This week, Hallmark began filming another holiday love story at Biltmore and locations across downtown Asheville, like the Fine Arts Theatre and Pack’s Tavern. In honor of the studio being back in town to film another flick, we thought we’d make a little movie magic of our own.
We’ve created a fill-in-the-blank, “Mad Libs"-style activity for you to write up your very own Asheville-inspired holiday film.
Simply fill in the blanks in this form (the wilder the better, of course) — once you’re finished, it will show you your fully completed story. Send us your script and we just might share it in an upcoming newsletter.
“An Asheville Christmas Miracle”
It’s the week before Christmas in the (adjective) city of Asheville, and (character name 1), a successful (job title), is back in town to visit family after years of living in (different city). When they arrive, they discover that Asheville’s (annual holiday tradition) is at risk of being canceled due to (reason). Refusing to let this happen, (character name 1) agrees to help save the (annual holiday tradition).
While sipping on a (beverage) at (local coffee shop), (character name 1) bumps into (character name 2), a quirky (job title) with a passion for (hobby). (Character name 2) is just as upset as (character name 1) about (annual holiday tradition) being canceled and agrees to help save it.
As the two work together, sparks begin to fly, but (character name 1) is not here for romance. They fully intend on returning to (different city) after the holidays — they’re up for a promotion to head (job title) after all.
Finally, the day of the (annual holiday tradition) arrives and it has the biggest turnout ever — (number) people. Mayor Manheimer declares that (annual holiday tradition) is officially saved thanks to (character name 1) and (character name 2) and they receive keys to the city.
Holding the key in their hand, (character name 1) decides that Asheville is the place where (verb) happens best, and realizes that they can still pursue their dream career of (job title) right here in town. They share a kiss with (character name 2) under the glow of the (color) Christmas lights before walking to (local coffee shop) to split a (food item).
