“A Carolina Christmas” is a holiday movie premiered in 2020 that makes you believe in the magic of Christmas. The movie, directed by Jerry Dalton, took place in a small coastal community in Paradise, South Carolina, featuring prominent actors like Shay Denision, Richard Lake, and Josh Kay. In the movie, a newly hired city inspector hates Christmas and tries to shut it down. Read on to find more about the shooting locations, and trivia of this movie.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “A Carolina Christmas” was carried out in the United States, especially at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This scenic location provided a picture-perfect background to this beautiful family movie. The filming dates, however, are not specified.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Shay Denison | Erika |
| Richard Lake | Charley |
| Josh Kay | Nic |
| Jose Vasquez | Ben Cashman |
| John Wes Lewis | Tim Johnson |
| Meri Beth Howard | Elizabeth |
| Sophie Belle Henry | Bella |
| Joy Brown | Mayor |
| Clark Brandon | Doug |
| Sarah Farra | Cheryl |
| Jaeda Jordan | Tashandra |
| John Paul Miller | Kevin Howard |
| Mica Miller | Kelly Howard |
| Claudia Amacher | Mother at Restaurant |
| Trina Angel | Nurse |
| Perry Arms | Flashback Customer |
| Adrianna Barkey | Gene’s secretary |
| Charlotte Beth | Krissy |
| Karen Boles | Erika’s Mother |
| Bronson Howard | Boy in church |
| Wayne Brown | Duane |
| Phillip Carandang | Landscaper |
| Traci Chanaca | Police Officer |
| Jerry Dalton | Detective |
| Jeanine Diaz | Bad Teenager 2 |
| Kendall Elvis | Flashback Customer |
| Christi Farmer | Theatre Patron |
| Duane Farmer | Theatre Manager |
| Steve Forster | Flashback Ben’s Dad |
| Juan Gonzalez | Police |
| Kathryn Hedgepath | Julie |
| Brandi Hilton | Beth |
| Patrick Ingram | Bar Owner |
| Caroline Kay | Bella’s Friend |
| Bonnie Levine | Customer with Red Tree Orniment |
| Clayton Matthews | Donut Shop Owner |
| Peter Mcdonnell | Doctor |
| Kristin Montgomery | Donut Shop Employee |
| Treg Monty | Police Commissioner |
| Cynthia Morris | Bar Patron |
| Bryant Parson | Father at Restaurant |
| Jose Patino | Gustavo |
| Tyler Paulk | Hotel Office Person |
| Anna Mae Quinn | Girl at Restaurant |
| Lauren Rash | Karley |
| Joan Reilly | Housekeeper |
| Megan Robertson | Bar Patron |
| Ben Rosenthal | Flashback Ben |
| Benjamin M. Rosenthal | Flashback Ben |
| Pierre-Olivier Tavernier | French Pizza Chef |
| John Ware | Guitarist at Bar |
| Heidi Wieder | Erika’s Oma / Erica’s Grandma |
| Horst Wieder | Hans |
| Eric Wilkerson | Eugene |
| Maranatha Williams | Director of Church Play |
Trivia and Facts
- Even though this movie is about Christmas, the director, Jerry Dalton, also took the role of the city inspector who disliked Christmas and was determined to shut it down.
- The movie consists of several colorful characters including the city inspector, a loved city employee who loves Christmas, and a single mom and her daughter who have moved to the city for starting a new life.
- Despite the inspector from New York trying to shut down Christmas in this small quaint coastal community, Christmas was saved confirming the belief in the magic of Christmas.
- Not every character in the movie is as they appear to be, especially the city inspector.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 33.6954218
- Longitude: -78.8802094
- Place ID: ChIJASFVO5VoAIkRGJbQtRWxD7w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
