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Be an Extra in a Hallmark Movie: Connecticut's Christmas Contest
Get ready for your closeup movie fans! Connecticut is launching its very own Christmas Movie Trail, and there’s a super exciting contest for you to get involved in.
Everything You Need to Know About Connecticut’s Christmas Movie Trail and Contest
What’s Happening?
Launch of Connecticut Christmas Movie Trail: This is the first-ever Christmas movie trail in the U.S., showcasing over 20 holiday films shot in Connecticut.
Meet Hallmark Stars: Twelve lucky winners will get to meet popular holiday movie stars, including Wes Brown, Erin Cahill, and Michael Rady.
Contest Details
How to Enter: Fill out an online form and tell them what you love most about the holiday season in Connecticut.
Winners Announced: 12 winners will be chosen to attend an event in Hartford on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Extra Role Opportunity: One of the winners will be selected to be an extra in an upcoming Hallmark Christmas movie being filmed in the state.
Entry Deadline: Make sure to submit your entry by Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 11 p.m.
Why It Matters
Celebrate Connecticut’s Charm: Governor Ned Lamont emphasizes that this event highlights the state’s beautiful landscapes and historic towns.
Experience the Magic: The contest offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit and connect with the film industry.
Deets
Event Date: Nov. 13, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. in Hartford.
Contest Deadline: Nov. 6 at 11 p.m.
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Connecticut is turning into a holiday movie wonderland, and this is your chance to be part of the magic! Isn’t everything just so spectacular in CT?
Since it’s Hallmark, I’m sure they are looking for pleasant human beings to be in these movies, but they are still stories they are telling, and no story is worth sharing unless it has conflict. You need bad guys, jerks and mutants to tell any good story and I’m available. I’m a method actor so I’ve been in character as an A-hole for 45 years. Call me Hallmark!
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You’ve found yourself at a common roadblock, one or more of your family members have decided they want to watch a movie they’ve never seen before. You suggested “Elf” and someone said, “not again”, you said we can watch “Home Alone” and someone groaned “nooooo.”
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