The Damnable Deprivation of Dmitri
THE DAMNABLE DEPRIVATION OF DMITRI comically explores the tiny tsunami of aggravations caused by a power outage during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gabriel ShanksDirector
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Gabriel ShanksWriter
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Cherrye J. DavisProducer
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NilanProducer
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Catalin StelianKey Cast"Dmitri"
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Cherrye J. DavisKey Cast"The Landlord"
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:7 minutes 7 seconds
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Completion Date:May 28, 2020
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Production Budget:3,500 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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New Masculinites FestivalNew York City
United States
March 8, 2021
World Premiere
Opening Night Film
Gabriel Shanks has directed 50+ film and theater projects across the United States and Europe, including the Obie Award-winning VILLAGE FRAGMENTS, THE DAMNABLE DEPRIVATION OF DMITRI, HEYBABE, and EXTRA ROOM, for which he was the creator and showrunner. More information can be found at http://www.gabrielstelianshanks.com,
Shot during the COVID-19 lockdown with a minimal crew, this film was an attempt to capture those early days when being isolated was new and a challenge. The piece also follows a queer immigrant's experience of being alone in the United States, leaning into minimal language to convey the complex obstacles, decisions, and choices we all have to make to face each new day.