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2025 Recap Video

The hosts for the 4th Annual Holiday Music and Film Awards®

Karen Knotts

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Karen is an actress, comedian, and author of the book All Tied Up In Knotts. The daughter of legendary actor and comedian Don Knotts, she has built her own path in entertainment with a voice that is witty, heartfelt and inspiring.

Matthew Ashford

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Matthew is an award winning actor, producer and writer best known for his longtime role as Jack Deveraux on NBC’s Soap Opera Days of Our Lives. 

 

2024 HMFA Recap

2023 HMFA Red Carpet Interviews

VIVICA A. FOX

2023 Winner for Best Cameo

“A CHRISTMAS THIEF”

michelle borth

2023 Winner for Best Actress

“A CHRISTMAS THIEF”

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About Us

The Holiday Music and Film Awards®️ recognize those who contribute to spreading love, peace, and togetherness through music and film during the Christmas season, while also recognizing non-profits, as well as individuals, for their selfless acts of kindness.
The HMFA is a family friendly event where families have the opportunity to join in on all festivities. The award ceremony will include dinner, live music, live performances and more. Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year.

The holiday season offers a limited window of opportunity to create lasting memories. The Holiday Music and Film Awards®️is an event where talents, gifts, and the good deeds of others are acknowledged during this festive period. We cordially invite you to join us.

As each holiday season unfolds , the question remains, who will take home the handcrafted HMFAs trophy? Click a year to see the winners and nominees from the inaugural year to 2025.

Community Focused

Holiday Music and Film Awards®️ support non-profits that are working in communities to help those needing assistance with housing, food, and other necessities. We are honored to have sponsored the non-profits that are below. Family Promise of Jacksonville whose mission is to help families that have been displaced find housing. Practicing Acts of Caring and Kindness,Inc. (PACK) whose initiative is to provide meals to elementary students on the weekends. The City Rescue Mission (CRM) is transforming one life at a time through various programs that help those that are homeless. Bright Holidays mission is to help underprivileged students and families with clothing and food during the holiday season. The Marines Toys for Tots whose mission is to collect and distribute toys to disadvantaged children during Christmas time.

Meet The Team

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Lisa Franklin

Founder/CEO

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Charles Servance

Executive Admin

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Phil Green

Independent Advisory Committee (IAC), Music Department Head

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Anja Crosby

Independent Advisory Committee (IAC), Film Department Head

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Johnathan Jordan

Music Director

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Rena Jackson

Administrative Assistant

FAQs

Is there an entry fee?

There is no entry fee for submitting in the Music Submission for Singers Categories.

There is a $35 entry fee for Film Categories and Music in Film Categories. The fee is for submitting a copy of your film on the Filmfreeway website.

Is there a limit on the number of songs that can be submitted in the music submission categories?

Yes, there is a limit on the number of songs you can  submit. Please check the Music Submission page for full details.

Do you choose from all genres of Christmas music?

We welcome submissions across a wide range of Christmas music genres. The available categories are listed on the Music Submission page.

What Is The Criteria?

The eligibility criteria and rules are listed on each submission page.

Is there a host hotel?

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