Christmas List (film)
Christmas List is a 2016 romance television film directed by Paul A. Kaufman, written by Duane Poole, and starring Alicia Witt & Gabriel Hogan. The film is about Isobel plans a storybook Christmas with her boyfriend, including a snow-covered cottage in the Northwest, and a carefully composed bucket list of classic holiday traditions. But when the boyfriend goes AWOL, the list proves challenging and a tempting new romance turns her life upside down. The movie is based on the novel "The Christmas Bucket List" by Ella Fairlie.[1][2][3]
| Christmas List | |
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| Based on | "The Christmas Bucket List" by Ella Fairlie |
| Written by | Duane Poole |
| Directed by | Paul A. Kaufman |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Jeff Toyne |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Jamie Goehring Kevin Leslie |
| Cinematography | Ryan McMaster |
| Editor(s) | Garry M.B. Smith |
| Running time | 85 min |
| Production company(s) | Kaufman/Plager Productions |
| Distributor | Hallmark Channel (United States) TF1 (France) |
| Release | |
| Original network | Hallmark Channel (United States) TF1 (France) |
| Original release |
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| External links | |
| Website | |
Plot summary
Isobel Gray (Alicia Witt) plans a long time dream of a storybook Christmas, from her childhood bucket-list. Left to do it by herself, since her boyfriend Brett Bishop is away on business, she finds the meaning of a real holiday atmosphere with the help of Jamie Houghton (Gabriel Hogan), a local builder.
Cast
- Alicia Witt as Isobel Gray
- Gabriel Hogan as Jamie Houghton
- Peter Benson as Brett Bishop
- Wanda Cannon as Ellen Gray
- Christine Chatelain as Trish
- Chance Hurstfield as Kyle
- Susan Hogan as Cathy
- Kathryn Kirkpatrick as Patty
- Lina Renna as Emma
- Doug Abrahams as Fire Captain
- Christian Convery as David Anthony Owens
- Trinity King as Young Isobel
- Samantha Kendrick as Young Ellen
- Karly Warkentin as Boy's Mother
- Gelsea Mae as Receptionist Hillary
- Laura Mitchell as Co-Worker
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38th Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Movie or Special – Young Actor | Won | ||
| 4th Joey Awards | Best Principal or Supporting Actor in a TV Movie Feature Age 6-10 Years | Nominated | ||