Candy Cane Candidate
Synopsis
Natural-born leader, Julia, returns to her hometown of North Falls for Christmas to drown her sorrows in eggnog, cookies, and Yuletide after her recent political campaign for city council ended in a landslide loss. It's the perfect place for Julia's holiday escape — until she realizes coming home means running into her old high school rival, Parker, the arrogant know-it-all who beat her in a race for senior class president.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat Kiely
- Screenplay & Story
- Melissa Bustamante
- Original Score
- Craig McConnell
- Original Title
- Candy Cane Candidate
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- MarVista Entertainment, Neshama Entertainment, 1Department Entertainment Services, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat Kiely
Melissa Bustamante
Craig McConnell
Ryan Kovack
Shane Boucher, Caitlin Delaney, Megan Ellstrom, Larry Grimaldi, Hannah Pillemer
Department Leadership Roster
Pat Kiely
Director
Melissa Bustamante
Writer
Shane Boucher
Producer
Caitlin Delaney
Producer
Jennifer Stroud
Costume Design
Ryan Kovack
Editor
Craig McConnell
Original Music Composer
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What is Candy Cane Candidate about?
Natural-born leader, Julia, returns to her hometown of North Falls for Christmas to drown her sorrows in eggnog, cookies, and Yuletide after her recent political campaign for city council ended in a landslide loss. It's the perfect place for Julia's holiday escape — until she realizes coming home means running into her old high school rival, Parker, the arrogant know-it-all who beat her in a race for senior class president.
Who directed Candy Cane Candidate?
Candy Cane Candidate was directed by Pat Kiely.
Who stars in Candy Cane Candidate?
The principal cast of Candy Cane Candidate includes Jacky Lai, Jake Epstein, Kara Duncan, Mickeey Nguyen, Edwina Renout.
When was Candy Cane Candidate released and how long is it?
Candy Cane Candidate was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Candy Cane Candidate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Candy Cane Candidate was composed by Craig McConnell.