TV MOVIES SCREENINGS FESTIVAL 2025

The fifth edition of the TV Movies Screenings Festival features a mix of heartwarming holiday features, thrillers and dramas.

Leading Artist View Entertainment’s slate, A Chrismystery centers on a young, widowed police deputy who feels trapped in her hometown—until the town’s Christmas decorations are stolen and she must solve the mystery. “Veteran Christmas movie queen Jen Lilley stars as the young widow,” says Scott J. Jones, president of Artist View Entertainment. Six Days in Evergreen will appeal to fans of films like A Star Is Born, Jones says, calling it a “fast-paced adventure of a popstar’s fight to get her creative and personal life back on track.” With a cast that includes Bruce Davison and Lucas Bryant, 25 Miles to Normal is a family drama delivering “comedy mixed with touching moments,” Jones says. A Murder Between Friends stars Joan Collins in a thriller billed as a love letter to classic whodunits. Jones also highlights The Legend of Van Dorn, a period piece inspired by a true story, and the drama The Ghost Trap.

As it marks its fifth anniversary, Nicely Entertainment continues to position itself as a key supplier of TV movies for the global market. New in its powerhouse slate of holiday films, The Christmas Bookshop “provides broadcasters and streamers a classic-feeling Christmas romance with great chemistry between lead talents Chris Connell and Melissa Melottey,” says Scott Kirkpatrick, executive VP of distribution and co-productions. “It’s fun, charming, beautifully shot and taps into that holiday magic audiences love. Strong production values and a sharp script make it an easy fit for any seasonal lineup.” Nicely Entertainment is also showcasing two titles with Jonathan Stoddard: Love at Lookout Lake and Saving the Christmas Ranch. “Love at Lookout Lake has heart, a little intrigue and great chemistry,” Kirkpatrick says. “The lakeside setting and feel-good tone make it perfect for year-round scheduling.” Saving the Christmas Ranch is “great for clients who want something with a little more heart and meaning in their holiday mix.”