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HOPE FOR CHRISTMAS Short Film

This holiday drama short is based on a small town's psychologist being brought out of retirement on Christmas Eve, to analyze a new visitor to town, who is accused of killing Santa Claus.

The story is set in the 1930s after a stranger causes turmoil to the mundane lives of the townspeople. In their paranoia they tie him up and accuse him of murder, then call in the retired local psychologist to analyze what to do.

Once his patients, these townspeople hover over the discussion between the Dr and the Stranger, until the end. The tables are turned and we learn it's the Dr, who is guilty for causing all this darkness, to the townspeople. .. and the stranger becomes the saviour.

  • Alexandre Bernard Belke
    Director
  • Kevin Romano - Huhn
    Producer
    Producer - Teen Across Canada
  • Robert Crowley Smith
    Producer
    Director - Teen Across Canada
  • Gary Stothers
    Key Cast
    "Dr Ruprecht"
  • Brian Grolla
    Key Cast
    "The Stranger"
  • Bryce Roberts
    Key Cast
    "Hans"
  • Linda McLachlan
    Key Cast
    "Barkeep"
  • Jan Crawford
    Key Cast
    "Ole Frieda"
  • Kevin Romano - Huhn
    Editors
  • Matt Worthington
    Editors
  • Robert Crowley Smith
    Editors
  • Kevin Romano - Huhn
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Holiday, Drama
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 16, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • MARKHAM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

    BEST DRAMA SHORT
  • IMPA - International Motion Picture Awards

    BEST SHORT FILM
  • 8 & HALFILM AWARDS

    BEST NARRATIVE SHORT; BEST ACTOR; BEST PRODUCER
  • SWEET DEMOCRACY FILM AWARDS

    BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR
  • NAPLES FILM AWARDS

    BEST PRODUCER
  • HOLLYWOOD ON THE TIBER

    FIRST TIME DIRECTOR & BEST ACTOR & BEST ACTRESS
  • CROWN POINT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

    BEST DRAMA SHORT
  • BLACKBOARD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

    BEST NARRATIVE SHORT
Director Biography - Alexandre Bernard Belke

Alex is the co-founder of MARKD Productions. He graduated from Algonquin College Television Broadcasting and Film Production at Toronto Film School.

He has completed a CO-OP with RogersTV, helping them Direct multiple segments and work with preparing the guests for their experience on television. With a passion for Directing, Scriptwriting and Producing, he pushes himself to exceed the expectations of every task given in order to perfect his work ethic.

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Director Statement

As the director of Hope for Christmas, I share the same love for Christmas as writer/producer Kevin Huhn. Most holiday films tend to have a colourful and comedic edge which is what makes this short film truly different. Since this film is mainly character and dialogue driven, my focus was on the actors’ performances and simplistic set design.

My unique directing style and cinematography skills, allowed me to blend the vision of a dark mood and tone with the rich dialogue script.