Stir Films

31/07/2026

World of Curiosities
Episode 6: The Restoration

Dr Russell cleans and restores an old object discovered during the treasure hunt in Brian’s shed.

An independent series created by Brendan Joel Hildebrandt and David Robert Russell for Stir Films.
Featuring original music by Kristi Boonzaaier.

26/07/2026

World of Curiosities
Episode 5: The Magic Trick

Dr Russell invites his friend Julie over to recreate a magic trick he remembers from childhood.

An independent series created by Brendan Joel Hildebrandt and David Robert Russell for Stir Films.
Featuring original music by Kristi Boonzaaier.

25/07/2026

World of Curiosities
Episode 4: Martin Jaine Sculptures

Dr Russell visits his friend Martin Jaine, who creates extraordinary metal sculptures from discarded scrap.

An independent series created by Brendan Joel Hildebrandt and David Robert Russell for Stir Films.
Featuring original music by Kristi Boonzaaier.

24/07/2026

World of Curiosities
Episode 3: Aurora Models

A spooky story and a look through Dr Russell’s collection of vintage Aurora model kits.

An independent series created by Brendan Joel Hildebrandt and David Robert Russell for Stir Films.
Featuring original music by Kristi Boonzaaier.

24/07/2026

World of Curiosities
Episode 2: Brian’s Shed

Dr Russell visits his friend Brian’s shed for a treasure hunt through years of collected objects.

An independent series created by Brendan Joel Hildebrandt and David Robert Russell for Stir Films.
Featuring original music by Kristi Boonzaaier.

24/07/2026

World of Curiosities
Episode 1: Curious Beginnings

Dr Russell shares how his collection began and where his love of unusual objects came from.

An independent series created by Brendan Joel Hildebrandt and David Robert Russell for Stir Films.
Featuring original music by Kristi Boonzaaier.

08/12/2025

Launching for 2026, Memory Keeper by Stir Films is a personal filmmaking service for life stories, collections, and meaningful milestones.

If you or someone you love has a story you’d like to hold onto, I’d love to make a film for them. Send me a DM or visit the link in my bio to book or learn more.

Wishing you a safe and warm Christmas and New Year, and thank you for all your support.

Brendan

25/11/2025

Just delivered a personal documentary for Alan and his family. A tour through his beautiful collection and some of the stories behind it. Was a pleasure spending time with him and hearing how it all came together.

14/03/2025

A little look inside a steampunk-inspired world: Vince Austin's Metallic Morphology exhibit at the Midland Railway Workshops.

I had the pleasure of chatting with Vince about his work and creative journey, and he even fired up the Time Consumer! ⚙️

Hope you enjoy.
Link: https://youtu.be/69aZ02CXTGQ

Vince Austin Brendan Joel Hildebrandt

I visited Vince Austin’s ‘Metallic Morphology’ exhibit at the Midland Railway Workshops and had a chat with him about his incredible steampunk-inspired sculp...