Established in 1996 by Christian de Rezendes, Breaking Branches Pictures has been recognized for quality work in event, corporate and wedding documentary work.  Through Breaking Branches, Christian has created memorable and highly praised work with artistic flare and a unique edge.  

In the indie film world, Christian has Produced, Directed, Photographed and Edited several documentaries and feature films with award-winning results, such as the heartwarming family doc Alzira's Story, the edgy improv dramedy Getting Out of Rhode Island, and most recently, the acclaimed doc about the inspiring life and prophetic work of Nicholas O'Neill - the youngest victim of the Rhode Island nightclub fire, 41, co-directed by Christian O'Neill.  Check out the full filmography!

Getting Out of Rhode Island (2003) has been distributed nationally on Chris Gore's Film Threat DVD, and 41 (2007) was recently acquired by Nehst Studios, founded by Sling Blade Producer Larry Meistrich.  The film is available on DVD at www.nehst.com and is traveling throughout the U.S. theatrically.  Alzira's Story (2000) is also available for purchase on this site.

De Rezendes has also collaborated as Director of Photography and/or Editor with other Directors on such films as They Walk Among Us, the play written by Nicholas O'Neill and Directed by his brother Christian O'Neill, the teen caper film Solitaire, starring Marylin Chambers and directed by Frank D'Agostino, First Movement Form, Ode and 3 Stores, 3 Stories with Roger Williams University Dance Professor/Director Gary Shore.

Their latest doc project, Life On the V: The Story of V66, is slated to go into production in 2008.  The film will be co-directed by Eric Green of Cruising In the Van Productions.  Additional projects are also currently in development.   

 At present, Breaking Branches Pictures continues to grow in northern Rhode Island, where Christian provides professional videography and post-production services for artistic, commercial and corporate productions.  We invite you to contact us. 

 

Contact him at 401.651.1839 or breakingbranches@gmail.com .

 

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