4 things you didn't know about shooting a Christmas movie in the summer

Dec 22 2022 by Business Insider

 
Pat Mills.

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Pat Mills is a movie director who's directed his share of made-for-TV Christmas movies. He says they're often made in the spring or summer, which makes filming tough. Despite having to fake the Christmas vibe, the performances and aesthetics are better.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Pat Mills, who directed "The Christmas Setup'' and "Designing Christmas." It has been edited for length and clarity.

I've directed two made-for-TV Christmas...

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