Christian de Rezendes (breakingbranches) Profile Page
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Film Director/Producer
Bio:
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.
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 Nick 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.
His latest doc project, "Life On the V: The Story of V66," is currently in production (spring, '08). The film is being co-directed by Eric Green of Cruising In the Van Productions. Additional projects are also currently in development.
At present, Christian's production company Breaking Branches Pictures continues to grow in northern Rhode Island, where development and post-production services are provided for artistic, commercial and corporate productions.
I'm Looking For: (hold Control key to select multiple):
Current Project (s) and What you're seeking (explain in more detail what "I'm Looking For"):
We will soon be building crew and searching for people to interview for "Life On the V." I am always open to receiving acting and crew work (DP/Editing) on additional projects.
Assoc (e.g. SAG):
Non-Union
Approx. Years of Exp:
15
Rates (choose ALL potentially applicable):
ONLY Pro-level Pay/Residuals
Internships and Entry-level Positions:
Not applicable
Available for Film Racing, 48 Hr Film Project, and similar live film-making races?:
Business Breaking Branches Pictures, Inc. - Founder & President
- 15 years experience in professional Videography and Editing services.
- Award-winning Director/Producer of features and docs. (see credits below)
- Director of Photography and Editing for features, shorts and documentaries.
- Range of experience: commercials, corporate, weddings, promotional demos,
actor reels, music videos, concerts, pageants, photo montage, shorts and features.
Works Director/Producer Credits
41 (2007)
o Co-Directed, Co-Produced, Photographed and Edited this documentary feature about Nick O’Neill, youngest victim of the Rhode Island nightclub fire.
o Distributed by NEHST, founded by Producer of Oscar-winning films - nehst.com
o Awarded Best Documentary Narrative by Blue Mountain Film Festival, 2007
o Awarded Best Movie Trailer by Bare Bones Int’l Film Festival, 2007
o Awarded Best Soundtrack by Director’s Chair Film Festival (SI), 2007
o Given 5-star review in FilmThreat.com
Getting Out of Rhode Island (2003)
o Directed, Wrote, Produced, Photographed and Edited improvised DV Feature
o Awarded Best Feature and Best Director by Black Point Film Festival (WI)
o Named “Best Unseen Film of the Year” and given 5-star review by Film Threat
o Distributed by Film Threat DVD (www.gettingoutofrhodeisland.com)
Alzira’s Story (2000)
o Directed, Produced and Photographed hour-long documentary.
o Supervised by Avid Co-creator Thomas Ohanian
o Aired on RI PBS, January 2004.
o Winner of 4 Awards, including the Silver from Worldfest-Houston
o Named “One of the Best Documentaries of the Year!” by Film Threat
Branches ’93 (1996)
o Directed, Produced and Photographed doc about high School class in RI.
o Awarded Certificate of Merit by Chicago International Film Festival
Gone In Midwinter (1995)
o Directed, Photographed and Edited doc feature about stage production of Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Works Director of Photography and Editor Credits
Films
3 Stores, 3 Stories (in post) DP and Editor, feature-Dir. Gary Shore
Solitaire (in post) DP and Editor, feature-Dir. Frank D’Agostino
Len and Harvey (in production) Co-Editor, doc – Dir. Marj Kleinman
Virtuoso (‘07) Co-Editor, doc short – Dir. Biana Kovic
Masters of the Grind (‘07) DP (NY crew), doc feature – Dir. Jason Rutherford
41 (‘07) See above info.
Aerodynamics 2.0 (in post) Assistant Camera, short – Dir. Ted Cormey
Hecatomb (‘06) DP (for one scene), feature – Dir. Victor Franko, RI
They Walk Among Us (‘05) DP and Editor, feature – Dir. Christian O’Neill, RI.
Creating Karma (‘05) 2nd Unit DP, feature – Dir. Jill Wisoff, NY
Ode (‘04) DP and Editor, feature for Dir. Gary Shore, RI
Chewie Hernandez: From Con to Pro (’03) DP, short mockumentary for Dir. Chris Aurilio
Extra Credit (‘03) DP (24p), feature – Dir. Dawn Radican of Scene Teens, RI
Getting Out of Rhode Island (‘03) See above info.
First Movement Form (‘02) DP and Editor, short – Dir. Gary Shore, RI, 2 Orion Awards
Larry’s Home Video (‘01/’03) DP, feature for Static Entertainment, NH.
Alzira’s Story (‘95-‘00) See above info.
TELEVISION:
Alzira’s Story (2000)
o Directed, Produced and Photographed hour-long documentary.
o Aired on RI PBS, January 2004.
Commercials
Voyages of Discovery Cruises Editor, RI
Regent-Seven Seas Curises Editor, RI
Lock N’ Low Rates.com Director, DP, Editor, NY
Clearcopy Director, DP, Editor – 24p, RI
Encore Presents “Miracle of 34th Street” DP and Editor, RI
Aranui 3 Cruiselines Editor
Ocean State Marathon Editor and some camera work, RI
Radio Disney Editor
St. Mary's Bank Actor
VOICE OVER:
N/A
MUSIC:
Singer
THEATER:
STAGE
Miracle on 34th Street Fred Gayley (Lead) Encore Rep. Co./Dir: Christian O’Neill
Streetcar Named Desire Mitch Dean College Theatre/Dir: Patricia Culbert
Midsummer Night’s Dream Flute/Thisbe Dean College Theatre/Dir: Jim Beauregard
Anything Goes Whitney Dean College Theatre/Dir: Tom Jacques
First Temptation of Man Adam Dean College Theatre/Dir: Rick Hubbard
Showstoppers 2001 Soloist Dirs: Marc Santoro, Kim Morgan,
Dennis Buck (Musical Theatre Workshop)
PROMOTION:
Corporate and Commercial Video work - Development, Writing, Shooting and Editing. Work can be seen at breakingbranchespictures.com
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIALS:
Corporate and Commercial Video work - Development, Writing, Shooting and Editing. Work can be seen at breakingbranchespictures.com
AWARDS:
See FILMS section above
TRAINING/SCHOOLING:
TRAINING INSTRUCTORS
Improv Workshops (NY) Seth Michael May & Bryan Randtke 2006
Upright Citizens Brigade (NY) Shannon O’Niell, Improv 101 2006
Perishable Theatre (RI) Scene Study Alan Hawkridge, Fred Sullivan 2005
Broadway Musical Theatre Wksp (RI/NY) Marni Nixon, Marc Santoro, Kim Morgan and Dennis Buck 2001
Rhode Island College Bachelors in Film Studies 1996-2000
New York University 16mm Filmmaking Workshop 1997
Roger Williams University - LONDON Peter Wright, James Roose-Evans - Director and Playwrite 1995
Dean College Theatre (MA) Associate’s Degree Theatre Major 1993-95
Patricia Culbert, Myron Schmidt, Jim Beauregard
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Singer
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