Streaming November 4, 2025
When Sarah films a holiday movie in Ottawa, a chance encounter with a local baker sparks a festive romance.
Trying to embrace the holiday spirit for her role, David takes Sarah on a day of festive adventure. Along the way, she discovers the magic of Ottawa, and the charm of her guide.
Ottawa Tourism presents “Magic on Set” a short film
Starring:
Melinda Shankar
Chad Connell
Sarah McVie
Simba Yakibonge
Jamie Fine
Stefan Keyes
Katie Hession
Maeve Georgeson
Featuring music by: Jamie Fine and Elijah Woods
Costume Designer: Jennifer Stroud
Editor: Matt West
Production Designer: Christina Zeigler
Director of Photography: Caelan Benn
Executive Producers: Mark Gorokhovski, Véronique Juneau, Courtney Merchand, Megan Peckford, Jessica Schenk
Produced by: Shane Boucher, Riley Nimens, Brooklin Watson
Screenplay by: Graeme Archibald, Maxwell McGuire
Directed by: Shawna Steele
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Reviews for Magic on Set
This holiday short felt like everything I know and love about a holiday rom com…but this really was set in one of Canada’s most beautiful spots around the holidays and it made me so nostalgic for Ottawa.
Sarah Nicole Landry, @thebirdspapaya
Ottawa Tourism brought a touch of early holiday sparkle (and just the right amount of cheese) [with] Magic On Set.
Anna Kroupina, OpenJaw
I CANT WAIT TO WATCH IT… AGAIN 😍 (it’s that good)
Carlo, @consumedbycarlo