Storyboard visual purposes ONLY
Storyboard visual purposes ONLY
Storyboard visual purposes ONLY
Storyboard visual purposes ONLY
In Development
"Hot Santa"
Christmas / Comedy / Mystery/Romance
based on the best selling book
"Just Claus" by de de Cox
A funny and endearing film with a dash of mystery, perfect for the holiday season!
"Hot Santa" is a funny and heartwarming holiday tale filled with charm, romance, and festive cheer. Set in a picturesque small-town mall, the story beautifully blends mystery, humor, and heartfelt moments as two former colleagues reunite to solve a series of break-ins. With lovable characters, touching themes of redemption and community, and a sprinkle of Christmas magic, this screenplay delivers the perfect feel-good experience for the holiday season. A delightful celebration of love, family, and the spirit of giving!
Based on the Best Selling Book by
de de Cox
Screenplay by:
Tané McClure
based on the book by: de de Cox
Produced and Directed by
Tané McClure
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:
Peggy Forseth-Andrews
Produced by
Tané McCure and de de Cox
"Hot Santa" (Christmas, comedy romance), is a holiday-themed story set in a charming Northern California shopping mall. The narrative follows Davina (Dayve) Jenson, a determined and striking mall manager, as she deals with mysterious break-ins during the Christmas season. Despite nothing being stolen, Dayve suspects a larger criminal plot and seeks help from her former police captain, who assigns Kayson Danvers, a ruggedly handsome cop on leave, to go undercover as the mall's Santa Claus. Kayson, accompanied by his loyal police dog Scout, reluctantly takes the job to avoid losing his badge.
The story blends mystery, romance, and holiday cheer, as Dayve and Kayson navigate their past relationship while working together to uncover the truth behind the break-ins. The screenplay introduces a colorful cast of characters, including Beth, Dayve's bubbly assistant; Christian, a quirky shop owner; and Marmee and Paula, who run a trendy fashion store. The festive atmosphere of the mall, complete with a grand Christmas tree and holiday decorations, sets the stage for the unfolding drama.
As the plot progresses, the attraction between Dayve and Kayson rekindles, and the mystery deepens with more break-ins and strange occurrences, such as food wrappers and toys left behind. The story builds tension with a brewing storm, power outages, and the mall's closure, leaving Dayve and Kayson stranded together overnight. The story promises a mix of heartfelt moments, humor, and suspense, making it a compelling holiday tale.
Script Analysis:
The screenplay follows the structure and themes typical of a Hallmark-style movie. It features a small-town setting, Christmas festivities, romantic tension between the leads, a heartwarming resolution, and themes of community, love, and redemption. The story includes light drama, humor, and a feel-good ending, all hallmarks of this genre.