities and I wanted to learn more about this story.
I thought it was interesting to learn that the small town I grew up in at Central Pennsylvania now had a local Santa Claus. When I learned more about the story and started putting the pieces together, I realized that this story was actually miraculous. This kind hearted individual who had tragically lost his only son was now a Santa serving the families most in need. I was so inspired I began writing "Saint Nick" and I cannot wait to share this heart-warming story with the world.
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