HO HO HO (A Bad Santa Carol) is Boonie Mayfield’s first original short film — an irreverent and semi-musical descent into a surreal exploration of identity, creative frustration, and the power of reinvention. Told through vintage aesthetics, sharp satire, and a bass guitar-playing alter ego named Santa X, the story blends sketch comedy with layered symbolism, marking the first on-screen split between Boonie Mayfield and Solomon Vaughn.
Originally inspired by Boonie’s frustrations with the industry and his rediscovered love for acting, the film mixes black-and-white drama, silent film vibes, and chaotic music video energy. It’s outrageous, self-aware, and strangely heartfelt—a foundational piece in the Booniverse that laid the groundwork for everything that came after.