Documentary Production and Distribution News

Digital curator FilmBuff releases the award-winning documentary "Becoming Santa" on digital platforms. The documentary, from director/producer Jeff Myers and writer/producer Jack Sanderson, is the story of one man entering the culture and character of Santa Claus for a single season.

We follow Sanderson as he bleaches his hair and goes to Santa School. He tries to do everything that Santa is asked to do. He works as a sidewalk Santa, does home visits, a Polar Express Train and a parade. Along the way, Jack collects children's wishes, learns about the benefits of belief, the history and origin of Santa and the ordinary people keeping the spirit alive.

Just in time for the beginning of the holiday season, FilmBuff will release "Becoming Santa" on iTunes, Vudu, Microsoft XBox, Sony Playstation, CinemaNow, YouTube VOD, and Amazon Instant Video on Tuesday, November 15. Called "an instant holiday classic" by AOL Moviefone, the documentary won the Spotlight Premieres Audience Award after its premiere at the 2011 SXSW Film Festival.

"Jeff and Jack made a great documentary that should delight both holiday film fans as well as the documentary crowd," said FilmBuff's head of content Matt Dentler. "We look forward to sharing this film with U.S. audiences throughout this holiday season, as well as many more to come."

Resources:

http://www.filmbuffondemand.com/