If you’ve ever dreamed of creating a holiday film that delights audiences and becomes a seasonal favorite, this webinar is for you. Holiday movies aren’t just festive, they’re one of the most reliable and profitable genres, with networks and streamers constantly seeking new titles. Understanding what makes these films work creatively and commercially can help you craft stories that warm hearts and attract buyers.
But making a holiday movie isn’t just adding a Christmas tree. Strong concepts, tight storytelling, and smart production planning are crucial, from shooting “winter” scenes in summer to balancing romance, humor, and heart. You’ll learn the rules that make these films resonate: familiar faces in casting, audience expectations for comfort, and the elements that keep viewers coming back.
Your instructor, Steven, brings insider experience from Sony Pictures Television, HBO Films (Bad Education, The Normal Heart, Game Change, Temple Grandin), and Studio TF1 America. He’s developed and produced holiday films for Amazon Prime, Peacock, and Great American Family, and has mentored emerging creatives through every stage of production.
In this webinar, you’ll explore concept development, packaging, production logistics, distribution, and long-term marketability. Steven will share behind-the-scenes lessons, reveal the secret ingredients of re-watchable holiday films, and give you a practical roadmap to develop, produce, and sell a movie that delivers both emotional warmth and commercial success.
PLUS! You’ll get a downloadable Holiday Formula Cheat Sheet
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This is a fun one!
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I couldn't agree more :) hope you're doing well Xochi!!
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Very excited for the webinar tomorrow -
Feel free to drop any questions for the live Q&A section below. Our moderator will be active in the Lounge and will make sure Steven gets to them!
If you can’t attend live, no worries, just leave your question here and you’ll receive the recording within 48 hours, along with the handout.
If you need anything at all, you can always reach us at edu@stage32.com
Can’t wait to see you there!
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You will also be able to drop your questions for Steven or for our moderator Sebastian in the webinar Zoom chat as well, if you're attending live tomorrow at 1pm PT!
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Looking forward to moderating and to all the great questions from our community here on Stage32 Sydney S :)
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Drawn from an ancestral download, this saga uncovers the hidden path of a lineage marked by stolen children, broken vows, and the echoes of those who lived before.
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Awesome Springer, so nice to meet you today on the community event :)
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Thank you to everyone who joined us LIVE for the webinar and for all the questions - and a big thank you to Steven - who will make a Stage32 profile :). I was so happy to see you got not only good practical advice out of it but, equally important, inspiration! Look forward to tracking also the thoughts of all that will watch it on-demand. cheers