Phone Home for the Holidays
2024 | Comedy, Holiday | 9 min
Logline
Brad and Claire’s cozy Christmas Eve is upended when a heartbroken alien crash-lands in their backyard, sparking a holiday tale of empathy, identity, and second chances.
Synopsis
Brad and Claire are gearing up for a relaxing Christmas Eve full of cookies, cocoa, and cheesy holiday flicks. But their quiet night is interrupted when an alien named Zarus crash-lands in their backyard. Initially frightened, the couple quickly discovers that Zarus is no threat - only a lost soul from a war-torn planet, grieving the loss of his soulmate and trying to find a place to call home. Just as they begin to connect, their nosy neighbor Mrs. Quinn shows up with the police, having mistaken Zarus for an undocumented immigrant. As tensions rise, the characters are forced to confront not only what it means to belong, but how the holiday spirit can be a catalyst for compassion, even in the most unexpected encounters.
Awards & Recognition
• Premiered March 2024 at AMC Theater in Altamonte Springs (OIF Challenge)
• 13 Nominations including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Story
• 4 Wins: Best Hair and Makeup, Best Sound, Best Lead Actor, Best Supporting Actor
Quirky, heartfelt, and socially relevant - Phone Home for the Holidays reimagines the holiday special through the lens of found family, intergalactic loss, and radical empathy. It’s a comedy with a conscience, brought to you by the award-winning team at Cosmic Wave Films.