Evie’s Christmas Gift

What if the most important gift under the tree was the lesson you didn't see coming?

Evie's Christmas Gift is a delightfully spooky, heartwarming holiday short that proves some of the best stories come in small packages — and that some lessons are best learned the hard way.

The Story

Ten-year-old Evie has never been particularly good at waiting — especially when it comes to Christmas gifts. But when she decides to sneak a peek before Christmas morning, she gets far more than she bargained for: a very scary lesson she won't soon forget. IMDb

Equal parts fun and eerie, Evie's Christmas Gift is a holiday story with a twist — the kind that makes kids think twice and adults smile knowingly. It's charming, clever, and carries exactly the kind of message that sticks long after the wrapping paper is gone.

Production Details

• Genre: Short Film · Fantasy · Drama · Holiday

• Written & Directed by: Dawn Fields

• Cast: Adora Sheikh, Andy Steinhauer, Hilary Barraford, Zahra Susan Ingersoll

• Runtime: Short Film

• Status: Completed · Festival Circuit

• Awards: 1 Win · IMDB Rating: 7.5/10

• Production: A Dawn Fields Movie

Why This Story

Great holiday storytelling doesn't have to be feature-length to land with impact. Evie's Christmas Gift is proof that a well-crafted short film can carry just as much warmth, wit, and heart as anything playing on the big screen. DarMar is proud to champion independent filmmakers like Dawn Fields who tell tight, meaningful stories with purpose and craft.

Watch It

🎬 Watch Evie's Christmas Gift on YouTube
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Some gifts are worth waiting for. Evie had to learn that the hard way.