Private Project

December to Remember (Short)

A young singer-songwriter travels home for Christmas only to discover that her ailing mother is now counting her final days. In the throes of heartache, the family must find solace in one another, and more importantly, her hopeful, healing music.

  • Melissa Goad
    Director
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  • Bob Leone
    Writer
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  • Melissa Goad
    Writer
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  • Bob Leone
    Producer
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  • Melissa Goad
    Producer
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  • Angelo Panetta
    Producer
  • Todd Terry
    Key Cast
    "John Gerard"
    Disciples in the Moonlight, Vindication, Running the Bases, Jesus Revolution, Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad
  • Marisa Lynae Hampton
    Key Cast
    "Hannah Gerard"
    Lifemark, Vindication, Into the Spotlight, Dynasty
  • Anna Terry
    Key Cast
    "Grace Gerard"
    Vindication, Pursuit of Freedom, Texas Zombie Wars
  • Shelah Larson
    Key Cast
    "Abigail Gerard"
    They Don't Cast Shadows, This Side Up, Bad Vintage, Back Home
  • Liv Davenport
    Key Cast
    "Gabriella "Ella" Gerard"
  • David Michael Reardon
    Key Cast
    "Derek Taylor"
    Outer Banks, The Food that Built America, Running the Bases, The Christmas Pledge, Silent Night in Algona, The Glitch
  • Lucas Hyde
    Key Cast
    "Travis Becker"
    Will Trent, Bullet Train, The Family Business, Wild West Chronicles
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 25, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:85
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Melissa Goad

This is Director Melissa Goad's second film. Melissa is known as the "Actor's Director" with her background starting out in acting. She loves to tell stories through film, especially those that tug at the heart like "December to Remember".

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Director Statement

When we were creating the screenplay for the short (a small part of the feature film), we wanted it to be something that was very relatable, but also with a message of hope. I think we achieved that. I hope you enjoy this sweet family drama.