Silver Dollar City Becomes Backdrop for National Christmas Movie from Great American Media

Cameras begin rolling today at Silver Dollar City, where production is underway on An Ozark Mountain Christmas, a new original Christmas movie from Great American Media set to air nationwide as part of the network’s Great American Christmas programming lineup later this year.

Filmed after the park’s season officially ended, Silver Dollar City is extending its world-famous Christmas décor into January, keeping millions of lights glowing to transform the park into a real-life holiday movie set. The production brings America’s No. 1 theme park holiday event, as ranked by USA TODAY, to screens across the country.

The film stars Brianna Cohen (A Royal Christmas Manor, Saving the Christmas Ranch) and Jonathan Stoddard (Crossroad Springs, A Royal Christmas Tail).

Surrounded by more than 6.5 million Christmas lights, live holiday shows and old-time traditions, the 1880s-themed park serves as an authentic Christmas setting for the feature film. Several of Silver Dollar City’s resident craftsmen also make cameo appearances, highlighting the real artisans that define the park’s Christmas experience.

“Silver Dollar City is one of the most breathtaking Christmas settings in America,” said Bill Abbott, president and CEO of Great American Media. “This film invites viewers into a real-life Christmas dream filled with light, music, craftsmanship and the warmth of tradition. An Ozark Mountain Christmas reflects everything Great American Christmas stands for: faith, hope and joy.”

Brad Thomas, president of Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts, added, ““For decades, families have created amazing memories inside Silver Dollar City’s nationally acclaimed Christmas wonderland. We are super excited to host Great American Media as they create this holiday love story amid our lights, culinary treats and incredible shows. AND of course, here in the official “Home of American Craftsmanship”, the story naturally features one of the lead roles as a “craftsman” in love.”

An Ozark Mountain Christmas follows a driven young designer who returns home to the Ozarks for Christmas, reconnects with her family’s legacy of craftsmanship and begins to reevaluate her priorities with the help of a local craftsman rooted in community and tradition.

The film will premiere during the 2026 holiday season on Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix and GFAM+. The movie is produced by Nicely Entertainment.