Katie Leclerc starrer 'A Cherry Pie Christmas' wraps shooting in Wisconsin

ANI April 12, 2025 159 views

A charming holiday film has completed production in Wisconsin's picturesque Door County. The movie follows a talented pastry chef returning to her roots and confronting a crucial life decision between her professional ambitions and family responsibilities. Starring Katie Leclerc and Ryan Carnes, the film promises to capture the warmth of small-town holiday spirit. Local organizations enthusiastically supported the production, highlighting the community's commitment to storytelling and regional cinema.

"Door County is the perfect setting for the film with its local traditions" - John Stimpson, Director
Washington, April 11: The upcoming holiday indie 'A Cherry Pie Christmas' (working title) has wrapped up shooting in Door County, Wisconsin, reported Deadline.

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Katie Leclerc stars in heartwarming holiday indie film

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Story explores career vs family legacy

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Filmed on location in scenic Door County

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Supported by local Wisconsin organizations

The movie stars Katie Leclerc, known for Switched at Birth, and Ryan Carnes from General Hospital. It is written and directed by John Stimpson, who has worked with Leclerc before on several other holiday films.

As per the publication, the story follows a young and ambitious pastry chef who returns to her hometown in Door County for the holidays. She must choose between her big career dreams and helping her family with their struggling orchard. The film revolves around family values, festive warmth, and small-town charm.

According to Deadline, Stimpson, talking about the film had said, "Door County is the perfect setting for the film with its local traditions and beautiful scenery, rich agricultural history with cherries, commercial fishing, and dairy farming. Together with the importance of family, all of these elements are integral storylines in the film and are also authentic to the Door County community. Everyone throughout the state has been so helpful in getting this off the ground, it's been a real pleasure to shoot in Wisconsin."

The film is produced by Mark Donadio, Miriam Marcus, Staci Griesbach (a Wisconsin native), and Katie Leclerc. Several local organizations supported the production, including Destination Door County, Travel Wisconsin, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.

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Sarah K.
So excited for this! Katie Leclerc is amazing and I love holiday movies. Door County is such a magical place too ❄️ Can't wait to see all the cherry pie scenes!
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Michael T.
As a Wisconsin native, I'm thrilled to see our state getting more film attention. The cherry orchards up in Door County are beautiful - perfect setting for a holiday film.
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Jamie L.
The plot sounds a bit predictable (big city vs small town dilemma again?), but I'll probably watch it anyway for the cozy holiday vibes and Katie's performance.
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Ethan R.
Love that they're highlighting local Wisconsin businesses and traditions! The dairy farmers shoutout is especially nice. Might have to plan a Door County trip after watching this 🍒
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Lisa P.
John Stimpson always delivers quality holiday films. His collaboration with Katie Leclerc has been great in the past. This sounds like perfect December viewing with hot cocoa!

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