A Boy Called Christmas
"Experience the magic."
An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible…
Directed by Gil Kenan
Written by: Gil Kenan, Ol Parker
Produced by: Dan MacRae, Joe Naftalin, Matt Haig
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