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Hallmark premiered One Winter Weekend in 2018. The movie takes place at a resort location for a vacation getaway. But where was the movie really filmed? One Winter Weekend was filmed in Canada, including Winnipeg, Manitoba, between November 27 and December 15, 2017. The movie was originally titled Snowbound, so a variety of posts about the movie’s filming at the time it was made are actually listed under that title and not One Winter Weekend. So if you’re wanting to have your own snowboarding and skiing adventure where the movie was filmed, you’ll need to go to Canada.
Gary Yates directed this movie, and he also directed Hallmark’s A Dream of Christmas, which was shot in Winnipeg too. You might be interested to know that back in late November, some big Hallmark fans first figured out that Taylor Cole and Jack Turner were starring in this movie together. They noted that the two actors, who had appeared in Hallmark movies together before, were both working in Winnipeg at the same time. And it turns out that their predictions were true!
Here’s an Instagram post that Taylor shared while she was filming:
During the filming, Kari Casting posted on Facebook looking for extras to be on Snowbound:
They were specifically seeking conservative and athletic-looking males and females to play extras, including roles as ski lodge guests, employees, hip and trendy fashion employees, auction gala attendees, and more for indoor and outdoor filming. A few days earlier, they sought avid skiers, snowboarders, and cross country skiers with a skill level of at least intermediate to be in the film.
Here are some more photos from the filming:
The movie was later followed by One Winter Proposal, which premiered on Hallmark in 2019. The synopsis reads: “Old flames are reignited and current flames burn brighter when the fan-favorite foursome from ONE WINTER WEEKEND returns to the ski resort where it all began.”
The movie stars Taylor Cole, Jack Turner, Rukiya Bernard, and Dewshane Williams. Turner and Cole were on The Bubbly Sesh podcast, where they share some behind-the-scenes tidbits about the movie. You can listen to the podcast here.
Bernard told My Devotional Thoughts the following about the first movie’s success, and making a sequel: “I’m not a network exec, but I think OWW was a success for two reasons: First, it was a movie about friendship as much as it was about finding love. And second, it showcased a diverse cast in prominent roles with a strong storyline also finding love. This is something Hallmark has made massive efforts recently to showcase, and I’m glad to be a part of that movement. The fan response I’ve received has been so moving and heartwarming.”
And on Saturday, April 3, One Perfect Wedding will complete the trilogy. Hallmark’s synopsis reads:
With her book tour in two weeks and his expanding business plans, Cara and Ben put their long engagement behind them and book the chalet for a small wedding with friends and family. Starring Taylor Cole, Jack Turner, Rukiya Bernard and Dewshane Williams. One Perfect Wedding is third in the series of movies following One Winter Weekend and One Winter Proposal.