Joy for Christmas
Synopsis
When her family firm’s annual Christmas toy drive is in jeopardy, Holly Silver must convince pro athlete Jack Kane to be the public face of the campaign to help save it. As Noelle helps Jack rediscover the meaning of Christmas, Holly reconnects with her own family traditions. While Jack and Holly go through challenges of making Christmas dreams for others come true, they discover kindred spirits in each other and the potential for the gift of romance this holiday season.
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Type: Teaser • Published 2021-12-15
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve N. White, Joel Canfield, Lisa Canfield, Guy Yosub
- Original Score
- Stu Goldberg
- Original Title
- Joy for Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Brad Krevoy Television, Motion Picture Corporation of America, All Canadian Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat Williams
Steve N. White, Joel Canfield, Lisa Canfield, Guy Yosub
Stu Goldberg
Pieter Stathis
Franco Pante
Brad Krevoy, Amanda Phillips, Eric Jarboe, Lorenzo Nardini, Jimmy Townsend
Department Leadership Roster
Pat Williams
Director
Steve N. White
Screenplay
Joel Canfield
Screenplay
Lisa Canfield
Screenplay
Guy Yosub
Screenplay
David Anselmo
Producer
Kevin Leslie
Producer
Stu Goldberg
Original Music Composer
Pieter Stathis
Director of Photography
Franco Pante
Editor
Michael Nemirsky
Production Design
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 Joy for Christmas
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What is Joy for Christmas about?
When her family firm’s annual Christmas toy drive is in jeopardy, Holly Silver must convince pro athlete Jack Kane to be the public face of the campaign to help save it. As Noelle helps Jack rediscover the meaning of Christmas, Holly reconnects with her own family traditions. While Jack and Holly go through challenges of making Christmas dreams for others come true, they discover kindred spirits in each other and the potential for the gift of romance this holiday season.
Who directed Joy for Christmas?
Joy for Christmas was directed by Pat Williams.
Who stars in Joy for Christmas?
The principal cast of Joy for Christmas includes Cindy Busby, Sam Page, Erin Boyes, Wesley MacInnes, Jason Schombing.
When was Joy for Christmas released and how long is it?
Joy for Christmas was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Joy for Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joy for Christmas was composed by Stu Goldberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joy for Christmas?
Joy for Christmas 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.).