LOREN AND ROSE Starring Jacqueline Bisset & Kelly Blatz In Theaters June 23rd

Written & Directed by award-winning filmmaker Russell Brown (Search Engines, The Blue Tooth Virgin)

Starring: Jacqueline Bisset (Airport), Kelly Blatz ("Fear The Walking Dead," What Lies Ahead ), Gia Carides (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Letters From A Killer), Paul Sand (Sweet Land, Simple Being), Erin Cahill (“Sleepy Hollow,” Church People), Rebecca Noble ("CSI: Vegas," "Nightmares")

Rose is a legendary actress trying to revive her career. Loren is a promising filmmaker. Over the course of their many encounters, a deep friendship evolves as their love of art, understanding of grief, and faith in life’s potential guide them through personal and creative transformations. Kelly Blatz and Jacqueline Bisset star with a chemistry that is at once authentic and intoxicating.

Loren & Rose — Official Trailer from The Simon Productions on Vimeo.

*Santa Barbara International Film Festival (WORLD PREMIERE)**

**Studio City Film Festival — Winner Best Actress, Best Screenplay **

**Cinema Diverse: Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival — Director’s Choice Award & Audience Award**

**Santa Fe Film Festival — Lifetime Achievement Award — Jacqueline Bisset**

**Sarasota Film Festival — Lifetime Achievement Award — Jacqueline Bisset**

**Sedona International Film Festival — Lifetime Achievement Award — Jacqueline Bisset**

**Sonoma International Film Festival — Award for Cinematic Excellence — Jacqueline Bisset**

**Ojai Film Festival — Distinguished Artist Award — Jacqueline Bisset**

**Coronado Island Film Festival — Cultural Icon Award — Jacqueline Bisset**

**Loft Film Fest - Lofty Award — Jacqueline Bisset**

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