IMPERIAL â Itâs no coincidence that a film called âChristmas in Julyâ is having its national premiere in July. However, it is a coincidence that the filmâs primary screenwriter, Bret Kofford, still has his Christmas lights up in July. âI was just too lazy to take them down,â he admitted, with just a hint of sheepishness. Whatever embarrassment the observation about the lights may have caused was fleeting. Once the discussion returned to the film, Koffordâs eyes glimmered and he gained an earnestness that communicated an almost parental pride in the project, and even some relief. After all, âChristmas in Julyâ has been a long time coming.