Today in Wheeling History: November 15—The Capitol Theatre held the premiere of "A Christmas Tree Miracle," a holiday film shot in Wheeling, WV, and Belmont, Ohio (2013).
"A Christmas Tree Miracle," directed by J.W. Myers and written by Ty DeMartino, showcases both Hollywood talent and local artistry. The film stars Claudia Esposito (Julie George), Barrett Carnahan (Nick), Emily Capehart from Wheeling Park High School (Natalie), Siomha Kenney (Nina), and veteran actor Terry Kiser (Henry). Shot in 2011-2012 at the Feisley Tree Farm in Belmont, Ohio, and throughout Wheeling, West Virginia, the film follows the George family's transformation from materialism to meaningful living. Executive producer Kristin Seibert led the production through Flyover Films and Route 40 Films, creating opportunities for local talent and locations to shine on screen. The premiere event exemplified community involvement, with proceeds benefiting St. Matthew's Episcopal Church's Food Pantry, the Soup Kitchen of Greater Wheeling, and the Greater Wheeling Coalition for the Homeless. The film received the Dove Foundation's highest rating and reached national audiences through UPTV in 2014, highlighting the Ohio Valley's capacity for professional film production.
To learn more: YouTube (https://tinyurl.com/yc86j339), Wheeling Intelligencer (https://tinyurl.com/yntzmrv2), IMDB (https://tinyurl.com/28pvcf6k), Wikipedia (https://tinyurl.com/yzyxza6h) (https://tinyurl.com/29w44dsh)
Photo credits: YouTube, Wheeling Intelligencer, IMDb
"A Christmas Tree Miracle," directed by J.W. Myers and written by Ty DeMartino, showcases both Hollywood talent and local artistry. The film stars Claudia Esposito (Julie George), Barrett Carnahan (Nick), Emily Capehart from Wheeling Park High School (Natalie), Siomha Kenney (Nina), and veteran actor Terry Kiser (Henry). Shot in 2011-2012 at the Feisley Tree Farm in Belmont, Ohio, and throughout Wheeling, West Virginia, the film follows the George family's transformation from materialism to meaningful living. Executive producer Kristin Seibert led the production through Flyover Films and Route 40 Films, creating opportunities for local talent and locations to shine on screen. The premiere event exemplified community involvement, with proceeds benefiting St. Matthew's Episcopal Church's Food Pantry, the Soup Kitchen of Greater Wheeling, and the Greater Wheeling Coalition for the Homeless. The film received the Dove Foundation's highest rating and reached national audiences through UPTV in 2014, highlighting the Ohio Valley's capacity for professional film production.
To learn more: YouTube (https://tinyurl.com/yc86j339), Wheeling Intelligencer (https://tinyurl.com/yntzmrv2), IMDB (https://tinyurl.com/28pvcf6k), Wikipedia (https://tinyurl.com/yzyxza6h) (https://tinyurl.com/29w44dsh)
Photo credits: YouTube, Wheeling Intelligencer, IMDb
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