Dear Santa
Synopsis
An elixir to our current state, "Dear Santa" takes us on the fanciful and poignant journey of a little known program called Operation Santa. For more than 100 years, human elves have been helping Santa respond to the thousands of letters children write and mail to him. This gripping documentary crisscrosses the country, following the most emotional letters as the elves work hard to make sure each child’s Christmas dreams come true.
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Dear Santa - Official Teaser I HD I IFC FilmsOfficial
Type: Teaser • Published 2020-10-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dana Nachman, Chelsea Matter
- Original Title
- Dear Santa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- UM Studios — Universal McCann
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dana Nachman, Chelsea Matter
Martina Radwan, Mike Abela
Jennifer Steinman Sternin
Chelsea Matter, Brendan Gaul, Dana Nachman
Department Leadership Roster
Martina Radwan
Director of Photography
Mike Abela
Director of Photography
Dana Nachman
Director
Chelsea Matter
Director
Jennifer Steinman Sternin
Editor
Chelsea Matter
Producer
Brendan Gaul
Producer
Dana Nachman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Santa
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What is Dear Santa about?
An elixir to our current state, "Dear Santa" takes us on the fanciful and poignant journey of a little known program called Operation Santa. For more than 100 years, human elves have been helping Santa respond to the thousands of letters children write and mail to him. This gripping documentary crisscrosses the country, following the most emotional letters as the elves work hard to make sure each child’s Christmas dreams come true.
Who directed Dear Santa?
Dear Santa was directed by Dana Nachman, Chelsea Matter.
Who stars in Dear Santa?
The principal cast of Dear Santa includes Damion DiGrazia, Orlando Mendez, Michael Muñoz, Andrew Wallace.
When was Dear Santa released and how long is it?
Dear Santa was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.