The Christmas Contest
“Some people just get too wrapped up in winning.”
Synopsis
Exes Lara and Ben compete in a Christmas contest to win money for the charity of their choosing. The city watches them battle and choose what is more important, victory or love.
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Type: Clip • Published 2021-11-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paula Elle
- Screenplay & Story
- Joie Botkin, Scarlet Wilson
- Original Title
- The Christmas Contest
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Muse Entertainment, Lighthouse Pictures, iCandy Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paula Elle
Joie Botkin, Scarlet Wilson
Tyler Walzak
Mark Adams
Jim Head, Shawn Williamson, John MacCarthy, Candace Cameron Bure, Jane Porter
Department Leadership Roster
Paula Elle
Director
Tyler Walzak
Director of Photography
John MacCarthy
Producer
Lloyd Stone
Production Design
Mark Adams
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Christmas Contest
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What is The Christmas Contest about?
Exes Lara and Ben compete in a Christmas contest to win money for the charity of their choosing. The city watches them battle and choose what is more important, victory or love.
Who directed The Christmas Contest?
The Christmas Contest was directed by Paula Elle.
Who stars in The Christmas Contest?
The principal cast of The Christmas Contest includes Candace Cameron Bure, John Brotherton, Barbara Niven, BJ Harrison, Jennifer Higgin.
When was The Christmas Contest released and how long is it?
The Christmas Contest was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Is The Christmas Contest based on a book or true story?
The Christmas Contest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Scarlet Wilson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Christmas Contest?
The Christmas Contest holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).