A Christmas Story Rooted in Tradition
Crooks of the Evergreen is a small-town Christmas story about grief, tradition, and what happens when the right people refuse to give up—on a farm, a family, or each other.
When a grumpy heir returns home to his family’s Christmas tree farm, he expects to settle unfinished business and move on. What he doesn’t expect is a group of sharp-tongued kids with big hearts, bigger plans, and absolutely no respect for property lines.
Outmatched and outmaneuvered, he quickly learns that this farm—and the people tied to it—won’t be so easy to walk away from.
Part Heartfelt Holiday Film, Part Mischievous Caper
Equal parts heartfelt Christmas movie and mischievous caper, Crooks of the Evergreen blends warmth, humor, and just enough trouble to keep things interesting. It’s a story about holding onto traditions, standing your ground, and discovering that sometimes the most unexpected people are the ones worth listening to.
Shot entirely on location at a real Christmas tree farm, the film captures the texture and charm of small-town winter in a way that feels authentic—not staged.
Filmed on a Real Christmas Tree Farm
A huge thank you to Rogish Farm for generously allowing us to film on their beautiful property and helping bring this story to life.
Learn more about their farm here:
https://www.rogishfarm.com/
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Merry Christmas—and thanks for watching. 🎄
Cast
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Frank Bough — Michael Bollinger
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Lucy Sullivan — Lucie Willis
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Tommy Sullivan — Thomas Wroblewski
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James Sullivan — James Wroblewski
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Elijah Sullivan — Elijah Brown
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Mr. Curtis Sullivan — Seth Bellinger
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Mrs. Silvia Sullivan — Sarah Klein
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News Reporter — Jonathon Ward
Crew
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Writer & Director — Jonathan Klein
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Producer — Jonathon Ward
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Producer — Kenan Leslie
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Producer — Sarah Klein
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Cinematographer — Logan Willis
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Sound — Ian Borkey
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Production Assistant — Megan Kocsis




