A Christmas film, shot mostly in Allendale and Hexham, has been released globally.

Feather Christmas, a family romcom, was released on November 11.

The film revolves around two single parents who find love through the connection of their children and a pet chicken.

One of the writers, producers, and the director of photography, Ben Smith, is a proud Hexham native.

He explained his attachment to the project, and how the town of Hexham played a crucial role in his journey.

The film was released on November 11 (Image: Supplied) Mr Smith said: "This is a special occasion for Hexham as I, one of the writers, producers and the director of photography, hail from Hexham, and I even featured in a photo in the Hexham Courant for a Christmas installation at the Abbey around 20 years ago.

"It was a wonderful full circle moment for me as I spent a lot of time while growing up in Hexham making my own little stop motion movies out of LEGO and blue-tac, little did I know I’d be returning 17 years later to shoot my first feature film in Northumberland."

Mr Smith described Feather Christmas as the first of many feature films in his career and expressed his pride in having it originate from Hexham.

His grandmother's house and White House Farm are among the featured locations.

The only scene outside Northumberland was filmed at a school in Newcastle.

Feather Christmas features a pet chicken (Image: Supplied) Mr Smith said: "We have sold it for worldwide distribution but our intentions were to finally give people from the North of England a festive film to watch with recognisable locations and accents.

"Growing up I was hyper aware that nobody wanted to hear stories from where I was born and that is something I’m dedicated to change for the next generation.

"I want kids to grow up knowing they can be whoever they want to be and where they are from won't stop them."

A special screening of Feather Christmas will be held at the Forum on December 1.

Mr Smith hopes to pack the cinema with children from the area who can see a film made by Northerners, with regional accents, starring two children, two adults, and an 'adorable' chicken.