Christmas in the Clouds (2001)

Director:

Kate Montgomery

Writer:

Kate Montgomery

Release Date:

2 December 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Romance

Plot:

A classic comedy of mistaken identity and romance set during the holiday season at a ski resort that is owned and operated by a Native American Nation...

Plot Keywords:

Resort | Ski Resort | Native American | American Indian | Hotel

Awards:

2 wins

Cast

Timothy Vahle	...	Ray Clouds on Fire
Sam Vlahos	...	Joe Clouds on Fire
Mariana Tosca	...	Tina Littlehawk
M. Emmet Walsh	...	Stu O'Malley
Graham Greene	...	Earl
Sheila Tousey	...	Mary
Rosalind Ayres	...	Mabel
Rita Coolidge	...	Ramona
Lois Red Elk	...	Grammy
Jonathan Joss	...	Phil
Shirley Cheechoo	...	Betty
Karina Moeller	...	Annie
Kaesi Belen Soto	...	Katie
Georgina Lightning	...	Louise
Brian Wescott	...	Barney
Larry Cesspooh	...	Floyd
Heather Rae	...	Buffy
Carla Plante	...	Muffy
Patrick Shining Elk	...	Bingo MC
Del Montgomery	...	Mabel's Grandson
Wes Studi	...	Bingo Caller
Mindy Lawson	...	Eileen
Randall Carlisle	...	Newscaster
Jeff Pehrson	...	Snake
Anthony Hsieh	...	Tony
Millie Chou	...	Millie
Phillip Blanchett	...	Singing Cook
Steve Sandalis	...	Buffalo Thunder
Mace Melonas	...	Danny
Joetta Bitsuie	...	Miss Sky Mountain
Warrior Mouse	...	Warrior Mouse
Gerald T. Olson	...	TV Announcer

Directed by
Kate Montgomery

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Kate Montgomery

Produced by
Anthony Hsieh	....	executive producer
Alfred Lin	....	executive producer
Kate Montgomery	....	producer
Gerald T. Olson	....	co-producer
Mitchell Stein	....	producer
The Stockbridge-Munsee Community Band of Mohican Indians	....	executive producer
Sheila Tousey	....	co-producer
Sarah Wasserman	....	producer
Brian Wescott	....	co-producer

Original Music by
Stephen McKeon

Cinematography by
Steven Bernstein

Film Editing by
Alan Baumgarten
Maysie Hoy
Mary Ann Skweres

Casting by
Cate Praggastis
Katy Wallin

Production Design by
Mark Worthington

Set Decoration by
Ken Kirchner

Costume Design by
Glenn Ralston

Makeup Department
Selina Jayne	....	makeup department head
Becky Johnson	....	assistant hair stylist
Charlene Johnson	....	key hair stylist
Tara Starling	....	makeup artist

Production Management
Judith Blume	....	post-production supervisor
Gerald T. Olson	....	unit production manager
Eve Watterson	....	production supervisor

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Michael Salven	....	second assistant director
Jamie Sheridan	....	second second assistant director
Denis L. Stewart	....	first assistant director

Sound Department
Joshua S. Ashdown	....	sound
Bruce M. Honda	....	dialogue editor
Catt LeBaigue	....	supervising sound editor
Jay Patterson	....	production sound mixer
Thomas Pinney	....	boom operator (as Tom Pinney)
Deron Street	....	first assistant sound editor

Special Effects by
George Deveau	....	special effects foreman
Edward Lozano	....	special effects technician
Gabe Videla	....	special effects
Robert G. Willard	....	special effects foreman
Jerry D. Williams	....	special effects
Kimball Willard	....	special effects technician (uncredited)

Camera and Electrical Department
J.A. Byerly	....	electrician
Vidal Cohen	....	key grip
David A. Cook	....	gaffer
Michael Ferris	....	camera operator
Tracy Keele	....	grip
Richard Lacy	....	first assistant camera
Ryan Shopay	....	lighting technician
Alvin Simmons	....	dolly grip
Rick Tiedeman	....	Steadicam operator
Jon Tilton	....	rigging gaffer

Casting Department
Moira R. Fitzmaurice	....	casting associate

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Allison Graham	....	set costumer
Amy Jean Roberts	....	wardrobe

Editorial Department
Scott Arundale	....	assistant editor
Roger La Prairie	....	colorist
Jim Passon	....	color timer (uncredited)

Music Department
Robert Bayless	....	music editor

Transportation Department
Eric Solmonson	....	transportation captain

Other crew
Matt Mellin	....	first assistant accountant
Connie Papineau	....	script supervisor
Aaron Lee Syrett	....	liaison: film commission

Thanks
Michael Din	....	special thanks

Production Companies

• Random Ventures
• The Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohican Indians

Distributors

• Majestic Films LLC (2006) (USA) (theatrical)
• Slowhand Cinema Releasing (2005) (USA) (theatrical)
• Hannover House (2006) (USA) (DVD)

Special Effects

• Performance World Special Effects
• Special Effects Unlimited

Other Companies

• Redman Movies and Stories  condor provided by
• Lightnin' Production Rentals  transportation equipment

MPAA:

Rated PG for mild sexual content and some language

Runtime:

96 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Sundance Ski Resort - State Highway 92, Sundance, Utah, USA

Company:

Random Ventures

Trivia:

Special fund raiser screenings of Christmas in the Clouds raised more than $250,000 for participating schools during the fall and winter of 2005.

Quotes:

Ray Clouds on Fire:He's already dead, you know. You're just, reorganizing the remains.
Earl:I'm perpetuating the cycle.
Ray Clouds on Fire:Earl, you're a chef. Part of your job is cutting up and cooking dead animals.
Earl:They have dreams, you know. Just like us.

Quite Enjoyable, worth searching out

I saw this movie this past week at a San Diego Cinema Society event. Several of the actors attended the event making the evening quite special. The numerous romantic threads were reminiscent of a good episode of the "Love Boat" but in a more believable setup, the funny stuff was funnier, and the "deep" stuff more touching than any Love Boat episode. The scenery was incredible, Utah never looked so good. All in all a good little romantic comedy for the holiday season. Hopefully this film will find a distributor.