Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie (1985)

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This behind-the-scenes documentary follows Team Salkind as they set out to bring Santa's "true" story to the screen. Dudley Moore (Patch) hosts; David Huddleston intros in character as Santa.

Introduction
"Santa Claus: The Making From the Motion Picture" (1985) is a captivating documentary that provides insight into the development of the popular vacation movie, entitled "Santa Claus". The movie holds an unique place in Christmas culture and the documentary dives into the behind the scenes, exposing the detailed process of bringing the wonderful world of Santa Claus to life.

Film Overview
The documentary checks out the creation of the memorable scenes of "Santa Claus", the 1985 classic that tells the story of the vacation icon and how he ended up being the figure we know and like today. The movie was directed by Jeannot Szwarc and starred Dudley Moore and John Lithgow.

Production Process
The documentary "Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie", provides an appealing take a look at the different production stages. It checks out the pre-production procedure, which includes principle expression and storyboard development. There's a substantial architectural construction of the set, ensuring every detail reflects the colorful and lively world of Santa. The North Pole and Santa's workshop are diligently designed, with fairies' costumes being particularly highlighted for their detailed details and creativity.

A considerable part of the documentary is devoted to the filming process. Numerous strategies used by the production group to produce motion picture magic are checked out. It consists of using miniatures for scenes that would be too large or complex to film traditionally, and the painstaking procedure of integrating unique effects with live action.

Performing and Character Development
The documentary looks into the casting and character advancement of the movie. Dudley Moore's representation of Patch, the elf, is stated to be among the film's highlights. Moore shares his experiences on set and talks about the physical and emotional preparation necessary to bring this cherished character to life.

John Lithgow, who played the villain, B.Z., shares stories of his journey embodying the shapes of a character that stood in plain contrast to the wondrous world of Santa Claus. Lithgow's candid discussion of his procedure includes an interesting layer to understanding the completed character on screen.

Music Scoring and Sound Effects
The documentary also discovers the function of music in developing the captivating aura of the film. The scoring procedure is explained, showing how the soundtrack assisted convey the joyful environment and emotions. Sound impacts, a similarly crucial element of filmmaking, are elaborately covered, revealing the delicate efforts that go into developing realistic soundscapes for the North Pole setting and the wonderful elements of the movie.

Final Thoughts
"Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie" offers audiences a distinct point of view on the production of a beloved holiday classic. From the building of intricate sets to the performance of fascinating characters and the meticulous creation of sound impacts, the documentary supplies an extensive view of the movie-making magic. This vision culminates in the wondrous, heartwarming scenes that identify "Santa Claus" as an iconic Christmas movie. Through this documentary, audiences not only get to determine the complexity of filmmaking however also get a renewed gratitude for this timeless vacation film.

Top Cast

  • Dudley Moore (small)
    Dudley Moore
    Self
  • John Barrard (small)
    John Barrard
    Self
  • Judy Cornwell (small)
    Judy Cornwell
    Self
  • John Lithgow (small)
    John Lithgow
    Self
  • Burgess Meredith (small)
    Burgess Meredith
    Self
  • Alexander Salkind
    Self
  • Henry Mancini (small)
    Henry Mancini
    Self
  • Jeannot Szwarc (small)
    Jeannot Szwarc
    Self
  • Ilya Salkind
    Self
  • David Huddleston (small)
    David Huddleston
    Santa Claus