Professional enough to book. Magical enough to believe.
SWLA Santa provides a real beard Santa Claus for film and TV work across Louisiana, led by Santa Michael, a SAG member Santa Claus insured by Nationwide Santas, Policy 1888835. A graduate of the Charles W. Howard Santa School with six years of experience, Santa Michael brings an authentic, camera-ready Entertainer to productions that need a SAG member, real bearded Santa.
Productions across Louisiana book Santa Michael for film and TV work because he's a Screen Actors Guild member, which matters directly to any shoot that needs a SAG member performer. A costume-store Santa Claus impersonator reads as fake on a 4K sensor the moment the camera pushes in for a close-up; Santa Michael's real beard is the genuine thing, backed by training at the Charles W. Howard Santa School and membership in the International Brotherhood of Real Beard Santas. SWLA Santa carries insurance for every booking, which production companies typically require before an outside performer steps on set.
Film and TV Appearances with Santa cover feature film, television, streaming, commercial, and other media productions needing an authentic Santa Claus to hire, and it's a confirmed SWLA Santa service starting at $150. Louisiana has a long track record of film, TV, and commercial productions shooting in the state, and Santa Michael is set up to work with a production's schedule rather than the other way around, whether that means a single day of filming or a multi-day commercial shoot. Unlike SWLA Santa's other services, Film and TV Appearances are not limited to the Lake Charles area. Santa Michael travels statewide for the right production, and Google lists this service under the same Entertainer category as every other SWLA Santa booking.
Producers and casting directors looking to hire Santa Michael for a Louisiana production get a straightforward process: share the shoot dates, location, and what the role requires, and SWLA Santa will confirm availability, an exact rate, and any documentation the production needs, including proof of insurance and SAG membership. Santa Michael can work from a script, direction on set, or an unscripted appearance depending on what the production calls for. A Louisiana-themed production can also request Papa Noel, Santa Michael's Cajun Santa persona, for a distinctly regional take on the character.
SWLA Santa is a growing business, and this section will fill in with the productions and companies Santa Michael has worked with as film and TV bookings come in. If your production has booked Santa Michael before and would like to be credited here, just let SWLA Santa know. These are clients Santa Michael has worked with across his services.
A few answers, straight from Santa’s desk.
Yes, Santa Michael is a Screen Actors Guild member and can provide documentation confirming his union status as part of the booking process. This is often the first thing a production needs on file before booking outside talent, and SWLA Santa can have it ready ahead of your shoot date.
Film and TV Appearances are not limited to the Lake Charles area the way SWLA Santa's other services are. Santa Michael travels across Louisiana for the right production, and travel terms can be discussed as part of the booking.
As early as your production schedule allows, especially during the busy Christmas and holiday season when SWLA Santa's calendar fills up with in-person bookings too. Reach out with your shoot dates as soon as they're confirmed to lock in availability.
Yes, Santa Michael carries liability insurance for every Film and TV Appearance, which most productions require before allowing outside talent on set. Ask ahead of time if your production needs documentation on file before the shoot date.
Film and TV Appearances with SWLA Santa start at $150, with the final rate depending on the shoot length, location, and what the role requires. Share your production's shoot dates and details and SWLA Santa will confirm an exact quote.
SWLA Santa is building out a photo gallery of real film, TV, and commercial appearances, and Santa Michael can share additional references directly with a production on request. Reach out with what your casting team needs to see before confirming.
Yes, Santa Michael can work a multi-day commercial or production schedule, not just a single appearance. Share the full shoot calendar when you reach out and SWLA Santa will confirm availability across the dates you need.
Yes, Papa Noel, Santa Michael's Cajun Santa persona, is available for a production wanting a distinctly Louisiana take on Santa Claus. Just mention it when you reach out, since it's the same SAG member and real beard underneath, with a regional character built in.
Film and TV Appearances start at $150, one of eight ways to book Santa Michael. See full pricing and booking details on the Contact page, or reach out directly with your production's needs for an exact quote.
| Service | Starting At | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Visits | $150 | 1–8 hour bookings |
| Santa Photo Sessions | $150 | In-home, on-location, or studio-partnered |
| Virtual Santa Calls (Zoom) | $75 | Live, available anywhere |
| Personalized Video Messages | $35 | Fast turnaround, available anywhere |
| Handwritten Letters from Santa | $25 | Mailed anywhere |
| Community and Organization Visits | $150 | Schools, nursing homes, parades, libraries |
| Corporate and Business Events | $150 | Insured, SAG member |
| Film and TV Appearances | $150 | SAG member, booking for producers and casting |
Travel: Free within 90 miles of Lake Charles, LA · $0.50 per mile beyond that radius.
Ready to cast a real-bearded, SAG member Santa Claus for your next Louisiana shoot? Santa Michael brings his real beard, Screen Actors Guild card, IBRBS membership, Santa School training, insurance, and six years of experience to film, TV, and commercial work across the state. Contact SWLA Santa with your shoot dates and details to check availability and get your production on the calendar.
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