The Stepdad (2021)

From Our Family To Yours

The Stepdad (2021) poster

This year's story follows Nicole, the granddaughter from last year's ad, who is now all grown up with a family to make Christmas traditions with. We follow her and her two adorable children, Max and Ella, as their new stepdad Mike moves into their family home. At the heart of the story is a very special storybook – a precious item belonging to Max from his birth father. The book celebrates the power of storytelling and how it can deepen family bonds; as the family are shown delighting in the magic of Disney storytelling, beautiful animation springs off the pages, igniting the true spirit of Christmas. Follow their emotional journey as we see them combine existing festive traditions with wonderful new ones. In partnership with Make-A-Wish. Featuring "Love Runs Deeper" by Gregory Porter.

Director: Angela Affinita
Genre: Animation, Drama
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Sofia Quinn
Production: Flux Animation Studios, The Walt Disney Company EMEA
Country: New Zealand, United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Themes

Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Siblings United in Grief and Strength

Keywords

tradition, holiday, campaign, stepfather, family, children's book, reading a book, bonding, christmas, gingerbread, short film, togetherness

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Stepdad about?
This year's story follows Nicole, the granddaughter from last year's ad, who is now all grown up with a family to make Christmas traditions with. We follow her and her two adorable children, Max and Ella, as their new stepdad Mike moves into their family home. At the heart of the story is a very special storybook – a precious item belonging to Max from his birth father. The book celebrates the power of storytelling and how it can deepen family bonds; as the family are shown delighting in the magic of Disney storytelling, beautiful animation springs off the pages, igniting the true spirit of Christmas. Follow their emotional journey as we see them combine existing festive traditions with wonderful new ones. In partnership with Make-A-Wish. Featuring "Love Runs Deeper" by Gregory Porter.
Who directed The Stepdad?
The Stepdad was directed by Angela Affinita.
How long is The Stepdad?
The Stepdad has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
What genre is The Stepdad?
The Stepdad is a Animation, Drama film.
Where was The Stepdad produced?
The Stepdad was produced in New Zealand, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Stepdad?
The themes of The Stepdad include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Siblings United in Grief and Strength.