The Secret Santa Project

The Secret Santa Project

A name drawn from a hat... Someone you barely know... A Christmas you'll never forget.

2025 · 91 min · Comedy, Drama

Landing her first 'adult' job in the council's accounts department, new graduate Jolene is excited for the annual Secret Santa. But instead of exchanging typical gifts, she proposes a bold twist: perform a meaningful good deed for your assigned colleague and share the anonymous story.

Directed by Sean Healy · Written by Britt Harrison

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