More Than Santa Baby | Winter Film Festival

2026 NOMINEE – BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT

Documentary Film Competition

Year: 2025

Length: 40 mins

Country: United States

Language: English

Directed by: Tamar Springer

Produced by: Tamar Springer

SEE THE FILM

Saturday Feb 21, 3:00 PM-5:40 PM – Saturday Midday Documentaries 2 + QA

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An inspiring story of perseverance, resilience and hope, MORE THAN SANTA BABY honors the prolific artistic legacy of “Santa Baby” composer Philip Springer. His journey over 80 years in worldwide music history reveals a creative lifetime well beyond his renowned Christmas song, proving it is never too late to achieve one’s dreams and live with purpose.

About the Director

Tamar Springer is the longtime manager and archivist of the music catalogue of “Santa Baby” composer Philip Springer, her father. Tamar is an accomplished producer, including the award-winning CD/Book “The Last Legacy of E.Y. Harburg,” several CDs featuring her father’s music, musical productions and a single of “Santa Baby” recorded with Eartha Kitt and Philip on the piano. Tamar is a voting member of the Recording Academy. MORE THAN SANTA BABY is Tamar’s first film, a true passion project.

Reviews & Interviews

“More than Santa Baby” – a daughter’s tribute to her legendary father – By Marc Pollak for Winter Film Festival
A Daughter’s Love Letter to a Musical Legend – Hollywood Times, by Valerie Milano
KPFK Film Club Review: MORE THAN SANTA BABY – KPFK Film Club, by Bruce Johnston
More Than Music – A Journey into the World of Philip Springer – Georgia Today, by Nina Tsipuria
Rising Stars: Meet Tamar Springer of Santa Monica – Voyage LA
Podcast Episode #267 – Tamar Springer (guest) – Rarified Heir, by Josh Mills

Photos

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Awards

2025 Dances With Films – Audience Award
2025 Marina del Rey Film Festival – Best Sound
2025 Old Towne Film Festival – Best Short Documentary
2025 Fairhope Film Festival – Audience Choice Award