A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Featuring:
Brittany Bristow, Olivier Renaud, Eliza King
Written by:
Bryar Freed
Directed by:
Michelle Ouellet
Release Date:
November 8, 2023
Original Title:
Merry Mystery Christmas
Genres:
Drama | Romance | TV Movie
Production Companies:
Fireside Pictures
Production Countries:
Canada
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 84
When Leslie, a rising star reporter inadvertently botches her investigative piece about a powerful City Council member, her boss decides she needs to pivot to something more seasonal. Her next assignment is to uncover the identity of a local late-night bandit who has been stealing beautiful home Christmas displays across the city. She’s not the only one on the case though, Preston, local detective and Christmas enthusiast has made it his mission to identify the culprit and restore the town’s holiday spirit. As they spend more time together, they discover more than just clues pointing them to their culprit, they also discover that their undeniable chemistry might actually be true love.
A rising star reporter must uncover the identity of a local late-night bandit who has been stealing beautiful home Christmas displays across the city.
Casting Associate:
Mallory Horsman
Costume Design:
Morgan Todd
Director:
Michelle Ouellet
Director of Photography:
Juan Carlos Montalvo
Music:
Catalin Marin
Producer:
Taralee Gerhard
Production Accountant:
Logan A. Wagner
Third Assistant Director:
Mallory Horsman
Writer:
Bryar Freed
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