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Johnny Jr.

From the time he was 6 years old, Johnny Jr. never received a Christmas present from Santa. When he finds out that the absence of gifts stems from another boy’s lie, Johnny will make the last Christmas present of his childhood one to remember… revenge.

  • William Halaas
    Key Cast
    "Johnny Jr."
  • Owen Andrews
    Key Cast
    "Owen"
  • Ava Brynes
    Key Cast
    "Elf"
  • David Halaas
    Key Cast
    "Cop"
  • Greg Durbin
    Key Cast
    "Santa"
  • Jay Atikson
    Key Cast
    "Photographer"
  • Jessica Andrews
    Key Cast
    "Owen's Mom"
  • Briana Halaas
    Key Cast
    "Johnny's Mom"
  • Lily Andrews
    Director
  • Lily Andrews
    Writer
  • Lily Andrews
    Producer
  • Lily Andrews
    Editor
  • Lily Andrews
    Cinematographer
  • Jessica Andrews
    Set Design
  • Jessica Andrews
    Props/Costumes
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Dark Comedy, Holiday, Christmas, Drama, Student
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 10, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    iPhone
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Raisbeck Aviation High School
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Youth Diversity Film Festival
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    March 23, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Reale Film Festival - BiMonthly Awards
    Cinisello Balsamo, Milano Milano
    Italy
    April 29, 2024
    Award Winner
  • Madrid International Short Film Festival
    Madrid
    Spain
    May 12, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Flint Youth Film Festival
    Flint, Michigan
    United States
    July 28, 2024
    Official Selection
  • New York Tri-State International Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    June 15, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Roma Short Film Fest
    Roma, Lazio
    Italy
    June 20, 2024
    Official Selection
  • RED MOVIE AWARDS
    Reims, France
    France
    May 23, 2025
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Lily Andrews

Lily Andrews, 18, is a Greek-American filmmaker and screenwriter from Seattle, WA, and a film student at Chapman University. With a background in improv and sketch writing, she brings a comedic lens to everything she does, whether she’s writing, directing, or performing. Her work leans into humor as a way to explore connection, nuance, and the absurdities of everyday life. She aspires to be a professional showrunner, director, and screenwriter.

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