Img 0411 Edited Scaled 1 — Athens to serve as backdrop in new Christmas movie (City of Athens)

If you’ve recently spotted some Christmas decor around downtown Athens, we promise you haven’t totally lost track of time. Our not-so-small town is actually stepping into the spotlight as the filming location for a family holiday film, ‘Kangaroo Christmas!’

Here’s what the lead producer of this project has to say about why they chose city:

“What made Athens so appealing was the look and feel of it. We really fell in love with it. You only want to go where you are wanted, and everyone here has been so welcoming and so cooperative, it was truthfully a no brainer.”
Branscombe Richmond, Lead Producer

‘Kangaroo Christmas’ tells the heartwarming tale of Joey, a young kangaroo who escapes from the zoo and finds himself in the care of two children whose family has lost its holiday spirit after a great tragedy. As the family embarks on a journey to reunite Joey with its mother, they’re reminded of the true meaning of love during the holiday season.