The First Christmas
Synopsis
The story of the birth of Christ brought to life in this claymation short film.
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The First Christmas
Type: Clip • Published 2020-06-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lindsay Van Blerk
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Moynihan
- Original Score
- Michael Joseph Shapiro
- Original Title
- The First Christmas
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- XYZOO Animation, Billy Budd Films, The Adelante Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lindsay Van Blerk
Frank Moynihan
Michael Joseph Shapiro
Bob Luke, Jackie Le Cordeur
Lindsay Van Blerk, Frank Moynihan
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Luke
Editor
Jackie Le Cordeur
Editor
Lindsay Van Blerk
Producer
Frank Moynihan
Writer
Lindsay Van Blerk
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Christmas
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What is The First Christmas about?
The story of the birth of Christ brought to life in this claymation short film.
Who directed The First Christmas?
The First Christmas was directed by Lindsay Van Blerk.
Who stars in The First Christmas?
The principal cast of The First Christmas includes Christopher Plummer, Nicholas Ellenbogen, Keith Grenville, Frank Moynihan, Jonathan Pienaar.
When was The First Christmas released and how long is it?
The First Christmas was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Christmas was composed by Michael Joseph Shapiro.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Christmas?
The First Christmas holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).