On his way to an appointment, an administrator paused in the school yard filled with the playful sounds of recess. Enjoying the snow, the students took full advantage of the colder season. Within moments, the man observed something new and unconventional: Most children were wearing one glove. Intrigued, the administrator was stunned by the response from one of the children. The student body included …

Hallmark, Lifetime, and similar companies have delved into simple film production. Their goal isn’t to create attention-grabbing blockbusters with gazillion dollar budgets. Bypassing theatres for home television screens, their films are visually appealing, capturing viewers with light-hearted, relatable storylines. Often adding a romantic twist, they produce films around seasonal and holiday themes with content that is generally family-friendly. The movies tend to …