Everything You Need to Know About A Christmas List of Blessings – A Heartfelt Great American Family Holiday Movie
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Learn all about A Christmas List of Blessings, the upcoming Great American Family holiday movie. Get the latest on cast, plot, production, and how to audition for GAF films on Project Casting.
Introduction
Holiday movies are a beloved tradition, and A Christmas List of Blessings is poised to become a standout entry in the seasonal lineup. Produced by Great American Family (GAF) and Evoke Entertainment, this original telefilm blends emotional storytelling, festive cheer, and the warmth of unexpected connections. Whether you’re tuning in for the magic or seeking your next acting opportunity, here’s everything you need to know.
About A Christmas List of Blessings
A Christmas List of Blessings is part of GAF’s 2025 Great American Christmas programming. Set to debut during the network’s holiday celebration, the film is a classic story of kindness, transformation, and meaningful relationships. It will also be available on streaming platforms like Great American Pure Flix and GFam+.
Plot Summary
The story follows Natalie, a children’s book illustrator dealing with creative burnout. One day, she discovers a young neighbor’s Christmas wishlist—not filled with toys, but sincere prayers asking for blessings for family and community. Moved by the girl’s innocence and hope, Natalie begins fulfilling the wishes anonymously under the persona “Adeline the Angel.”
In the process, she forms a growing bond with the girl’s widowed father, Wes. As her secret acts of kindness influence both her art and her heart, Natalie faces a turning point: can love and creativity coexist with the truth? What happens when the story she’s writing begins to mirror real life?
Cast and Characters
The film brings together a talented cast of holiday movie favorites:
- Shae Robins as Natalie, the illustrator with a giving heart
- Christopher Russell as Wes, the devoted single father
- Madeleine Cox as Caroline, the little girl with the list of blessings
- Michael Strickland as Stephen
- Tom Young as Tom
- Brenda Gorlick as Katy
- Derek Kun as Matt
Each performance helps bring warmth and sincerity to a story grounded in human connection and holiday spirit.
Production Details
- Director: Nicholas Humphries
- Writer: Ansley Gordon
- Executive Producers: Samantha Degagne, William Tom Fielek
- Producer: Anthony Fankhauser
- Production Company: Evoke Entertainment / Great American Media
- Filming Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Filming Timeline: July 2025
Casting for the film included locally sourced talent in Canada through ACTRA Manitoba, with auditions held in June and production wrapping in the summer of 2025.
Themes and Tone
A Christmas List of Blessings is built around universal values that make holiday movies memorable:
- Faith and community, through a child’s prayerful wishlist
- Creative rebirth, as Natalie finds new inspiration through giving
- Romantic discovery, with emotional depth between Natalie and Wes
- Kindness and transformation, woven through every act of giving
The film blends gentle romance, spiritual undertones, and familial love into one moving story that’s perfect for the holiday season.
Where to Watch
You can watch A Christmas List of Blessings during the 2025 Great American Christmas event on:
- Great American Family (TV)
- Great American Pure Flix (Streaming)
- GFam+ (Ad-free live feed)
Official release dates are expected to be announced later in the year.
Casting and Audition Information
While A Christmas List of Blessings has wrapped production, Great American Media produces numerous original holiday films each year. Opportunities often include:
- Principal and supporting roles
- Background/extra casting
- ACTRA or SAG-AFTRA affiliated regional castings
To audition for future roles in Great American Family films like A Christmas List of Blessings, stay tuned to Project Casting.
Conclusion
A Christmas List of Blessings promises to be one of the most heartfelt holiday releases of the year—filled with meaning, warmth, and the kind of storytelling that makes the season special. Whether you’re watching for the message or hoping to be part of a future production, it’s a film that inspires giving, connection, and hope.
To audition for a role in A Christmas List of Blessings or similar holiday productions, keep your eyes on Project Casting. We’ll keep you posted as soon as new casting calls become available.
