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Producing a Christmas-themed romantic comedy feature for the holiday streaming market.

• Proven genre demand: Christmas rom-coms are consistent performers in the annual streaming marketplace.
• Experienced production team: Partnered with producers from Very Merry Entertainment with a track record of successful holiday films.
• Established distribution: Secured global distribution through Nicely Entertainment.
• Strong creative leadership: Directed by Jake Jarvi, with prior success in feature films and award-winning web series.
• Unique story concept: Combines classic holiday storytelling elements for broad audience appeal.

Exes of Christmas Past is raising funds to produce a holiday-themed romantic comedy feature film, modeled after popular Hallmark-style movies. The film follows Josie Fletcher, a successful hotel manager who returns home for the holidays to help her family’s B&B and reconnects with three of her high school ex-boyfriends. Through heartfelt moments and festive preparations, Josie rekindles a romance and rediscovers the value of family and tradition. The production is backed by Very Merry Entertainment, known for distributing successful Christmas films to platforms like Hulu and AMC+, and will be filmed at the iconic Cherry Tree Inn, famously featured in Groundhog Day.

Funds raised will cover production costs, including cast, crew, post-production, and marketing efforts. Exes of Christmas Past has secured global distribution through Nicely Entertainment, a leading distributor in the feel-good movie space, ensuring a wide audience reach. The creative team includes director Jake Jarvi, known for his award-winning web series and feature film Haunt Season, and co-writer Eliza Toser, who brings a deep appreciation for romantic fiction. The project is designed to capitalize on the consistent demand for Christmas rom-coms in the streaming market, combining the classic “return home” trope with the timeless structure of A Christmas Carol to deliver a cozy, familiar viewing experience.

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Exes of Christmas Past is a Christmas-themed romantic comedy feature film blending classic holiday tropes with fresh storytelling, aimed at the streaming market.

Exes of Christmas Past is a Christmas-themed romantic comedy feature film designed in the Hallmark model, blending familiar seasonal tropes with fresh storytelling. The film follows Josie Fletcher, a hotel manager who returns home to her family’s bed and breakfast for the holidays, only to encounter three of her high school ex-boyfriends staying there. As she assists each ex with their personal challenges, Josie rekindles a romance with Sam, one of the exes who has recently sold his tech company, leading her to embrace a new chapter of life running the family B&B. The film combines the “big city girl returns home” narrative with the classic three-visitor structure from A Christmas Carol.

Produced in collaboration with Very Merry Entertainment, known for successful Christmas rom-coms, and distributed globally by Nicely Entertainment, the film is positioned to tap into the evergreen demand for holiday-themed content. Director Jake Jarvi, co-writer Eliza Toser, and executive producer Chris Charles bring extensive experience in film production, with Jarvi’s previous feature, Haunt Season, achieving a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. With a target budget of $300,000, Exes of Christmas Past offers investors a 120% recoupment before profit sharing begins, aiming to leverage the consistent marketability of Christmas romantic comedies across streaming platforms.