The Perfect Gift

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The Perfect Gift
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Directed by Jefferson Moore
Written byJefferson Moore (screenplay and story)
Produced byJefferson Moore
Kelly Worthington Moore
Starring Jefferson Moore
Christina Fougnie
Amy Hess
Matt Wallace
CinematographyTim Antkowiak
Gary Leo Miller
Edited by Pate Walters
Music byBJ Davis
Production
company
Kelly's Filmworks
Distributed byKelly's Filmworks LTD
Release date
  • November 1, 2009 (2009-11-01)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Perfect Gift is a 2009 independent holiday film. It stars Christina Fougnie, Amy Hess, Matt Wallace and Jefferson Moore. It was filmed almost entirely in the state of Kentucky.

Plot

Maxine Noelle Westray (Christina Fougnie) is a typical schoolgirl, yet she is incredibly spoiled and bratty. Born on Christmas, she only sees that day as a time for lavish and expensive gifts. Her overworked executive mother (Amy Hess) is struggling to provide a "suitable" holiday environment for her co-workers. A disillusioned young minister (Matt Wallace) does not see Christmas as a minister should. Then one day a drifter (Jefferson Moore) comes into town and changes these three people's lives forever by teaching them the true meaning of Christmas and that the best gift of all doesn't come in wrapping.


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