Andrew Gernhard of Synthetic Cinema: Crafting Hallmark Christmas Classics

In this episode of the Suspenders Unbuttoned Podcast, hosts Sarah and Julie welcome back producer Andrew Gernhard to discuss his latest projects, including 'A Newport Christmas' and the upcoming NFL collaboration, 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bill's Love Story." They explore the challenges of filming in multiple locations, the importance of community support, and the unique storytelling elements that define Hallmark movies. Andrew shares insights into production design, the romantic essence of Newport, and the significance of Christmas in storytelling. The conversation also touches on future trends in film and television, the role of partnerships, and the nostalgic appeal of holiday films.You can follow Andrew here https://www.syntheticcinema.com/and https://www.instagram.com/syntheticcinema/Chapters00:00 Introduction and Exciting Updates01:30 Production Insights on Time Travel Movies04:05 Filming Locations and Authenticity09:00 Creating a Christmas Atmosphere12:47 Challenges of Time Travel in Storytelling16:31 Upcoming Projects and Collaborations19:36 Community Engagement and Local Support23:54 Star-Studded Cast and Cameos27:06 Premiere Plans and Community Excitement29:54 Building a Strong Production Team35:03 The Future of TV and Film Production40:46 Hallmark's Unique Appeal and Quality47:13 Teasing Upcoming Projects and CollaborationsFollow along with Suspenders Unbuttoned on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@suspendersunbuttonedpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_suspendersunbuttoned/Website: unbuttonedmedia.us