The Movie That Hamilton Made.
When a community comes together to make a movie, magic happens.
A journey of Preposterous Proportions
A Classic Holiday Story
When a mail strike prevents children's letters from reaching Santa just days before Christmas Eve, he falls into a mysterious unwakeable sleep. Head Elf Rodney is forced to take a courageous journey to the Land of Magic Spirits to uncover the source of Santa's magic. Only then can Santa's helpers attempt to save Christmas and restore hope for a now gloomy world. Wake up Santa, we love you!
Based on the interactive stage play that ran for 15 years in Hamilton and was seen by thousands of adoring children, the story is soon to be a live-action motion picture.
Creating opportunities at home
Supporting the Community
Our ambition is two-fold. Create a film that will entertain and inspire children around the world for generations while at the same time raising money for the local children’s charities including the Rotary Children’s Fund.Our unique funding and distribution model aims to raise $3 million in support of Children's Charities over the next 10 years.
Starring Hamilton
Built locally, shared globally
Hamilton takes centre stage. As a location, it will play two key roles in the movie — both itself and a magical place we all know and love: the North Pole.The project has already attracted an experienced Canadian production team, including award-winning producers and some of Canada’s best-known actors. We also have agreements with the Rotary Club of Hamilton and The Westdale to help create a spectacular hometown launch.But this is intended to be much more than another movie filmed in Hamilton. We want to bring the whole City together for one project, giving Hamilton businesses, organizations, community leaders and families a genuine connection to the film — including opportunities to appear in its climactic interactive scenes.
Our Guiding Theme
Whimsy & Wonder
The world needs more inspiration from its entertainment. It needs stories to cheer for and laugh with. Stories that feel like a part of us.
And so, we're putting delight at the centre of this endeavour by making sure every creative decision reinforces an experience full of Whimsy & Wonder.
Our Leadership Team
Behind the Magic
Meet the legendary creative team who's bringing this story to life.
Executive Producer MARY DARLING, WESTWIND PICTURES | Creator of Little Mosque on the Prairie, broadcast in 80+ countries, and producer of hundreds of hours of internationally distributed television.
Executive Producer CLARK DONNELY, WESTWIND PICTURES | Producer of hundreds of hours of TV including What on Earth for the CBC, Family and Friends for LIFE Network, This Small Space and Love by Design on HGTV and Designer Guys which has sold to over thirty countries.
DIRECTOR JEREMY MAJOR, THE SHOOTING EYE | A veteran feature and documentary director with extensive experience bringing productions from development through completion.
Head Writer / IP Originator LEE FAIRBANKS, LPJ PRODUCTIONS | Original creator of Santa’s Big Sleep, the underlying stage property, and author and producer of seven stage plays.
Supporting Executive Producer / Co-Writer PATTI CANNON, LPJ PRODUCTIONS | Directed the original stage play and brings extensive experience in arts governance, public-sector institutions, grant funding, and organizational leadership.
Wake
Up
Santa
We can't do it alone
Get involved
We need your help. Here's how you can get involved.
• Local cast and crew
• Locations
• Financial support and investment
• Screening eventsWe're excited to bring a new community-driven model to our production process.
In Partnership With
A CYCLE OF GIVING
Your Meaningful Contribution
When you contribute to our campaign, your support helps fund the production of the movie, and then in turn will support local children's charities. For more details, or to contribute as an investor, contact: [email protected]
Thank you
We look forward to connecting with you soon.
Our Guiding Theme
Whimsy & Wonder
The world needs more inspiration from its entertainment. It needs stories to cheer for and laugh with. Stories that feel like a part of us.
And so, we're putting delight at the centre of this endeavour by making sure every creative decision reinforces an experience full of Whimsy & Wonder.