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Light Before Christmas, The

After losing their way on a cold, blustery Christmas Eve, two children, Katie and Makean, are rescued by their firend, The Candleman, an old sage who imports wisdom, hot chocolate and stories. He invites the shivering children to his cozy cottage where he helps them warm up and dry out their mittens.

Knowing a little holiday magic will raise the children's spirits, The Candleman opens a weathered book and begins to read the classic tale The Night Before Christmas. To their astonishment, Katie and Makean find themselves as characters in the poem, where they experience the wonder and delight of Santa's visit to their home. Hoping not to be seen, the children sneak from their bedorom and watch wide-eyed as Santa carefully fills the stocking and gently tucks gifts under the glittering Christmas tree.

This stop-motion animated film fills the giant screen with lavishly detailed sets and characters inspired by the designs of renowned artist James C. Christensen.

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Animation, Drama

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This film is available in 2D for 2008. A 3D version of the film will be available in 2009.

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Released:
November 13, 2008
Status: In Distribution
3D: Yes
Run Time: 32 minutes
Format: 15/70, Digital
Distributor:
Cinema Group, K2 Communications (Asia--except Japan and Singapore, Europe, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand)
Produced By:
Evergreen Holiday Classics, Tandem Motion Pictures Studios
Executive Producer: Michael R. Todd
Producer: Clifford A. Miles, Sabrina Strickland Martinez
Director: Nathan Smith
Associate Producer:
Writer: Bryan Allen
Cinematography: Nathan Smith
Sound Editor:
Visual Effects:
Music/Score: Lisle Moore
Editor: Nathan Smith
Narrator:
Other Credits: Featuring the voices of Ken Sansom, Brock Holman, R. Chase O'Neil, Robin Miller
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