The Story
Finding Her Voice for Christmas follows the story of 15-year-old Joy Jones, a talented young girl living in Northern California who uncovers a deep family secret during the Christmas season. The film explores themes of forgiveness, faith, redemption, and the power of family ties. As Joy navigates the challenges of her discovery, she ventures on a journey to bring healing to her family. With her loving grandmother, Gigi, by her side, Joy learns that sometimes the true miracles of Christmas lie in forgiveness and understanding. As Joy prepares for a Christmas concert at her church, she finds the courage to follow her dreams and bring her family together in the spirit of the season.
Finding Her Voice for Christmas is a faith-based, family-centered film that captures the essence of Christmas. It offers a heartfelt reminder that love and redemption are the true gifts of the holiday season.
A Word from Ceola
As the writer and director of Finding Her Voice for Christmas, this story is deeply personal to me, as it reflects my own life journey. Having faced and overcome many painful challenges, I have spent over two decades advocating for women and children, helping them find hope and live better lives. While the film's main character dreams of singing, my personal dream has been about bringing my voice and story to the world. Finding Her Voice for Christmas represents not only my journey but also the hopes and dreams of countless other young girls, women, and men who are seeking redemption and healing, trying to find their voices. This film stands as a testament to the life-changing power of faith, family, forgiveness, and the gift of redemption that changes lives.
The Christmas season, for many, is a time of reflection and hope, and this film reflects those sentiments through the eyes of a young girl determined to uncover the truth and restore her family. Finding Her Voice for Christmas celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the power of God’s love and grace. Much like my previous work, the goal of this film is to inspire audiences to believe in second chances, the beauty of forgiveness, the gift of redemption, and the joy of pursuing one’s God-given purpose.
I find joy in bringing stories that resonate with everyday people while highlighting the importance of community, faith, and family. I am honored and blessed to share such stories. I invite audiences from around the globe to join us on this journey of healing through faith, family, forgiveness, and the gift of redemption!
Inspiration and Backstory
As a survivor of various forms of childhood abuse, including the devastating loss of my mother at just sixteen, my journey has been one of overcoming immense adversity. Witnessing my mother’s struggle with alcoholism during the last three years of her life was incredibly challenging as a child. In addition to her personal battles, our family faced homelessness, which brought instability and academic struggles. As the eldest child, I felt responsible for helping my mother and carried the weight of her struggles, feeling hopeless because there was little I could do to lighten her burden. What made it even harder was that, unlike my younger siblings, I didn’t meet my father until I was seventeen—just one month after my mother passed away.
My grandmother was my saving grace. Her words of encouragement and belief in my potential gave me hope during my difficult moments. She lived a life of faith, teaching me to embrace that same faith in God. When faced with the challenges of living with my mother, I found refuge in my grandmother's wisdom: pray about everything, trust that God can fix it, and never lose sight of your faith. My faith in God has always been the foundation of my survival and strength. The struggles I faced early in life became the fuel for my passion and determination to help others. For over 20 years, I’ve dedicated my life to advocating for women and children, inspired by my grandmother’s selfless love and my personal journey of overcoming adversity to uplift those who feel lost or hopeless.
Finding Her Voice for Christmas is inspired by my desire to tell stories that reflect the power of faith, family, forgiveness, and the gift of redemption—offering audiences a sense of hope and renewal. This film is born from my belief that no matter the obstacles we face in life, we can find the strength to overcome through God’s love, grace, and the support of those who love us. My mission is to continue sharing stories like this, encouraging others to find their voice and live out their purpose!
Our Target Audience
Faith-Based and Mainstream Audiences
Audiences seeking wholesome, spiritually uplifting content that aligns with Christian values, as well as mainstream viewers who enjoy inspirational holiday films during the Christmas season.
Families
This film is ideal for families looking for a heartwarming and meaningful movie to enjoy during the Christmas season. It is also a good source for familiy discussions around effectively and truthfully communicating, and understand forgiveness, and redemption.
Women and Youth
As the film focuses on female empowerment and the challenges of young people pursuing their dreams, women and teenagers will find a personal connection to Joy’s story.
Community-Oriented Viewers
Audiences that value strong family dynamics and the importance of community support will resonate with the central themes of Finding Her Voice for Christmas.