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The Mari Lwyd

Aaron, a lonely man haunted by a past tragedy, spends every Christmas drinking his pain away. But this year, his misery is interrupted by a sassy, ethereal holiday spirit-The Mari Lwyd. The zany spirit challenges him to an annual duel of festive songs and sharp wit. It's a hilarious and deeply heartfelt tale about finding your voice and healing old wounds, one carol at a time.

  • Ryan Dylan Wargnier
    Writer
  • Hannah Cairo
    Producer
  • Torey Gerace
    Producer
  • Charity Buckner
    Producer
  • Veronica Valenti
    Producer
  • Ryan Dylan Wargnier
    Key Cast
    "Aaron "
  • Sean Hayes
    Key Cast
    "The Mari Lwyd/Shawn"
  • Kate Faye
    Key Cast
    "Michelle "
  • Hailey Wargnier
    Key Cast
    "Wife"
  • Dylan Clark Wargnier
    Key Cast
    "Son"
  • Ryan Dylan Wargnier
    Director
  • Edmund Dale Lloyd
    Composer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    drama, comedy, holiday, christmas, supernatural, folklore
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 26, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Frosty Fest Film Festival 2025
    Los Angeles
    United States
    December 18, 2025
    North American Premiere
    Best in Festival Award
Director Biography - Ryan Dylan Wargnier

Actor, Writer, Director, Producer- These are just four of the many words that Ryan knows. While primarily an actor, this is his first time in the director's chair and he is very honored and humbled by the immensely talented and committed team who came together to give life to the wonderfully charming Mari Lwyd.

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Director Statement

"Who left their actor in this director's chair?"