For the past 18 months, LaplandUK had been sharing their Christmas products through the LaplandUK channel. This year marked an exciting milestone: the official launch of the Lapland Store.
To celebrate this moment, we crafted a magical elven story designed to bring the launch to life for a massive audience of dedicated fans. Rooted in the beloved world created by Mike & Alison Battle, Laplands founders, our film transported viewers into an immersive elven world where cherished characters like Conker, Whittle, and Wish guided us through Christmas Eve tradition in Lapland. These much loved elves, already favourites of children at the live shows, became the heart of our narrative.
The film was built around a playful elven retelling of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”, infusing the classic poem with warmth, humour, and wonder. Through this storybook lens, we invited audiences to step inside the magic of Lapland and experience how the elves themselves prepare for Christmas.
With their hearts full of joy, the elves gather together to open their Christmas Eve chests, creating a festive atmosphere that blends tradition, storytelling, and enchantment in the anticipation of Christmas Day.
What tig did
Full Service Production
Concept
Scripting
Edit & Animation
VFX
Pre & Post Production
3D & 2D Animation
Credits
Director & Producer: Oliver Lister
Producer & 1st AD: Kate Woodland
DoP: Danny Land
1st AC: Axel Gillot
2nd AC: Flori Watts
Sound Opp: Oli Beard
Runner & BTS: Ervin Mantillas
Offline Editor: Chris Brown
Online Editor & VFX: Oliver Lister
Sound SFX & Mix: Robin @ Sound Mix Post
Colour Grade: Simone @ Black Kite Studios
Score: Joe Donaldson
Set Designers: Lapland Studios
Released across Lapland’s social channels, the film reached over 350,000 views within just 48 hours, sparking strong engagement from Laplands audiences.