
Directing
Steven Shainberg
Born
1963-02-05 (63)
Place of birth
USA
Known for
Directing
Credits
13 titles
Steven Shainberg (born 5 February 1963) is an American film director and producer. He is the nephew of author Lawrence Shainberg. Both are part of the Shainberg family of Memphis, Tennessee, founder of the Shainberg's chain of stores, which is now part of Dollar General. Shainberg received his BA from Yale University in English Literature and East Asian studies. After graduation, he worked as a location manager, assistant director, production coordinator, and assistant editor on a number of films, commercials, and rock videos. He also worked as an independent producer developing adaptations of Joseph Conrad’s The Secret Agent and Henry James’ The Americans. At the American Film Institute, …
Known for
6.8A young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one.
Secretary
2002
5.8A disgraced ex-cop seeks solace by moving to the woods, but his quiet life comes to an end when a private eye recruits him to investigate the murder of an eccentric TV star's wife.
Last Looks
2022
6.1In 1958 New York Diane Arbus is a housewife and mother who works as an assistant to her husband, a photographer employed by her wealthy parents. Respectable though her life is, she cannot help but feel uncomfortable in her privileged world. One night, a new neighbor catches Diane's eye, and the enigmatic man inspires her to set forth on the path to discovering her own artistry.
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus
2006
4.9A single mom tries to break free from a mysterious organization that has abducted her.
Rupture
2016
7.5Marty is not comfortable showing his body at college or private. He is suffering from a skin disease called nevus flammeus. In town he stumbles on The Dunes. A porn-shop-theme-park with one booth named "The Prom". This is where Lana works.
The Prom
1992
6.0Sonny, a frustrated and lonely bellhop, pushing 30 and employed 8 years at the lackluster Stillwell Hotel works side-by-side, day in, day out with Billy. Bridled by the responsibility of supporting and caring for Leroy, his disabled brother, Sonny has reached a point where he must take a good look at himself. Delivering room service one night, Sonny finds Monique, a beautiful but distraught femme fatale. That encounter throws Sonny into the illicit affairs of the hotel management, puts him at the mercy of the head of security, and could make him more money than he's ever known...
Hit Me
1996
Film credits
Behind the camera
6.8A young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one.
Secretary
2002
6.8A young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one.
Secretary
2002
5.8A disgraced ex-cop seeks solace by moving to the woods, but his quiet life comes to an end when a private eye recruits him to investigate the murder of an eccentric TV star's wife.
Last Looks
2022
6.1In 1958 New York Diane Arbus is a housewife and mother who works as an assistant to her husband, a photographer employed by her wealthy parents. Respectable though her life is, she cannot help but feel uncomfortable in her privileged world. One night, a new neighbor catches Diane's eye, and the enigmatic man inspires her to set forth on the path to discovering her own artistry.
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus
2006
4.9A single mom tries to break free from a mysterious organization that has abducted her.
Rupture
2016
4.9A single mom tries to break free from a mysterious organization that has abducted her.
Rupture
2016
7.5Marty is not comfortable showing his body at college or private. He is suffering from a skin disease called nevus flammeus. In town he stumbles on The Dunes. A porn-shop-theme-park with one booth named "The Prom". This is where Lana works.
The Prom
1992
7.5Marty is not comfortable showing his body at college or private. He is suffering from a skin disease called nevus flammeus. In town he stumbles on The Dunes. A porn-shop-theme-park with one booth named "The Prom". This is where Lana works.
The Prom
1992
6.0Sonny, a frustrated and lonely bellhop, pushing 30 and employed 8 years at the lackluster Stillwell Hotel works side-by-side, day in, day out with Billy. Bridled by the responsibility of supporting and caring for Leroy, his disabled brother, Sonny has reached a point where he must take a good look at himself. Delivering room service one night, Sonny finds Monique, a beautiful but distraught femme fatale. That encounter throws Sonny into the illicit affairs of the hotel management, puts him at the mercy of the head of security, and could make him more money than he's ever known...
Hit Me
1996
6.0Sonny, a frustrated and lonely bellhop, pushing 30 and employed 8 years at the lackluster Stillwell Hotel works side-by-side, day in, day out with Billy. Bridled by the responsibility of supporting and caring for Leroy, his disabled brother, Sonny has reached a point where he must take a good look at himself. Delivering room service one night, Sonny finds Monique, a beautiful but distraught femme fatale. That encounter throws Sonny into the illicit affairs of the hotel management, puts him at the mercy of the head of security, and could make him more money than he's ever known...
Hit Me
1996
6.0While Angela meditates, Viril is typing the numbers one through one thousand.
Angela & Viril
1993
5.6Alice asks Viril to hold his head under water for three minutes.
Alice & Viril
1993
