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Hallmark-Style Short Featuring Pella Holiday Love Story Premieres Today
Pella, IA (December 20, 2024) – It’s not often that a municipal utility rallies a volunteer army of writers, directors, cinematographers, actors and extras to produce a Hallmark-style short film, but it happened in Pella in December. The resulting heartwarming Pella Fiber production titled “The Spirit of Pella Christmas” premieres today on YouTube.
Recently named one of ten “festive Christmas towns [that> feel like a Hallmark movie” by Midwest Living, Pella's latest designation prompted Pella Fiber to collaborate with a local nonprofit, Spirit of Pella, to assist with production. “When Midwest Living's article was posted, we knew the timing was right” said Christi Vander Voort, Spirit of Pella board president.
Vander Voort persuaded a friend, Nashville screenwriter and director of two feature films, Jamey Durham, to write the script and direct the romantic comedy which features Nick and Emily who rekindle their young love at Christmastime against the backdrop of Pella’s Vermeer Windmill, the Tunnel of Lights in Central Park, horse-drawn carriage rides, Cheesemaker’s Inn and Christmas shopping in downtown Pella shops.
The short film, shot and edited by Pella Fiber’s programming coordinator Monte Goodyk, is posted for free viewing on the Pella Fiber and Spirit of Pella’s social media accounts and is also available on YoutTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmN0Q7waaAA
About Pella Fiber
Pella Fiber is a homegrown, locally-owned municipal utility managed by the City of Pella that supplies 100% fiber, reliable internet, television and phone service to Pella residents. www.pellafiber.com https://www.facebook.com/PellaFiber
About Spirit of Pella
Spirit of Pella is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering connection and collaboration among residents and visitors through impactful community projects. From public gathering spaces and interactive art to promoting seasonal events and preserving Pella’s rich heritage, the organization works to create an abundant future for all who live in and visit Pella. www.spiritofpella.org facebook.com/spiritofpella instagram.com/spiritofpella
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