Inspired by a true story, writer/director Xaque Gruber's Sallywood stars Tyler Steelman as Zack, an aspiring actor who heads to Hollywood
to pursue his dreams. There he meets his idol, actress
Sally Kirkland, and is hired to be her assistant. Can Zack bring
Sally back into the limelight?
The film also stars Tom Connolly, Eric Roberts, Lenny Von Dohlen, Kay Lenz, Michael Lerner,
Maria Conchita Alonso, Keith Carradine
and Jennifer Tilly.
Sallywood will screen for a limited one-week theatrical engagement on November 8th at the
Laemmle Town Center 5, Los Angeles. Further release details are yet to be
announced.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
Based on the true story of a 20-something writer from rural Maine. Inspired by actress SALLY KIRKLAND’s performance in the sleeper hit, ANNA (Oscar nominee, Independent Spirit Award and 1988 Golden Globe winner), Zack takes the leap to pursue his ambitions of a Hollywood Career. After driving cross country, in a chance encounter he meets his lifelong idol the week he arrives. Sally hires him on the spot to be her assistant, where he quickly learns her career is a shambles. He dedicates himself to finding a way to land her back on the red carpet where she belongs.
