Behind the Beard: Making Santa Real

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We’re thrilled to announce that Behind the Beard: Making Santa Real is an Official Selection of the 2026 Christmas Spirit Film Festival!

There’s something especially fitting about seeing a film celebrating the real people who keep the ma

Bringing a memory to life. ❤️

When Susen Mesco shared the story of Hazel with us for Behind the Beard: Making Santa Real, she was recalling a moment from decades ago, long before we were there with a camera.

To help bring that memory to the screen,

“…incredibly moving…” ❤️🎅

Huge thanks to @filmthreat and Kent Hill for the wonderful review of Behind the Beard: Making Santa Real!

As we continue our festival run, it’s been incredible seeing audiences connect with

🎅 Our Midwest Premiere! 🎬

Yesterday, Behind the Beard: Making Santa Real hit the screen at the Grand Rapids Film Festival, marking another incredible stop on this film’s journey.

Seeing these stories continue to find new audiences is someth

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