Inside “A Christmas Story” 40 Years Later

Get ready for a journey back in time as OWC RADiO presents a very special episode celebrating the 40th anniversary of the holiday classic, “A Christmas Story.” In a unique twist, our host, Cirina Catania, wasn’t just an observer—she was a key player in the film’s marketing and PR team during its original release. Brace yourselves for exclusive insights and rarely-shared stories, straight from the filmmakers. These reminiscences, held close for four decades, are about to be unveiled again, giving you an intimate glimpse into the magic behind-the-scenes. Get ready to rediscover the joy of “A Christmas Story” in a way you may never have heard before!

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ABOUT OUR HOST: Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Co-Founder and prior Executive Director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She was a senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists and is a member of the WGA-West, the PGA, IATSE Local 600, NPPA, the National Press Club, and more. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Cirina is the Founder and Executive Director of the High Media Collective (HSMC) a national nonprofit with top industry mentors bringing media literacy and new career pathways to classrooms across the country.