Last weekend, Southern Utah based film-makers presented a collection of holiday-inspired short films in an effort to raise money for “Dixie Care and Share” and “The Happy Factory“. As expected it was a magical evening and the event was able to provide quite a bit of help to two very important organizations. While these organizations were at the very heart of “A Merry Movie Christmas”, it should be noted this event also prides itself on the encouraging and supporting of local film-making.
With Christmas a day away, a handful of dedicated artists of all ages and skill sets wanted to share their wonderfully creative projects with all of you. There are ten movies in total, and each bring their own unique brand of Christmas spirit to the table.
Please enjoy, but more importantly, have a very Merry Christmas!
“DECK THE HALLS: JOGGERNAUT 3” (4 min.) —Directed by Dan Fowlks— “Audience Choice Award For Best Film”
Cathy Ford and Melanie Camire have a brutal rematch in a sequel so epic, that Part 2 was skipped all together.
“MCGUFFIN SAVES CHRISTMAS” (5 min.)–Directed by Lonie Black and Brandon Tippetts— “Audience Choice Runner Up”
This action extravaganza from the minds of Lonie Black and Brandon Tippetts serves as both a creative parody of action movies and a loving tribute to Guerilla film-makers.
“THINGS I TAKE WITH ME” (15 min.)–Directed by Jeff Sanders— Featuring “Best Actor” Winner Corbin Navarrete
This heartbreaking holiday reality check follows a boy (beautifully played by Corbin Navarrete) as he consorts with a handful of random individuals on one episodic Christmas Eve.
“A LITTLE CHRISTMAS WISH” (10 min.)– Directed by Christian Navarrete— Featuring “Best Actor” Winner Corbin Navarrete
This holiday charmer revolves around a young boy, a woman who’s husband has gone missing, a fantastical secret, and, of course, the spirit of Christmas.
“CHRISTMAS ROULETTE” (10 min.)– Directed by Kreigh Carter and Matt MacArthur— Featuring “Best Actor” Winner Corbin Navarrete
Your favorite Christmas characters come together for a holiday dinner but their pleasantries are in danger of being thwarted by someone with a hidden agenda.
“THE MAGI” (3 min.)– Directed by Mike Wiest
This heartfelt music video represents the spirit of giving at its most pure.
“THE NUTCRACKER BEFORE CHRISTMAS” (2 min.)– Directed by John and Briana Pugh
The less you about this one going in, the better. Let’s just say that this is one Nutcracker you don’t want to mess with!
“A VERY MERRY DETOUR” (6 min.)– Directed by Shane Hecksel
This stop motion animated gem from 14 year old Shane Hecksel, finds Mr. and Mrs. Claus on a road trip, reminiscing about the past.
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“A VERY JERRY CHRISTMAS: SPECIAL DIRECTOR’S CUT” (19 min.)– Directed by Kipp Howard
Jerry is having a really bad day. On the brighter side of things, he really only wants one thing for Christmas and with any luck, he just might get it.
“SANTA’S LITTLE HELPER” (8 min.)– Directed by Adam Mast
As he makes his final stop on Christmas Eve, Santa Claus is all smiles in this new take on a familiar legend.
THE LOCAL CELEBRITY SHOW WITH SHELDON DEMKE (60 min.)– “A MERRY MOVIE CHRISTMAS” RECAP SHOW–DAN FOWLKS, BRANDON TIPPETTS, LONIE BLACK, CORBIN NAVARRETE, AND MORE!
John Pugh's lifelong passion for film led him to partner with Mast in creating Cinemast.net, where he works as a content developer and writer. Pugh shares his love for film and storytelling with others and resides in Southern Utah with his wife and three children.
