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California Christmas Movie Contest: Win $2,500 by Dec. 6
Los Angeles, CA – California residents who love watching Christmas movies could turn their favorite holiday tradition into a $2,500 cash prize this season. A nationwide contest is accepting applicatio
By Caleb Mercer · 2026-11-09T21:41:28.425Z
Los Angeles, CA – California residents who love watching Christmas movies could turn their favorite holiday tradition into a $2,500 cash prize this season. A nationwide contest is accepting applications through Dec. 6 for one winner to complete 12 days of festive movie watching challenges.
According to CableTV.com, the company has partnered with DIRECTV for its annual “Chief of Cheer” holiday contest. The promotion offers one selected winner $2,500 in personal cash, plus a separate $2,500 donation to a charity chosen by the winner.
Eligible adults throughout California can apply, including residents of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento and surrounding communities.
Christmas Movies Could Come With a $2,500 Prize The selected winner will spend 12 days completing Christmas and holiday movie challenges.
Activities may include revisiting childhood Christmas classics, watching holiday romantic comedies, exploring poorly rated seasonal films and enjoying themed snacks during festive movie nights.
On the final day, the winner will select an eligible charitable organization to receive the additional $2,500 donation.
For a California winner, that could mean supporting a local food bank, animal shelter or another qualifying nonprofit organization.
December 6 Deadline for California Residents The contest is open to U.S. residents older than 18, according to the promotional announcement. Professional movie reviewing experience is not required.
Applications opened Wednesday, Nov. 4, and close Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time .
For California residents, that translates to 10:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Sunday, Dec. 6 .
The winner is expected to be announced Wednesday, Dec. 9.
How California Christmas Movie Fans Can Apply Interested residents can review the official rules and submit an application through CableTV.com's Chief of Cheer website:
https://www.cabletv.com/experience/chief of cheer holiday dream job
The promotion gives California Christmas movie enthusiasts a chance to enjoy seasonal entertainment while potentially supporting a charitable cause.
Only one nationwide winner will receive the $2,500 personal cash prize. The additional $2,500 is designated for charity.