Family film ‘holiday twist’ starring sean astin, neal mcdonough, kelly stables & others secures nationwide theatrical release 

EXCLUSIVE: ETM Distribution has set a nationwide theatrical release for _Holiday Twist_, a new family film starring Kelly Stables (_Superstore_), Neal McDonough (_Yellowstone_), Sean Astin

(_Stranger Things_) and more. Marking the debut feature of Stephanie Garvin, who directed from her own script, the film will bow exclusively in 500+ theaters nationwide December 1. Pic

centers on a high-powered female executive and Grinchy workaholic CEO (Stables), whose whole world comes crashing down amidst unforeseen circumstances, despite her self-perceived importance.

With help from a Salvation Army Santa (Blake Leeper) and a little holiday magic, the protagonist finally realizes the key to letting go of her painful past is the answer to becoming the

twinkling light that both her community and her family need. Rounding out the cast are James Maslow (_Big Time Rush_), Emily Tosta (_Mayans M.C._), Caylee Cowan (_Willy’s Wonderland_), Drew

Fuller (_Army Wives_), Brian Thomas Smith (_The Big Bang Theory_), Haley Reinhart (_American Idol_), Kelli Mi Li (_Bling Empire_), singer-songwriter Jake Miller, and TikTok star Montana

Tucker. Producers on the project included Garvin (_The Trial of the Chicago 7_) and Scott Rosenfelt (_Home Alone_). WATCH ON DEADLINE The exec producer of the forthcoming romantic drama

_What About Love,_ starring Sharon Stone and Andy Garcia, which is slated for release on Valentine’s Day 2024, Garvin has also previously served as co-EP on titles including Aaron Sorkin’s_

The Trial of the Chicago 7_. In a statement on the ETM acquisition, she expressed her gratitude for “the invaluable collaboration with and support from my outstanding cast, crew, and

producer teams” while making her first feature. “Through many trials and tribulations, we managed to stay independent and create a family oriented movie with an original music sound track

designed to be a light for people who are suffering in many ways through tough times,” Garvin continued. “It’s a story of overcoming adversity, rolling with the punches, and finding joy in

the journey along the rocky road of life. It’s my personal passion that it will inspire audiences to be resilient, forgiving and transformative.”