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Family creates holiday magic with a stop-animation film ‘Steal the Naughty List’ 🎄🎄⛄

HOUSTON – The stop-motion holiday film ‘Steal the Naughty List’ is more than just a festive story—it’s a true family project.

The VonMinden family working on the stop-animation film in their home studio. (Upstairs Studios Animation)

Husband-and-wife team Nathan and Meleice VonMinden, alongside their children, spent four years bringing this adventurous tale to life from their transformed home studio in Mississippi. Nathan, an aerospace engineer, designed mechanical systems for the puppets, while their kids took on key roles like animation director and set designer.

The VonMinden family (Upstairs Studio Animation)

This family effort is now streaming on major platforms, featuring a mix of humor, heart, and Christmas themes of forgiveness and mental health.

Watch how this family-friendly holiday movie came to life in the video above.

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Petite powerhouse with a love for TV, especially sci-fi and drama. Proud aunt to two nieces and one nephew. Favorite quote: “Not all those who wander are lost.” Embracing life’s adventures, one episode at a time.

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