Russell Brown (director)
Russell Brown is a filmmaker from Los Angeles, California. He is known for writing and directing the films Loren & Rose (2021),[1] The 44 Scarves of Liza Minnelli (2019),[2] Search Engines (2016),[3] Annie and the Gypsy (2012),[4] The Blue Tooth Virgin (2008),[5] and Race You to the Bottom (2005).[6] Brown has also directed a number of documentaries and short films.[7]
Education and career
[edit]Brown attended the University of Southern California (USC) where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1997 with a BA in Critical Studies.[7][8] While at USC, Brown interned at Mandalay Entertainment Group.[8] He has served as a creative executive at Columbia Pictures with Laura Ziskin Productions and at Paramount Pictures with Saturday Night Live Studios.[7]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Mama Laura's Boys | Yes | Yes | No | Short |
| 2004 | Reality USA | Yes | Yes | No | Short |
| 2005 | Race You to the Bottom | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short |
| 2008 | The Blue Tooth Virgin | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2009 | Lorca's Nights | Yes | Yes | No | Short |
| 2011 | Everyone Who Hears This Story Gets Laid | Yes | Yes | No | Short |
| 2012 | Annie and the Gypsy | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2014 | Karen Black: On Acting | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2014 | Conversation with a Cigarette | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short |
| 2016 | Search Engines | Yes | Yes | Yes | [9] |
| 2018 | The Kaleidoscope Guy at the Market | Yes | No | No | Short[10] |
| 2019 | The 44 Scarves of Liza Minnelli | Yes | Yes | No | Short |
| 2019 | Above the Arroyo: A Dream of the Stairs of Los Angeles | Yes | No | No | |
| 2019 | The 100 Umbrellas of Erik Satie | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short |
| 2020 | Friends of Residential Treasures: LA - FORT Films | Yes | Yes | Yes | Show, 7 episodes |
| 2021 | Loren & Rose | Yes | Yes | Yes | In production |
References
[edit]- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (2019-05-17). "Jacqueline Bisset To Star In 'Loren And Rose'; Matt Cook Toplines 'Film Fest'; Danielle Nicolet Joins 'Faith Based'". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
- ^ Wheeler, L. David. "Short films get an online showcase". Wayne Post. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
- ^ Rechtshaffen, Michael (2016-10-13). "Review: Thanksgiving done wrong in satire 'Search Engines'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
- ^ Kramer, Gary M. (2013-03-12). "Annie and the Gypsy: Interview with Russell Brown". FilmInt.nu. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
- ^ Scheib, Ronnie (2009-09-25). "The Blue Tooth Virgin". Variety. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
- ^ Harvey, Dennis (2005-07-01). "Race You To The Bottom". Variety. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
- ^ a b c "Russell Brown". Film Independent. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
- ^ a b Tella, James (2007-03-27). "Always Thinking About the Next Hurdle". USC News. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
- ^ RECHTSHAFFEN, MICHAEL (13 October 2016). "Review: Thanksgiving done wrong in satire 'Search Engines'". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- ^ Freedman, Richard (3 September 2019). "'Kaleidoscope' a colorful journey". Times Herald. Retrieved 15 December 2020.