This Christmas (2007)


This Christmas
TaglineYou can't exchange family.
GenreComedy, Drama, Romance
CountryUSA
Filming LocationsEl Rey Theater - 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, California, USA
LanguageEnglish
Sound MixDolby Digital, SDDS, DTS
ColorColor
Film TypeFeature
Film ClassFamily Drama, Reunion Films, Holiday Film
ThemesFamily Gatherings
TonesSentimental, Reflective, Poignant, Bittersweet
TagsChristmas, Estrangement, Family Reunion, Gathering

This Christmas is a 2007 Christmas comedy-drama film produced by Rainforest Films and distributed by Screen Gems. Written, produced and directed by Preston A. Whitmore II, it is a Christmastime story that centers around the Whitfield family, whose eldest son has come home for the first time in four years. The film is based on the 1971 Donny Hathaway song of the same name, which is covered by Chris Brown in the film.


Cast and Crew


Cast

Joseph 'Joe' Black

Quentin Whitfield

Shirley Ann Whitfield, Ma'Dere

Michael 'Baby' Whitfield

Devean Brooks

Malcolm Moore

Claude Whitfield

Kelli Whitfield

Melanie 'Mel' Whitfield

Gerald

Lisa Moore

Ricky Harris
Cousin Fred

Ronnie Warner
Dude

Haskell V. Anderson III
Reverend Caldwell

Javion Francis
Keshon

Karen

Stacy Meadows
Troy

Raynard

Mark Craig
Officer #1

Aviva June
Tree Lot Attendant

Nicholas Harvell
Clerk

El Rey MC

Shelina Wade
Jazz Songstress

Denetria Champ
Gospel Singer

Garry G.
MP

Mirtha Michelle
Bartender

Mark Craig
Police Officer #1

Imia Fleur Edwards
Club Girl

Garry Guerrier
M.P.

Producer

Paddy Cullen
executive producer

Nicholas Harvell
associate producer

Damon Lee
executive producer

executive producer

William Packer
producer

executive producer

Ronnie Warner
executive producer

Original Music

Cinematographer

Alexander Gruszynski
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Editor

Paul Seydor
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Casting Director

Kim Hardin
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Production Designer

Dawn Snyder
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Set Decorator

Wanda 'Beau' Peterson
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Costume Designer

Francine Jamison-Tanchuck
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Makeup Department

Barbara Augustus
makeup artist

Debra Denson
makeup department head

Jason Green
additional hair stylist

Jasmine Kimble
hair department head

Kimberly Kimble
key assistant hair stylist

Cole Patterson
makeup artist

Beverly Jo Pryor
key makeup artist

Judy Twine
makeup artist

Production Manager

Catherine S. McComb
production supervisor

Nick Phillips
executive in charge of production

Bill Wohlken
post-production supervisor

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Todd Amateau
first assistant director

Renee Hill
second second assistant director

Bruce A. Simon
first assistant director: second unit

Art Department

Mychael Bates
property master

Allison Gross
assistant property master

Dominique James
set dresser

Stella Starlight
assistant art director

Michael P. Sweeney
assistant property master

Thomas Zamora
art department coordinator

Sound Department

Mark Agostino
ProTools playback operator

Kami Asgar
supervising sound editor

Bill W. Benton
sound re-recording mixer

Tom Burns
sound recordist

Willie D. Burton
production sound mixer

Scott Cannizzaro
adr engineer

Kim Drummond
adr supervisor

Gregg Frazier
cable person

Vincent Guisetti
foley artist

Scott G.G. Haller
dialogue editor

Andrea Horta
dialogue editor

Pamela Kahn
foley artist

Tateum Kohut
sound re-recording mixer

John Marquis
sound effects supervisor

Sean McCormack
supervising sound editor

Eryne Prine
sound effects editor

Jacob Riehle
first assistant sound editor

Kyle Rochlin
foley mixer

Tim Tuchrello
sound editor

David Weisberg
adr mixer

Special Effects

John C. Carlucci
special effects foreman

Lou Carlucci
special effects coordinator

Michael Clarke
special effects technician

Ken Tarallo
special effects

Visual Effects

Casey Allen
digital compositor

Raoul Bolognini
visual effects producer: Zoic Studios

Kristen Branan
head of production: Zoic Studios

Trent Claus
Inferno artist

Thomas Nittmann
visual effects producer: Lola Visual Effects

Brian Nugent
Flame artist, compositor: Flame artist

Rocco Passionino
visual effects supervisor

R. Matt Smith
digital compositor

Sean Wallitsch
Flame artist: Lola Visual Effects

Edson Williams
visual effects supervisor: Lola Visual Effects

Ryan Zuttermeister
associate visual effects producer: Lola Visual Effects, visual effects editor: Lola Visual Effects

Stunts

Hollis Hill
stunts

Horace Knight
stunt double

stunt double

Darryl Reeves
stunt double

Nathan Siebring
stunts

April Weeden-Washington
stunt double

Boni Yanagisawa
stunts

Camera and Electrical Department

Claire Farrand-Stone
camera loader

Joe Hill
grip

Rick Lamb
camera operator

Chris Lombardi
camera operator: "b" camera

Jim McComas
electrician

Markus Mentzer
second assistant camera: "a" camera

Michael C. Price
key grip

Landon Ruddel
best boy grip

Jan Ruona
first assistant camera: "b" camera

N. Owen Taylor Jr.
additional video assist operator

Henry Tirl
camera operator: "a" camera, Steadicam operator

Michael Ursetta
rigging electrician

Chuck Weiss
video assist operator

Casting Department

Michelle Adams
casting associate

Natasha Ward
casting assistant

Costume and Wardrobe Department

Lorenzo Hearns Jr.
key costumer

La Shan Knox
costumer

Earl Tanchuck
costumer

Editorial Department

Stuart Acher
additional editor

Patrick Flannery
additional editor

Harry Muller
color timer

Julia Nessling-Douglas
digital intermediate producer

Frank Pass
colorist

Music Department

Michele Aristy
score assistant

Spring Aspers
music supervisor

Todd Bozung
supervising music editor

Ryan Gaines
music coordinator

Greg Hayes
assistant music engineer

Pilar McCurry
music supervisor

Transportation Department

Chris Ferrence
dot supervisor

Keith D. Fisher
transportation captain

Aaron Skalka
transportation coordinator

Other Crew

Briana Burke
location manager

Joe Burns
key assistant location manager

Kerry Carter
production assistant

Deborah Chung
production assistant

Jason Drennan
production assistant

Virginie Drouot
assistant: Ms. Cullen

Robert Foulkes
location scout

Nicholas Harvell
assistant: Mr. Whitmore

Doris Hellmann
production accountant

Ryce Hetherington
assistant production coordinator

Jean Hodges
food stylist

CJ Johnson
production assistant

Celine Manier-Huscher
location scout

Noa Ochi
assistant: Mr. Phifer

Robert Paulsen
key assistant location manager

Paul Pawlowski
post-production accountant

Scooter Perrotta
set production assistant

Arian Simone Reed
publicist

Marci Rosenberg
production coordinator

Will Sandoval
production assistant

Lisa G. Shillingburg
first assistant accountant

Brandi Slayton
assistant: Mr. Packer

John Trujillo
layout board

Laura Walker
production assistant

Jason Camp
production assistant

Marc C. Geschwind
extras coordinator

Thanks

Jennifer Byrd
special thanks

Production Company

Facilitator Films
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Rainforest Films
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Screen Gems
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Distributor

LK-TEL

Screen Gems

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
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Special Effects

Technicolor Culver City

Miscellaneous

Liquid Soul Media
marketing and promotion

ChapmanLeonard Studio Equipment
camera dollies

Hannibal Studios
score recording facilities

Jive Records
soundtrack

Keslow Cameras
camera equipment provided by

MS-ProMusicSupervisor.com
post-production

Picture Mill, The
titles

Rockbottom Rentals
nextel cell phone rentals, cell phone rentals, walkie rentals

Soundtrack
ADR Facility

Transportation Resources
transportation equipment






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