“the Object” Film Premiere Hosted By Dirty Martini at the Slipper Room, Fri. Oct 9th

Burlesque star Dirty Martini to Host World Premier Screening Party of Filmmaker Stephen Dirkes “the Object” at the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St., NYC, Friday October 9th, 8-9pm. Our Film Premiere, wrap party, cocktail Party and Dirty Martini’s live Burlesque performance will segue into the Slipper Room’s exceptional live Burlesque Show.

Obscure Object Films announces the release of Stephen Dirkes short film The Object, starring burlesque star Dirty Martini and Paul Richard. This 5 minute film, shot on location in Brooklyn and Long Island City follows a protagonist whose lust for women unattainable leads the viewer from stop action animation to a live action set reminiscent of the best of 1930s cabaret.

“the Object” with Dirty Martini in Post

Locking down the edit for the most recent Obscure Object Films release, “the Object” starring Dirty Martini and Paul Richard. This 5 minute short film takes us backstage to the steamy intrigue of a 1930’s New York City Burlesque Nightclub.

Photographer, Tal Shpantzer, successfully wrangled audience scenes, cast almost exclusively with French actors visiting NYC. These young Frenchmen were masters of; wearing hats, smoking lustily and the subtle skill of feminine charms appreciation.

“Give a Little Back” Eurotrash made in brooklyn 30 second spot

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Tal Shpantzer shooting with the Zylight Z90

Recently worked on set with photographer, Tal Shpantzer http://www.talfoto.com/clients , shooting in a wide variety of environments, on a Canon 5d with 2 Zylight Z90 led lights.

Amierinkz Makes Paper Model NYC Set

Amierinkz and Stephen Dirkes on set.

Artist, graphic designer, product designer and all around good guy Amierinkz took on the challange to create a paper model NYC neighborhood inspired scale model for a recent production.

Danscamdanse Belgian Film and Dance Festival April 26th

Proteus Syndrome

Located in Ghent, Belgium, DANSCAMDANSE is an international film festival focusing on the interaction between dance and visual media: dance, as seen on film, or simply as a source of inspiration. 

Gelato Arts Salon May 17th, NYC Short Film Screening

Obscure Object Part 3

The next Gelato Arts Salon will be May 17th in Brooklyn, NY. 

Luminous Flux at Galapagos Art Space Dumbo, NYC April 3-5 2009

This 4 channel video installation premiered at:
luminousfluxnyc.com
April 3-5, 2009 Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, NYC
curated by Leo Kuelbs

Director – Stephen Dirkes, Stop Motion Photography – Tal Shpantzer, Costume/ Make up/ Animation – Masha Gvozdov, Dancer – Nadia Manuela Fischer, Time Lapse Footage – Peter Bill, Edit/Music – Stephen Dirkes, Improvised Bass Recorder – Alison Melville, Narrator – Roderick Glanville, NYC 2009