Filmmaker Russell Brown’s body of work includes five narrative features, two full-length documentaries and a number of well-regarded narrative and documentary shorts. His feature films have opened theatrically in select cities to stellar reviews after playing collectively at more than 150 festivals around the world, winning awards nationally and internationally in a vast array of categories including directing, writing, acting and editing. His diverse resume includes Loren & Rose, Search Engines, Annie and the Gypsy, Karen Black: On Acting, The Blue Tooth Virgin, Conversation with a Cigarette, Mama Laura’s Boys, The 44 Scarves of Liza Minnelli, Above the Arroyo: A Dream of the Stairs of Los Angeles, Reality USA, and The Kaleidoscope Guy at the Market.
He is known in particular for directing actresses to critically lauded and award-winning performances, and has worked with Karen Black, Jacqueline Bisset, Cybill Shepherd, Joely Fisher, Amber Benson, Connie Stevens, Gia Carides, Natasha Gregson Wagner, and Daphne Zuniga.
  • Director (13 Credits)
    The Kaleidoscope Guy at the Market
    Documentary
    Loren & Rose2021
    Feature
    The Light Beyond Tunnels2021
    Experimental
    Above the Arroyo: A Dream of the Stairs of Los Angeles2018
    Experimental
    The 44 Scarves of Liza Minnelli2018
    Documentary, Experimental, Short
    Search Engines2016
    Conversation With A Cigarette2014
    Short
    Karen Black: On Acting2014
    Documentary
    Annie and the Gypsy2012
    Feature
    Everyone Who Hears this Story Gets Laid2011
    Short
    The Blue Tooth Virgin2008
    Feature
    Race You to the Bottom2007
    Feature
    Mama Laura's Boys2003
    Documentary
  • Writer (4 Credits)
    Loren & Rose2021
    Feature
    Search Engines2016
    Conversation With A Cigarette2014
    Short
    The Blue Tooth Virgin2008
    Feature
  • Producer (3 Credits)
    Loren & Rose2021
    Feature
    Dreams of Dodge2020
    Documentary, Web / New Media
    Search Engines2016
Audience Award
Search Engines
America's Rainbow Film Festival
New York
2016
Artistic Achievement Award - Daphne Zuniga
Search Engines
Original Santa Fe Film Festival
Santa Fe
2016
Grand Jury Award
Search Engines
Sherman Oaks Film Festival
Sherman Oaks
2016
Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress (Daphne Zuniga)
Search Engines
Studio City International Film Festival
Studio City, CA
2016
Best Picture, Audience Award, Best Edit, Best Sound , Best Supporting Actor
Search Engines
Velvet Rope Film Festival
Sutter Creek
2016
Best Screenplay
Search Engines
Director's Chair Film Festival
New York
2016
Jury Prize - Best Ensemble Casting
Search Engines
Revolution Me Film Festival
Williamsburgh, New York
2016
Best Narrative Feature
Loren & Rose
Solaris Film Festival
Best Feature, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Actor
Loren & Rose
Baltimore Next Media Web Fest
Best Actress
Loren & Rose
Edukino Force of Life Film Festival
Best Narrative Feature
Loren & Rose
Peachtree Village International Film Festival
Best Narrative Feature
Loren & Rose
YES Film Festival
Best Narrative Feature
Loren & Rose
Full Bloom Film Festival
Best Director, Best Actress
Loren & Rose
Ramsgate Film Festival
Best Actress
Loren & Rose
Columbia Film Festival
Lifetime Achievement Award - Jacqueline Bisset
Loren & Rose
Sedona International Film Festival
Distinguished Artist Award - Jacqueline Bisset
Loren & Rose
Ojai Film Festival
Cultural Icon Award - Jacqueline Bisset
Loren & Rose
Coronado Island Film Festival
Lofty Award
Loren & Rose
The Loft Film Festival
Director's Choice Award & Audience Favorite
Loren & Rose
Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival
Closing Night Film
Loren & Rose
Sarasota Film Festival
Season Opening Screening
Loren & Rose
KCET Cinema Series
Cinema Excellence Award - Jacqueline Bisset
Loren & Rose
Sonoma International Film Festival
Word Premiere
Loren & Rose
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Personal Stories Award
Karen Black: On Acting
Chain Film Festival
Best Actress
Race You to the Bottom
Outfest
Grand Jury Award
The Kaleidoscope Guy at the Market
Rochester Film Festival
Best Documentary Short
The Kaleidoscope Guy at the Market
Black Hills Film Festival
Best Documentary Short
The Kaleidoscope Guy at the Market
Florence Film Awards
Best Documentary Short
The Kaleidoscope Guy at the Market
Flathead Lake International Cinemafest
Lumiere Award - Best Short Documentary
The Kaleidoscope Guy at the Market
Blow-Up International Arthouse Film Festival
Best Documentary Short
The Kaleidoscope Guy at the Market
Undo Divergent Film Awards
Raven Award - Best Artistic Production
The Kaleidoscope Guy at the Market
Docutah International Film Festival
Best Short Documentary
The Kaleidoscope Guy at the Market
American Filmic Arts Award
Best Documentary
The Kaleidoscope Guy at the Market
Mindfield Film Festival
Los Angeles
Best Screenplay
The Blue Tooth Virgin
Romford Film FestivaL
Outstanding Feature
The Blue Tooth Virgin
Wallachia International Film Festival
Best Director Honorable Mention
The Blue Tooth Virgin
Venice Film Awrads
Best Male Director, Best Drama, Best Film, Best Cinematography
The Blue Tooth Virgin
Rivercity Underground Film Festival
Best Film
The Blue Tooth Virgin
Diamond in the Rough Film Festival
Best Screenplay
The Blue Tooth Virgin
WNY Music, Art and Film
Best Supporting Actress, Best Screenplay
The Blue Tooth Virgin
The South Film and Arts Academy Festival
Directors Award
The Blue Tooth Virgin
Macon Film Festival
International Critics Prize
The Blue Tooth Virgin
Sao Paulo International Film Festival
Sao Paolo
Special Jury Prize
The Blue Tooth Virgin
Seattle International Film Festival
Seattle
Best Narrative Feature
Search Engines
Mesa International Film Festival
Audience Award - Best Narrative Feature
Search Engines
Eau Claire World Film Festival
Best Satire Feature Film - October, 2018
Search Engines
Aphrodite Film Awards
Best Actor - Philipp Karner
Search Engines
Borderlands Film Festival
Best Drama
Search Engines
Kapow Intergalactic Film Festival
Platinum Award - Best Feature
Search Engines
Mindfield Mindfield Film Festival
Albuquerque
Winner - Best Feature
Search Engines
Adrian Film Festival
Adrian, Michigan
Best Narrative Film
Search Engines
Clifton Film Celebration
Best Director
Search Engines
Muskoka Independent Film Festival
Best Actress (Joely Fisher), Best Editing, Best Ensemble Cast
Search Engines
Northern Virginia International Film and Music Festival
Bronze Award - Best Documentary
Conversation With A Cigarette
Independent Shorts Awards
Best Experimental
Conversation With A Cigarette
CKF International Film Festival
Audience Award Best Narrative Short
Conversation With A Cigarette
Indigo Moon Film Festival
Laurel of Excellence
Conversation With A Cigarette
Tampa Bay Arts Education
Silver Remi - Experimental
Conversation With A Cigarette
Houston Internation Film Festival
Best Editing - Finalist
Conversation With A Cigarette
Red Dirt Film Festival
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