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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.

  • Gabriel Shanks
    Director
  • Gabriel Shanks
    Writer
  • Cherrye J. Davis
    Producer
  • Nilan
    Producer
  • Catalin Stelian
    Key Cast
    "Dmitri"
  • Cherrye J. Davis
    Key Cast
    "The Landlord"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 28, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    3,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • New Masculinites Festival
    New York City
    United States
    March 8, 2021
    World Premiere
    Opening Night Film
Director Biography - Gabriel Shanks

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,

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Director Statement

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.