The story that started it all
No Chimney? No Problem!
An animated Christmas short for children around ages 5–8 and their families, about 12 minutes long. A child wonders how Santa can visit a home with no chimney, and the answer is a playful, musical reminder that imagination has more than one way in.
About the film
No Chimney? No Problem! is an original animated Christmas short created by NOXNOP and produced in Los Angeles. A child worries that Santa cannot visit a home without a chimney. The story brings together the child, Grandma, Santa and eight elves, and shows that there is always another way in. It is told through warm, funny 2D animation, an original song and a full musical score.
It is the first story in the NOXNOP universe, built on one idea: No X? No Problem! Each story starts with something a child thinks is missing, then finds another way forward without dismissing real feelings.
Who it is for
Children around ages 5–8 and their families. It works as a Christmas-season watch, a conversation starter for families who do not have a chimney, and a classroom activity with the free teacher program.
Credits
- Created by
- NOXNOP
- Written and directed by
- Marilyn Magness
- Executive producers
- Marilyn Magness and Lou Murray
- Voice performances
- Baraka May (the elves and the Little Girl) and Randy Crenshaw (Santa Claus)
- 2D animation
- Cris Moras
- Original music score, sound design and final mix
- Scott Erickson
- Featured song
- “When You Believe in Santa Claus” by Jason Freese
- Based on the original story by
- Marilyn Magness
Runtime approximately 12 minutes · Country of origin: United States · Produced in Los Angeles · Language: English
The cast of characters
Grandma and her grandchild, Santa Claus, and eight elves: Jingles, Skates, Gumdrop, Bows, Tootles, Cinnamon, Ribbons and Squiggles. Kids can make a ninth elf who looks like them with the free Elf #9 builder.
Questions about the film
How does Santa get into a house with no chimney?
That is the question at the heart of No Chimney? No Problem!, NOXNOP’s animated Christmas short for children around ages 5–8 and their families. A child wonders how Santa can visit a home with no chimney, and the film answers with a playful, musical reminder that imagination has more than one way in. The comforting idea for any family without a chimney: there is always another way.
What is No Chimney? No Problem!?
It is an animated Christmas short of about 12 minutes, created by NOXNOP, produced in Los Angeles, and written and directed by Marilyn Magness. It follows a child who worries that Santa cannot visit a home with no chimney, and features eight elves, Santa, an original song and a full musical score.
What age is it for?
NOXNOP stories are made for children around ages 5–8 and the grown-ups who watch, listen and color with them.
Where can I watch No Chimney? No Problem!?
The film is on the NOXNOP YouTube channel. You can also listen to the complete story as an audio adventure and hear the original song on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music.
What is Elf #9?
Elf #9 is you. NOXNOP’s story has eight elves (Jingles, Skates, Gumdrop, Bows, Tootles, Cinnamon, Ribbons and Squiggles). In the free Elf #9 builder, a child or grown-up designs a ninth elf who looks like them and joins the team. Making and downloading your elf is always free.