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Minnesota Christmas Movie Contest: Win $2,500, Apply by Dec. 6
Minneapolis, MN – Minnesota residents who love Christmas movies have until Dec. 6 to enter a holiday contest offering one winner $2,500 in cash for completing 12 days of festive movie watching challen
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-11-09T21:30:33.787Z
Minneapolis, MN – Minnesota residents who love Christmas movies have until Dec. 6 to enter a holiday contest offering one winner $2,500 in cash for completing 12 days of festive movie watching challenges.
According to CableTV.com, the company has partnered with DIRECTV to launch its annual “Chief of Cheer” contest, which also includes a separate $2,500 donation to a charity selected by the winner.
The nationwide opportunity is open to eligible adults in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, the Twin Cities metropolitan area and communities throughout Minnesota.
Christmas Movies Could Come With a $2,500 Prize The selected winner will spend 12 days completing holiday movie challenges celebrating Christmas entertainment.
Activities may include revisiting childhood Christmas favorites, watching holiday romantic comedies, exploring poorly rated seasonal films and enjoying festive snacks during movie nights.
On the final day, the winner will choose an eligible charitable organization to receive a $2,500 donation from CableTV.com and DIRECTV.
That could give a Minnesota winner an opportunity to support a local food pantry, animal shelter or another charitable cause.
December 6 Deadline for Minnesota Applicants Applicants must be U.S. residents older than 18. Professional movie reviewing experience is not listed as a requirement.
Applications opened Nov. 4 and close Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain time .
For Minnesota residents, the deadline is 12:59 a.m. Central time Monday, Dec. 7 .
The winner is expected to be announced by Wednesday, Dec. 9.
How to Apply for the Christmas Movie Contest Minnesota 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
CableTV.com Managing Editor Mike Strayer said the company's Dream Jobs program began in 2019 and that the Chief of Cheer search has become a favorite holiday tradition.
The contest offers Christmas movie fans a chance to turn seasonal entertainment into a potential cash prize while supporting a charitable organization.
Only one winner will receive the $2,500 personal prize. The additional $2,500 is designated for charity.