The 2020 Lifetime holiday film “Let’s Meet Again on Christmas Eve” perfectly captures the spirit of the festive season with its heartwarming story, charming characters, and festive backdrops.
Directed by Jeff Beesley from the script of Carley Smale, the movie follows two college sweethearts reconnecting after seven years while coordinating a wedding at the time of holidays.
Juliette Hagopian, known for her work on beloved Christmas movies like “Snowed Inn Christmas” and “No Time Like Christmas,” takes the reins as producer. The film is made by Brad Krevoy Television in association with Julijette.
Let’s Meet Again on Christmas Eve Filming Locations
Let’s Meet Again on Christmas Eve was primarily filmed in Winnipeg, the capital of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Principal shooting took place in Feb 2020 and wrapped in early March in the same year, after three weeks of filming.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
With its historic buildings, quaint neighborhoods, and ability to transform into both small towns and big cities, Winnipeg has become a go-to destination for Christmas movie productions.
Specific filming locations in Winnipeg that popped up in “Christmas Plus One” include the grand Pantages Theatre, the Trappist Monastery, Red River College, and the stately homes along Wellington Crescent and Kingsway.
Neighborhoods like Albert Street were likely featured for their traditional decorated houses and lamp posts bedecked with wreaths.
McGee Street Studios
In keeping with pandemic filming guidelines, scenes for “Christmas Plus One” were predominantly shot on closed indoor sets at McGee Street Studios.
Located at 380 McGee Street, this newly renovated 16,000 square foot production facility is owned by Juliette Hagopian, who also served as producer on the film.
With a long list of Lifetime holiday movies under her belt like “Snowed Inn Christmas” and “No Time Like Christmas,” Hagopian made sure proper safety precautions were implemented before and during the filming period.
Behind the Scenes
The filming locations of “Christmas Plus One,” from the downtown shots to the suburban homes, came together to create the perfect holiday wonderland backdrop for this heartfelt Lifetime movie.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the crew and cast members were required to quarantine for two weeks before filming began.
Additionally, all necessary health and safety measures were implemented throughout the production process.
Winnipeg’s ability to transform into a magical Christmas village makes it a location of choice for so many productions this time of year.
Some of the recent productions that were done in Canada includes Christmas at the Chalet, Planes Trains and Christmas Trees, and Christmas Plus One.
Let’s Meet Again on Christmas Eve Cast
Kyla Pratt plays Corinne, a successful event planner who returns to her hometown for a Christmas wedding.
Brooks Darnell plays Rob, Corinne’s college sweetheart who she reconnects with during the wedding planning process.=
Paul Essiembre plays Sam, Rob’s best friend and business partner.
Other cast members of the Lifetime christmas movie includes:
- Sarah Luby asTracy
- Nancy Sorel as Nancy Bennet
- Rachael McLaren as Elizabeth
- Hazel Venzon as Seamstress
- John B. Lowe as Bernard
- Marina Stephenson Kerr as Store Owner
- Erik Athavale as Victor
- Paul Essiembre as Sam Bennet
Where can I watch Let’s Meet Again on Christmas Eve?
Let’s Meet Again on Christmas Eve is available to stream on demand on Lifeitme.
