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Hi, I'm Hannah.

WYOMING CHRISTMAS CAROL is a classic Christmas family film, but is centered around the powerful themes of Family Reconciliation and the true meaning of Home, best expressed through Grace's mother’s dying phrase, "A family's never broken if they love each other well."

The main theme is home, and the recognition that home is not so much a physical place as the presence of people you love.

I am uniquely suited to tell this story, not only because of my story, but because my hometown has been so important to me. I was born and raised there, my Mom and sister are there, and my Father is buried there.

As Cody is the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park, I grew up watching the town flood with tourists in the summer - and genuinely struggle in the winter.

I wrote this film specifically in the winter to pour into my town in its off-season - bringing production money to hotels, restaurants, and local workers.

I want to give back to the town that raised me.

1. Hannah Barefoot, Writer & Lead Actress

Wyoming Christmas Carol is an independent Christmas Western feature film that explores themes of grief, family, reconciliation, and the healing power of music against the breathtaking backdrop of the Wyoming Rocky Mountains.

More than a movie, Wyoming Christmas Carol is a celebration of community, music, and the enduring power of hope. We invite you to join us in creating a high-quality, entertaining film designed to inspire audiences while showcasing the people, landscapes, and spirit of the West.

AT A GLANCE -

The story centers on Grace, a talented singer-songwriter who has been emotionally adrift since the tragic death of her mother.

The family’s historic dude ranch, a place filled with cherished memories, is now facing financial ruin. Grace has all but abandoned her musical aspirations, her grief leaving little room for dreams.

The film reaches into the honest journey we all have to take as life takes turns aside from what we had hoped. Through the unexpected grace of friendship and community, the film explores family reconciliation, finding the humanity in those from whom we’re different, and the transformative power of music.

Through the forging of friendships and the uplifting comfort of community, the film explores family reconciliation, the transformative power of music, our ability to find humanity in those different from ourselves, and love - echoing the message of Grace's mother's final words: "A family’s never broken if they love each other well".

Music. Redemption. The wonder of Christmas. The power of movies.

That's Wyoming Christmas Carol.

7 Reasons To Invest in Wyoming Christmas Carol -

1. Wyoming Christmas Carol is being produced by an experienced, award-winning team with a proven track record of festival accolades, theatrical distribution, and critic and audience approval.
2. We're ready to go. The screenplay is complete, essential filming locations are secured, and key creatives are attached.
3. The project has already attracted strong support from individuals, businesses, and local government, including a prestigious grant from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, bringing total funds raised to roughly $192,000 to date.
4. The project has already attracted major interest from established sales agents and distributors.
5. Investors recoup 120% of principal plus a 50/50 net split with producers for the life of the film - PLUS Perks!
6. Investors share in all revenues from the film, including syndication, targeted screenings, and sales of the soundtrack.
7. Faith & Family Christmas Movies are good business - 2024 Movie Guide's report shows that Faith and Family movies have returned to dominating the box office, even without a name cast. Adding to that, Christmas movies are an evergreen asset that audiences return to year after year.

Wyoming Christmas Carol benefits from ideal market positioning. A key finding of multiple industry reports is that positive, redemptive, and morally uplifting content has incrementally produced greater box office and streaming success in recent years, and done so more efficiently, than other genres and styles.

With key elements assembled and substantial early support secured, the project is well-positioned to advance toward production and capitalize on the enduring demand for high-quality holiday entertainment.

Cody, Wyoming - Our Main Location

Investment Opportunity

This is a fan-owned film seeking to raise the remaining $600,000 needed for production, post-production, marketing, and release through this equity crowdfunding campaign.

The investment structure is designed to align the interests of the filmmakers and investors, providing for the return of principal plus a 20% premium before profit participation, followed by a 50/50 share of net revenues. The team believes Wyoming Christmas Carol has the potential to become an enduring holiday title with long-term audience appeal.

To date, the project has already secured approximately $192,000 through cultural grants, corporate sponsorships, and private seed funding, demonstrating strong early support and momentum.

Additional details can be found below and in the attached materials. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the project and for considering becoming part of its journey.

Note: This is the Reservations Round. The first $50,000 in reservations toward the $600,000 goal will facilitate the filing of a Form C, allowing the campaign to become publicly visible and move into its next phase.

SCREENPLAY REVIEW

“WYOMING CHRISTMAS CAROL is a heartwarming holiday screenplay that elevates itself above typical genre fare through strong character work and emotional depth. While following faithfully familiar patterns, it succeeds through authentic relationships and meaningful character growth.”

- Greenlights Coverage report

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FINANCIAL PLAN

NOTE: In the film industry, a waterfall outlines how revenues are distributed among investors, producers, and other participants.

The Wyoming Christmas Carol waterfall is designed to reward supporters by providing for the return of investor principal plus a 20% premium before profit participation begins. After that, investors and producers share net earnings equally through a 50/50 split.

By combining priority recoupment with ongoing participation in the film's success, the structure seeks to create a strong alignment between the people financing the film and the team bringing it to life.

1. All funds raised herein are raised as Investments. This is a fan-owned film.
2. Investors' return of principal is prioritized off the top. *
3. Investors' 20% return above principal, is preferred (prioritized), before other returns.
4. Investors' Pro-rata share of receipts inures for the full extended life of the film.
5. The film can be revenue-generating as early as 12 -18 months from this campaign. (Est. 4 to 6 weeks pre-production; 18 days principal photography; 16 to 18 weeks post-production.)

* Full details appear in the Custom Contract/Financing Agreement. The waterfall is detailed in Paragraph #8.

The target raise is $600K. Note: This is the Reservations Round. The first $50,000 in reservations toward the $600,000 goal will facilitate the filing of a Form C, allowing the campaign to become publicly visible and move into its next phase.

In addition to financial returns, investors also receive curated benefits:

The logos and businesses listed below have provided financial support and/or in-kind benefits or services to the film. The Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund has awarded Wyoming Christmas Carol a prestigious grant. In addition, the City of Cody has contributed significant production support, including fee waivers, law enforcement assistance, and other valuable resources - even Christmas decorations for its historic Main Street.

Wyoming Christmas Carol has already secured key locations for its filming, including Rimrock Dude Ranch, Buffalo Bill's Original Irma Hotel, Cassie's Steakhouse (a 100-year-old former brothel-turned cowboy bar), and Cody's historic Main Street, the bulk of which have been donated in-kind.

Full third-party comparables report from Nash Information Services available upon request.

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Thank you for reading. We hope you choose to join us on this meaningful filmmaking journey from script to the big screen and beyond.