Christmas at Moose Lake

I am the DIT for the feature Christmas at Moose Lake. When successful New Yorker Alyssa Dawson retreats to her family’s lakeside cabin for Christmas to heal from a painful breakup, she is forced to confront shifting family dynamics and past grief. But as she reconnects with Sean, a thoughtful former flame …

This was probably the best shooting experience in my career. Everybody was so chill!

Title

Christmas at Moose Lake

Role

Media Manager-DIT

Project’s IMDB

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt41054296/reference

My IMDB

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1193155/

Production Company

MJT Studios
Third Coast Films
Wrigley Media

Director

Jennifer Tadlock

Equipment (Client’s)

• 2 x Red Camera – 6K
• DJI Mavik Action 5 Drone
• CFexpress v4 Type B Card Reader
• RED PRO CFexpress Camera Cards
• 3 OWC Thunderbay4 RAIDS
• 2 Shuttle Drives

Hardware (My Gear/Kit)

• 2023 MacBook Pro 16″ with M2 Pro, 32 MB RAM, 1 TB HD
• 2021 iPad Pro 12.9″ with M2 – 2nd monitor
• OWC Thunderbolt 4 Hub with 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports
• Ivanky Docking Station Pro Hub with 14 ports
• Lexar Multi-Card 25-in-1 USB 3.0 Reader
• 12 Outlet Belkin Power Strip Surge Protector
• Laptop Cooler Cooling Pad
• USB Desk Fan
• Quik Cart Collapsible Rolling Crate on Wheels
• iPhone 15 Pro
• 2018 Nissan Rogue SL All Wheel Drive
• I’m looking for an excuse to buy a Portable RAID to add to my Gear.

Software

• Imagine Products ShotPut Pro
• Micro$oft 365 Office

Workflow

• Offload data using ShotPut Pro to Hard Drive
• Log data into online MicroSoft Excel Card Log
• Sync Audio and Video
• Export Dailies onto Shuttle Drives

Type of Production

Feature

Trailer

Not posted yet

Behind the Scenes

Below are some Behind the Scenes photos from One by One.

Description

I am the Media Manager for this shoot. That means I collected all the video and audio files and cloned them onto various hard drives. My job is to ensure the integrity of the data thru the Production Pipeline.

Great American Family Channel

“The enthusiasm from audiences for Great American Christmas continues to grow every year, and it is incredibly rewarding to see how deeply these films resonate with viewers who are looking for stories that uplift, inspire, and bring people together,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Welcoming Ryan Paevey to Great American Christmas is especially exciting – Ryan and I have a long-shared history of making audience-favorite films, and I know first-hand the warmth and authenticity he brings to each role. It is truly thrilling to bring this stellar cast to Great American Christmas,” Abbott concluded.

            Alyssa Dawson (Robertson), a New York-based professional, returns to her family’s lake house for Christmas following a recent breakup, only to find herself navigating unresolved grief, evolving family ties, and the pull of long-held traditions. As her dad (Dillon) cautiously steps into a new chapter with Donna (Henstridge), Alyssa must reconcile the past with the promise of what lies ahead. When she reconnects with Sean (Paevey) – a thoughtful visitor with a meaningful connection to her history – a misplaced engagement ring sets off a heartfelt journey that leads Alyssa back to what matters most: love, belonging, and the courage to embrace new beginnings.

            Set against the charm of small-town holiday traditions, Christmas at Moose Lake delivers a deeply resonant story of grace, healing, and the enduring spirit of Christmas – where home is not just where we have been, but where we choose to go next.

            “Christmas at Moose Lake is the kind of holiday film that delivers all the warmth, charm and emotional connection audiences are looking for during the Christmas season,” said Executive Producer, Brian Williams. “With this exceptional cast, our terrific partners and Jennifer Tadlock at the helm, we believe the film captures something timeless about love, family and the true spirit of Christmas.”

More examples

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