LOGLINE
A Christmas princess expands the kingdom of joy and helpfulness to many other children with her own generosity and dedication.
PITCH
Natasha Bell was born on Christmas Day, believes she is a princess, and destined to do good everywhere! She helps the mall Santa move the children along, tell their wishes, and get their photos taken—even when the meanie mall manager orders her to stop. When a little boy wants a sister, but his mom can’t have one, Natasha volunteers to be his sister and tells him that makes him a prince, and he can help her do good the world . . . as many other children do over the years because of Natasha’s joy and generosity.
SYNOPSIS
Natasha Bell shares her birthday with King Jesus, believes she is a princess, and is inspired to do good everywhere! By age 10, she spreads love and kindness to people with all kinds of serious problems. At Christmastime, Natasha visits the shopping malls to meet the Santa Clauses and help them with the children who want to sit on Santa’s knee, tell him how “good” they have been that year, and ask for Christmas gifts. Then, they pose for the annual photo on Santa’s lap that goes in the family Christmas card and hangs on the refrigerator. When the mall manager comes by, she forces Natasha to the end of the line, but once she’s left, Natasha marches right back to the front of the Santa Claus display. Santa is pleased to have her help make his photo quota, and she gives advice on everything from how to pick a puppy to where to get a bargain. She even calms screaming kids, wipes tears, and dries noses.
On Christmas Eve Day, a little boy sits on Santa’s lap, crying because he wants a baby sister for Christmas. The Mom says that she can’t have another baby, but he doesn’t understand why. Santa is dumbfounded. The boy protests, wondering if the mall Santa is the “real” Santa. The mall Santa says that he feels real, especially since he’s been kicked in the shin so many times. In the meantime, the boy’s mother insists that the Santa ask her son to stop sucking his thumb. He says that’s a wish that even Santa might need help with. He suggests meeting his helper, Natasha.
Marching toward Mr. Claus, the mall manager forbids Natasha from standing in the Santa line. Hiding from the looming manager, Natasha whispers to the boy on Santa’s lap that she will be his sister and that she’s a princess. While being eyed by the manager, the boy says yes, he would like to have a sister born on Christmas who’s a princess. Once the manager leaves, insisting that she doesn’t have time for nonsense, Natasha explains to the boy that if he’s her brother, then he’s a prince. She says: “Anyone who is my sister or brother would also be a princess or a prince. We can do good in the world together! My mom told me, so it has to be true.” Every year after that, Natasha collects new sisters and brothers in the Santa Claus lines until she has a kingdom—A kingdom of princesses and princes who all are related to the King, and that makes all the difference in the world.
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