A CFS Student's 3rd feature film

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Mitch Dickman, Producer/Director
720-290-1104
mitch@hannaranchmovie.com
http://www.hannaranchmovie.com

Listen Productions begins filming documentary, Hanna Ranch

Denver, July 27, 2010 - Listen Productions has begun production on the documentary film, Hanna Ranch. Hanna ranch is the story of visionary eco-rancher, Kirk Hanna. Kirk’s life was tragically cut short while he was trying to protect the West from relentless and irresponsible development. Shortly after the tragedy his amazingly determined family and friends picked up where he left off and have continued his struggle.

Born into a life as a rancher, Kirk Hanna became a leader in the environmental ranching movement that set out to protect the West from relentlessly encroaching development and misuse. Kirk saw his ranch, and the world, holistically, balancing the needs and impact of agriculture and the environment. Kirk's opinion was widely sought and respected, and some saw him as a future governor of Colorado.

But not everything was so clear to Kirk, and the dynamics of a family-run business were causing a rift in the ranch. Kirk was torn, and unlike everyone else, he saw himself as the weak link on the ranch. Depression spiraled quickly and Kirk took his own life just over a decade ago.

Despite the tragic end to his life, Kirk's legacy and fight live on as his family and friends continue to protect the West by saving Hanna Ranch.

Combining a personal family tragedy and epic cinematography of the West, Hanna Ranch has the unique formula to be as extraordinary a film as Kirk Hanna was a man.

The feature documentary film production team includes Director Mitch Dickman, Executive Producer Karl Kister and Cinematographer/Editor Zachary Armstrong.

Filming will take place on ranches across the state of Colorado into the Spring of 2011. Completion of the film is expected later that year.

For more information about the production, please visit http://www.hannaranchmovie.com or contact Mitch Dickman at mitch@hannaranchmovie.com or 720-290-1104. A video trailer is online at http://www.hannaranchmovie.com