Logline: Cate’s not crazy, she’s just an, um, “ardent devotee” of a book series, who hijacks the author’s solo getaway to convince him to change the ending of his final book.

Comps: Castaway meets Nottinghill in a classic romcom set in current online fandom culture.

Why Now: A traditional romcom for fans of fandom. Female-driven “fandom” is moving to the forefront of popular culture awareness (KPop Demon Hunters, ACOTAR, the “secret 9th episode” of Stranger Things, the white hot response to Heated Rivalry). This film explores the tension - and the deep love - between fans and creators.

Logline: When Maddy heads to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to sell the house she inherited from her Great Aunt Liliane, the last thing she expects is a reverse treasure hunt - giving objects back to their owners as a condition of her inheritance. Caught up in a budding romance and a family mystery, she needs figure out what matters most before time - like the tides - runs out.

Comps: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society set in the Maritimes 

Why Now: Society agrees that “we have too much stuff” and we don’t know what to keep or let go, but it’s also human nature to infuse objects with deep meaning. This film is a soothing antidote to consumption culture.

Logline: Bestselling yet anonymous author Jake arrives in legendary Merrybook to get over his writer’s block, and falls the for the local children’s bookstore owner, who is fiercely protected by a gang of senior citizen detectives.

Why Now: Audiences who yearn to yearn deserve an elevated Christmas movie with a turn on the usual genre tropes: a male-led story, a right-sized surprise twist, and a third crucial character that adds texture, mystery, and humour.

Why Read It: A Christmas movie with sweetness, banter, and bite.