Adam Jackson-Nocher

Adam Jackson-Nocher isn’t exactly a household name yet, but if you’ve stumbled across “The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland” (2024), you’ve seen his work. The guy’s got a knack for cozy, whimsical stuff—think sugarplum fairies, but with a bit of a British twist. This flick isn’t your classic Christmas movie; it mashes up the festive vibe of Christmas Eve with the wild, off-kilter magic of Wonderland. Picture snow falling through a rabbit hole, gingerbread men mingling with talking chess pieces, and Santa probably trying to outwit the Queen of Hearts. Adam’s style leans into the fantastical without losing that warm fuzzy feeling you want from a holiday film. Jump back a year, and you’ll spot his name on “Mog’s Christmas” (2023), which is basically a warm hug in movie form—especially if you’ve got a soft spot for cats or British children’s books. Mog, the famously forgetful cat from Judith Kerr’s stories, gets swept up in the chaos of Christmas prep. There’s tinsel, there’s turkey, there’s a cat knocking over the Christmas tree (classic Mog). It’s gentle, nostalgic, and honestly, it’s the kind of thing that’ll have you reaching for a blanket and a hot chocolate. Adam Jackson-Nocher brings just enough charm and heart to keep the grown-ups entertained while kids get utterly engrossed. Not a flashy filmmaker, but he’s got this way of making even the most ordinary festive moments feel a little bit magical.