A California Christmas: City Lights (2021) Filming Locations and Cast Details

The movie, “A California Christmas: City Lights” (2021), is a comedic drama that revolves around characters Callie and Joseph, who are on the cusp of losing their romance amid business and familial responsibilities. It was directed by Shaun Paul Piccinino and features stars like Lauren Swickard, Josh Swickard, and Ali Afshar. The included information shares remarkable details about the film’s production, shooting locations, cast, and trivia.

Where it Filmed?

The stunning scenes in the movie were filmed primarily at two locations in California, USA – Petaluma and San Francisco. The filming took place from June 25, 2021, to August 4, 2021, revealing a vigorous shooting schedule that spanned over a month.

Cast Details

Cast Name	Role
Lauren Swickard	Callie
Josh Swickard	Joseph
Ali Afshar	Leo
David Del Rio	Manny
Natalia Mann	Hannah
Raquel Dominguez	Brandy
Laura James	Victoria
Noah James	Owen
Katelyn Epperly	Liz
Gunnar Anderson	Connor
Amanda Detmer	Wendy
Derrica Barbee	Derrica
Bethany Walls	Ainsley ‘Mother Mary’
Julie Lancaster	Ms. Van Aston
Kane Lim	Kane Kim
Riley Dandy	Tiffany
Daniel Booko	Kirk
Will Dao	Harry
Rayana Ragan	Gina
Johnny Afshar	Sergio
Tony Panterra	Rogelio
James Markham Hall Jr.	Jaren
Emelia Hartford	Lindsey
Veronica Alicino	Zumba Dancer
Marcia L. Chun	Soup kitchen patron
Mellanie Hubert	Kiera Swanson
Krista Mitchell	Rich party guest for fundraiser
Donovan Patrick Walsh	Homeless Man
Lance Alberti	Gala Guest (uncredited)
Tiana Bes	Winery and Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Anya Fuchs	Gala Guest (uncredited)
Jackson Horton	Homeless kid (uncredited)
Tracy Todd	Gala guest (uncredited)

Trivia and Facts

Here are some interesting facts about the movie:

The boat scene in the movie has an exclusive shooting location – it was filmed on the Petaluma River in Petaluma, California.

There’s a slight continuity error in the film – around half an hour in, characters Joseph, Lauren, and Victoria ride the elevator from their high-rise balcony suite to the hotel’s lobby. Still, the elevator’s floor indicator erroneously shows them going up, not down.

The movie is a sequel to “A California Christmas” (2020), and it continues the narrative of the characters in the previous film.

The soundtrack of the film includes the song “Forever Kind of Way”.

Geo Location Details

Location Name: Petaluma, California, USA
- Latitude: 38.232417
- Longitude: -122.6366524
- Place ID: ChIJTQx0woxKhIAR8mItZDW4_6s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Petaluma, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Location Name: San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7749295
- Longitude: -122.4194155
- Place ID: ChIJIQBpAG2ahYAR_6128GcTUEo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles