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Easter Eggs in a movie are small hidden details placed in the film that are personal to the filmmakers. The Easter Eggs in “Piney: The Lonesome Pine”, are quiet, meaningful moments known only to us, woven into the story with love and intention.
Music and Lyrics written by Jane West Bakerink. Arranged by Timothy Williams
Perfect Christmas Tree
The license plate on Grandpa Sid’s truck, JJ1 093, stands for Jay and Jane, and the month and year of our wedding anniversary, October 1993.
The license plate on Grandpa Sid’s truck, JJ1 093, stands for Jay and Jane, and the month and year of our wedding anniversary, October 1993.
The character of Georgie is inspired by our two granddaughters, right down to the mole on her cheek.
When Grandpa Sid says, “Georgie your wellies are on the wrong feet”, and she replies, “But Grandpa Sid, these are the only feet I’ve got,” it comes straight from our family. That exact line was said by my niece to my brother, and it was too good not to keep.
When Grandpa Sid says, “Georgie your wellies are on the wrong feet”, and she replies, “But Grandpa Sid, these are the only feet I’ve got,” it comes straight from our family. That exact line was said by my niece to my brother, and it was too good not to keep.
When Grandpa Sid calls Georgie “sugar plum,” it comes straight from our family. That was the nickname Jay’s dad used for our youngest daughter, and we tucked it into the film as a quiet tribute.
When Grandpa Sid says to Georgie, “I think that calls for a special special teatime. Our two daughters love ordering the Christmas special coffee at their local coffee shop, and think it’s hilarious to call it “special special.”
When Grandpa Sid calls Georgie “sugar plum,” it comes straight from our family. That was the nickname Jay’s dad used for our youngest daughter, and we tucked it into the film as a quiet tribute.
When Grandpa Sid says to Georgie, “I think that calls for a special special teatime. Our two daughters love ordering the Christmas special coffee at their local coffee shop, and think it’s hilarious to call it “special special.”
The character of Jackster is a tribute to our Jack Russell, Jack, who lived to be 16 years old. His favorite treat was a carrot. He loved them so much he even knew what we meant when we spelled it.
The character of Jackster is a tribute to our Jack Russell, Jack, who lived to be 16 years old. His favorite treat was a carrot. He loved them so much he even knew what we meant when we spelled it.
The black cat stocking holder on the fireplace mantel in Georgie’s house comes from our Haylett Entertainment logo. The name Haylett honors a dear friend who was like a mother to me. The cat was hers, named Branford after the musician Branford Marsalis.
The dog figurine on the fireplace mantel, with a carrot in his mouth, is also paying homage to our beautiful boy Jack!
The dog figurine on the fireplace mantel, with a carrot in his mouth, is also paying homage to our beautiful boy Jack!