News
November 2012 - Crystal Spring Tree Farm, the location of the "Branches" film, is selected to deliver the Christmas Tree to the Pennsylvania State Capitol.
October 2012 - Rick Hansberry is profiled in Showcase PA magazine.
June 2012 - Copies of "Branches" have now been sold to residents of 38 states across the U.S. and 8 countries.
April 2012 - "Branches" screens as part of filmmakers career day at Hempfield High School, Lancaster County, PA.
March 2012 - Rick Hansberry shares production insights on "Branches" and other films at a free workshop at Manheim Township Library, Lancaster, PA on March 7, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
February 2012 - Rick Hansberry discusses "Branches" and other short films on Blue Ridge Cable News.
January 2012 - Special screening of "Branches" at Millersville University on January 30.
December 2011 - Copies of "Branches" have been sold to residents of 36 states across the U.S. and 7 countries.
November 2011 - One year anniversary of the release of the film and its first film festival.
October 2011 - "Branches" wins Second Place at the Harmony Ridge Film Festival.
October 2011 - "Branches" is nominated for Best Cinematography at the SoCal Film Festival.
September 2011 - "Branches" is an official selection of the Harmony Ridge Film Festival.
August 2011 - "Branches" is an official selection of the SoCal Film Festival.
July 2011 - "Branches" is an official selection of the Manhattan Film Festival.
July 2011 - "Branches" is an official selection of the New Hope Film Festival.
July 2011 - "Branches" is an official selection of the Long Island Film Festival.
June 2011 - "Branches" is nominated for Best Cinematography at the Staten Island Film Festival.
June 2011 - "Branches" is an official selection of "The Staten Island Film Festival" in Staten Island, New York (June 8 - June 12, 2011).
June 2011 - Rick Hansberry is profiled in the April/June issue of Paralegal Today magazine.
May 2011 - Cuyle Carvin who plays "Chris" is profiled in Interview and You.
April 2011 - "Branches" is an official selection of "The West Chester Film Festival" in West Chester, Pennsylvania (April 29 - May 1, 2011). The film will screen on Friday, April 29, 2011 between 9:15 p.m.and 11:15 p.m. The film is a WCFF nominee for the Best Pennsylvania FilmmakerAward.
April 2011 - Jody Ebert, who plays "Wade" is nominated for Best Actor in a Short Film at the Lancaster Area Film Festival.
April 2011 - Rick Hansberry is profiled in the Spring Issue of LaSalle Magazine.
April 2011 - Rick Hansberry will conduct a Screenwriting Workshop at Manheim Township Public Library on Saturday, April 9, 2011. Using excerpts from his own screenplays, including "Branches", Rick will demonstrate the craft of writing for the screen.
April 2011 - "Branches" is an official selection of "The Garden State Film Festival" in Asbury Park, New Jersey (March 31 - April 3, 2011). The film will screen at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel on Sunday, April 3, 2011.
March 2011 - Rick Hansberry interviewed in the Sunday News and Lancaster Online.
February 2011 - DVD orders have been sent to 29 states and 5 countries. Read and post reviews of the fim at our IMDB page.
February 2011 - A special screening of "Branches" at Manheim Township Public Library February 9, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by a Q & A with Rick Hansberry.
January 2011 - "Branches" has been selected to appear in the prestigious SAG Foundation's Short Film Showcase on January 27th in New York City.
January 2011 - "Branches" and Rick Hansberry on Channel 11 News.
January 2011 - The Allentown Morning Call and Rick Hansberry.
January 2011 - Harrisburg Magazine article about "Branches" and Rick Hansberry.
December 2010 - There will be a special screening of "Branches" at the Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center (York, PA) on Friday, December 17th at 7:30pm. Admission is $7.00 and Producer/Writer Rick Hansberry will introduce the film.
December 2010 - Branches Location Manager, Chris Botek featured on HGTV's Christmas at The White House.
December 2010 - Branches promotion for the York screening in ShowcaseNow! magazine.
November 2010 - Sunday, November 28th is "Branches Day" at Crystal Spring Tree Farm. The DVD's will go on sale at 3:00 pm and Rick Hansberry and Chris Messineo will be there to celebrate.
November 2010 - Branches premieres at Penn Cinema in Lititz, PA on November 20 at 11:00 am. The screening is free and will be followed by a Q&A session hosted by Producer/Writer Rick Hansberry.
November 2010 - Branches article in the The Morning Call.
November 2010 - Branches reviewed in ShowcaseNow! magazine.
November 2010 - The poster (and postcard) for "Branches" are completed!
October 2010 - Times News Article "Local Holiday Film 'Branches' Completed".
October 2010 - Branches makes its film festival debut at The Pocono Mountains Film Festival.
October 2010 - Branches featured in ShowcaseNow! magazine.
October 2010 - Branches wrap party and commentary recording.
September 2010 - Branches final edit is complete.
August 2010 - Chris Botek of Crystal Spring Tree Farm is named 2010 Grand Champion by The National Christmas Tree Association.
August 2010 - Michael Whalen delivers the score for the film.
June 2010 - Daniel Stern's narration is recorded.
May 2010 - A rough cut of the film is completed.
March 2010 - Cut! That's a wrap.
March 2010 - The making of a movie.
February 2010 - Filming takes place at Crystal Spring Tree Farm.
January 2010 - From over 1800 headshots submitted, 24 actors audition for the four roles in the film.
December 2009 - The Screen Actors Guild approves the film for production.
December 2009 - Daniel Stern agrees to terms to play the Narrator in the movie.
December 2009 - Crystal Spring Tree Farm is secured as the film's shooting location.
October 2009 - www.BranchesMovie.com goes live and fundraising for the film commences through private investors and indiegogo.com.
September 2009 - Oscar's Trailer, LLC is formed. Rick's production company teams with Off Stage Films on the production of Branches.
July 2009 - Rick Hansberry and Chris Messineo agree to co-produce Branches and target a 2010 winter shoot.
April 2008 - Branches wins Best Short Film Script at DC Shorts Film Festival.
March 2004 - Branches wins the MoviePoet contest.
December 2003 - The script for Branches is written for a MoviePoet 5-page screenplay competition.