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An Elf's Story: The Elf on the Shelf (2011)

| Animation, Family, Fantasy | TV Movie 26 November 2011
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An elf attempts to help a boy believe.

Director:

Chad Eikhoff

Writers:

Carol Aebersold (story), Carol Aebersold | 8 more credits »

Stars:

Leslie Bellair, Brendan Dooling, Evie Eikhoff | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Leslie Bellair Leslie Bellair ... Snowflake (voice)
Brendan Dooling ... Chippy (voice)
Evie Eikhoff Evie Eikhoff ... Kendyl (voice)
Emma Greene Emma Greene ... Various Elf in Northpole & ER (voice)
Tatiana Guy Tatiana Guy ... Mom (voice)
Chadwick Halbritter Chadwick Halbritter ... Logistics Elf (voice)
Matt Henson ... Dad (voice)
Michael May ... Taylor McTuttle (voice)
Shameik Moore ... Zart (voice)
Cory Rouse ... Wordsworth (voice)
Todd Sayre Todd Sayre ... Various Elf in Northpole & ER (voice)
Julia Walters Julia Walters ... Caroline (voice)
Doug Williams Doug Williams ... Santa Claus (voice)
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Chippy is assigned to a family that includes a boy who is questioning the magic of Christmas. When Chippy finds the assignment a bit challenging, his good friends, Santa, and an unexpected child help him remember why his job is important! Written by chknchrg22

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Genres:

Animation | Family | Fantasy

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Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 November 2011 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

An Elf's Story: The Elf on the Shelf See more »

Company Credits

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Prana Studios, Trick 3D See more »
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Color
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Referenced in Loway and Mr. Hand: The Elf on the Shelf (2016) See more »

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Kids love it
9 January 2019 | by petesha – See all my reviews

I'm still watching this in January. Only 20 mins long so a nice wee Christmas story for elf loving kids
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