‘A Merry Movie Christmas’ returns to The Electric Theater for fifth year

On Saturday, Dec. 12, the magic returns to where it all started. That’s right! The newly renovated Electric Theater will serve as host of “A Merry Movie Christmas.” This year marks a bit of a milestone for this grand cinematic celebration of all things Christmas. That’s because this holiday season, “A Merry Movie Christmas” is celebrating five years of the warm and fuzzies. Attending “A Merry Movie Christmas” is a great way to support and encourage local filmmaking. Additionally, a portion of proceeds will go to the All-Abilities Park at Tonaquint.

“A Merry Movie Christmas” is an all-ages event which will feature a special matinee presentation of The 2015 Holiday Edition of the Guerilla Shorts Showcase,” a collection of Christmas-inspired short films put together by passionate storytellers based right here in southern Utah. Attendees are encouraged to vote for their favorite short as there will be an Audience Choice Award presented at the end of the festivities.

In addition to what programmers are certain will be an entertaining collection of short films filled to the brim with Christmas spirit, there’s also a rumor going around that a very special guest will be taking time out of his hectic December schedule to make an appearance at this special get together. “Who?” you ask. Let’s just say he’s an incredibly jolly fellow with a thick white beard, and kids from all around the world positively adore him. Yet another reason to bring the whole family out to this wonderful event.

“A Merry Movie Christmas” continues a proud tradition of encouraging and supporting local filmmakers. More importantly, though, event organizers are looking to honor the true spirit of the holidays by raising some money for the All-Abilities Park in Tonaquint.

Let’s help pack the house and collectively share in the cinematic joy of this most wonderful time of year.

“A Merry Movie Christmas” will take place on Saturday, Dec. 12, at The Electric Theater, located at 68 E. Tabernacle in St. George. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and the event begins at noon. Admission is $6 per person (cash only). Children 10 and under are free.

Brought to you by The Electric Theater, The Space Between, St. George Musical Theater, Jazzy’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Grill, Redstone Olive Oil, Riggatti’s Pizza, Ernesto’s, MadAboutMovies.org, Cinemast.net, and The Independent.

“A Merry Movie Christmas” schedule of events:

12 p.m. — A trio of “Holiday Guerilla Shorts” from Christmas Past

Followed by “The 2015 Edition of the Guerilla Shorts Showcase”

“Hawk’s Hallelujah” directed by Jeff Sanders.
This music video featuring the great Blackhawk Walters finds a romance blooming during the most wonderful time of year.

“Christmas Massacre” directed by Carla Navarrete.
All is not well when a warm and fuzzy Christmas party is brought to a screeching halt by an intruder.

“Christmas Spirit Never Dies” directed by Rebekah Jackson.
You’ll never guess who’s coming to Christmas dinner in this unconventional holiday short.

“A Christmas Miracle” directed by Caleb Hatton.
A couple of wise guys have a job to do during the holidays, but things don’t necessarily go as planned.

“Son of Santa” directed by Kipp Howard.
If you’re tired of the commercialization of Christmas and want to get back to the true meaning of the holidays, then this quirky film is for you.

“All I Need For Christmas” directed by Christian Navarrete.
A tenacious boy, a loving mother, a father overseas, and a homeless man hoping for a little generosity all cross paths in this heart-warmer.

“You Win (On the Losing Team)” directed by Jeff Sanders.
The couple at the center of “Hallelujah” are back, but things are considerably different in this Blackhawk Walters music video follow-up.

“Secret Santa” directed by Liz Baxter
Christmas is all about giving, and in this sweet gem of a short, a young boy delivers this message loud and clear.

“Things We Never Had” directed by Dan Bringhurst.
Tragedy, fantasy, and the undeniable power of Christmas spirit collide in this whimsical tale of a father’s love for his daughter.

“Until Then” directed by Dan Fowlks and Don Barfuss.
A father and son relationship becomes increasingly strained during one fateful Christmas season.

“Untitled Holiday Short” directed by Adam Mast.
A young boy awakens from his slumber to find a single gift under the tree on a truly magical Christmas Eve.

“And All Through the House” directed by Lonie Black and Brandon Tippetts.
In this hilarious holiday epic, a peacefully sleeping family are oblivious to the arrival of a jovial Santa… and an uninvited guest.

Expect a handful of other surprises throughout this magical Christmas event.