RESTRAINING HOLLYWOOD's BLOG

After a week & a half in a Small, Creepy yet Charming...

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:49:00 -0400

After a week & a half in a Small, Creepy yet Charming Desert Town called the Salton Sea we Wrapped “Truth or Dare” - a Graphic-Violent, Sexy, Horror, Film from Scream Queen Jessica Cameron. Needless to say it was one of the most memorable film shoots i’ve ever been on. I made life long friends & can’t wait to see how this film is going to turn out. As i finally made my way back to MN, i feel forever changed after this experience…

for more fun stuff on “Truth or Dare” make sure you ‘like’ the film on facebook ; https://www.facebook.com/TruthOrDareTheMovie & follow the film on Twitter ; https://twitter.com/FilmTruthOrDare

While i was in L.A. i was given the Wonderful opportunity to...

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:40:00 -0400

While i was in L.A. i was given the Wonderful opportunity to appear on Tyrel Ventura & Sean Stone’s new Show BUZZSAW - I’d describe it as The Daily Show for Conspiracy Theories. Raw & Truthful yet Fun! I was asked to be on the show to Promote our Political, Action, Comedy PROBLEM SOLVING THE REPUBLIC. Watch the Interview here ; http://thelip.tv/“problem-solving-the-republic”-extreme-political-satire/

A Couple Months ago we signed a Streaming Distribution Deal with...

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:26:07 -0400

A Couple Months ago we signed a Streaming Distribution Deal with SCREEN MEDIA FILMS for our Experimental, Comedy, Zombie Film “Potpourri” - To our pleasant surprise the Film is now popping up & available to watch on NetFlix, Epix HD, iTunes & Hulu. So with that being said if you haven’t seen it yet, go check it out!

While i was in L.A. i had the Honor & Privilege to Act in...

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:20:45 -0400

While i was in L.A. i had the Honor & Privilege to Act in the Lovely & Talented Jahnna Randall’s Quirky-Comedy, Web Series “2 Fur 1” - Along with my good Friend, Actor Ryan Kiser as Rikki Rash I got to Play Ace Storm, Characters from our Web Series ONE NIGHT STAND. We had quite the memorable cameos in episode 2. When it’s released i will def post it!

Last November Elliot Diviney & I did a cool Interview with...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:51:27 -0400

Last November Elliot Diviney & I did a cool Interview with the fine folks at The Filmmaker’s Studio here in Minneapolis. They wanted to chat with us about PROBLEM SOLVING THE REPUBLIC, IN HARM’S WAY, POTPOURRI, HUNTING BUDDIES & much more. Check it out here ; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MevryKIY8q8

~Last Month i accepted a role in Jessica Cameron’s Feature...

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:20:00 -0400

~Last Month i accepted a role in Jessica Cameron’s Feature Film “TRUTH OR DARE” - it’s a Suspense/Horror/Thriller in the Tradition of “Scream” & “Hostel” - I get to play Tony Lockhart. A cocky, dim-witted, party boy. Yeah, i got this…

Even more Exciting than that is i get to work with my boy Ryan Kiser again. Along with The Beautiful & Talented Actresses Jessica Cameron, Devanny Pinn & Heather Dorff. The Film will be shot in L.A. late April/Early May..it should be super fun.

Please show some Love & support!

check out the Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/TruthOrDareTheMovie -

IMDb : http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2762738/

Twitter : https://twitter.com/FilmTruthOrDare

IndieGoGo : http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/truth-or-dare—2

I was told i needed one of these so i begged my good friend...

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:34:38 -0400

I was told i needed one of these so i begged my good friend Elliot Diviney to edit it for me…Behold my precious Acting Reel! It turned out pretty awesome…Well everything but my Acting that it…Anyways, check it out!

Our Action Packed, Political Comedy we did with Diviney...

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:23:00 -0400

Our Action Packed, Political Comedy we did with Diviney Pictures, PROBLEM SOLVING THE REPUBLIC is an official selection at the Infamous Tromadance Film Festival. The Festival takes place April 12 & 13 in Asbury Park, New Jersey! Screening time TBA. For more info check out their website at ; http://tromadance.com/ & for more info on PROBLEM SOLVING THE REPUBLIC & to order a DVD & FREE CD Soundtrack check out http://www.rescuethetaxpayer.com/ - #RescueTheTaxpayer

Our Action Packed, Political Comedy we did with Diviney...

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:06:00 -0400

Our Action Packed, Political Comedy we did with Diviney Pictures, PROBLEM SOLVING THE REPUBLIC is an official selection at the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival. It will even be screening twice. First on Friday April 5th at 7:30 p.m. Then again on Saturday April 6th at 3p.m. For more info check out their website at ; http://www.crifm.org/ & for more info on PROBLEM SOLVING THE REPUBLIC & to order a DVD & FREE CD Soundtrack check out http://www.rescuethetaxpayer.com/ - #RescueTheTaxpayer

Brandon Van Vliet from Restraining Hollywood on the Mihmiverse Podcast

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:38:45 -0400

Brandon Van Vliet from Restraining Hollywood on the Mihmiverse Podcast

Back in January i Acted in a Short Film called “Christmas...

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:34:56 -0400

Back in January i Acted in a Short Film called “Christmas Spirit” - it just won multiple awards at the Z-Fest here in MN. Watch the Film ; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TajjwSMdg9M - “Like” it on facebook ; http://www.facebook.com/pages/Christmas-Spirit/238126942991380 & Check out the IMDb ; http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2769796/

Check out the sweet lil’ review we got for...

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:39:00 -0500

Check out the sweet lil’ review we got for “Potpourri” from the nice folks at Rogue Cinema ; http://www.roguecinema.com/article3630.html - As of now we got a Distribution deal for “Potpourri” & when we get more information about everything from them we will make an official announcement. For more info about the film & to order your limited edition DVD & FREE CD Soundtrack check out the official Website ; http://www.potpourrimovie.com/

Check out this Great Review we got from Rogue Cinema for one of...

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 04:35:00 -0500

Check out this Great Review we got from Rogue Cinema for one of our older Films, the Dramatic, Suspense-filled, Thriller ”HUNTING BUDDIES” : http://www.roguecinema.com/article3588.html - wow, Hard to believe exactly 4 years ago we were shooting this. Anyways, make sure you get your copy of “HUNTING BUDDIES” from Amazon : http://www.amazon.com/Hunting-Buddies-Brandon-Van-Vliet/dp/B0043NGJYQ

I had the pleasure to Act in this Fun little Feature Film called...

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 02:46:04 -0500

I had the pleasure to Act in this Fun little Feature Film called “INSECTULA!” it’s a Total Campy, B-movie, Horror, Comedy. I played a Drunk Business man named Elliot (after Elliot Diviney, of course) - Anyways, Check out the Trailer ; http://vimeo.com/23703327 - The Official Website ; http://www.insectula.com/ - “Like” the film on facebook ; http://www.facebook.com/insectulamovie - Follow the project on Twitter ; http://twitter.com/Insectula - IMDb ; http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2043887/

2012 Another Blog-Tastic...

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:15:00 -0500

2012 Another Blog-Tastic Year!!!

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Yikes! So i totally should have done this a week ago but didn’t… Anyways, we Kicked things off by working on Jesse Ventura’s son, Tyrel Ventura’s Feature Film “Blue Bird.” Did a Music Video for Detuned Kytes. Shot a Action-Packed, Political, Comedy called “Problem Solving the Republic” with Diviney Pictures. Helped with Nial Nelson Hopkin’s short Film “ChessDogs.” Our Gritty, Crime-Drama Feature Film “In Harm’s Way” was picked up for International Distribution from Maverick Entertainment. Acted in Steep Hill Film’s short Film “Sometimes Never.” Did a Music Video for Brazilian Pop Artist Rani Ramahi. Acted in Mason Makram’s short Film “the First Date.” Shot a Second Season of our Dark Comedy, Rock n’ Roll Web Series “One Night Stand.” Helped Produce Kevin Horn’s short Film “Panhandler.” Was lucky enough to visit L.A. twice this year & even got to go to Las Vegas as well. And las but def not least, ”Problem Solving the Republic” had it’s World Premiere at the prestigious Twin Cities Film Fest to a sold out crowd! Good Times indeed….As of now New scripts are being written & future projects are in the works for 2013 & 2014.

PROBLEM SOLVING THE REPUBLIC made the Top 11 Films of 2012 from...

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:42:49 -0500

PROBLEM SOLVING THE REPUBLIC made the Top 11 Films of 2012 from the wopnderful folks at the Examiner! http://www.examiner.com/article/2012-review-top-11-movies-of-2012 #RescueTheTaxpayer

Check out CHESSDOGS from local filmmaker Nial Nelson-Hopkins!...

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:50:54 -0500

Check out CHESSDOGS from local filmmaker Nial Nelson-Hopkins! it’s an epic Theatrical Trailer for a fake film i had the privilege to help with as a production assistant & i even have a cameo as an Art Dealer; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM1zUHo54e4 #ChessDogs

Check out another Great Review we got for PROBLEM SOLVING THE...

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:15:11 -0500

Check out another Great Review we got for PROBLEM SOLVING THE REPUBLIC! this time it’s from the fine folks at the Examiner : http://www.examiner.com/review/problem-solving-the-republic-excellent-film-from-local-minnesota-talent

Check out the Great Review we got for IN HARM’S WAY from...

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:07:04 -0500

Check out the Great Review we got for IN HARM’S WAY from Video Views : http://www.videoviews.org/inharmsway.html - starting 12/11/12 IN HARM’S WAY will be available at your Local RedBox, NetFlix, BestBuy, iTunes, Amazon, Target & even WalMart through Maverick Entertainment.

Read the Cool Review we got for PROBLEM SOLVING THE REPUBLIC...

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:32:00 -0500

Read the Cool Review we got for PROBLEM SOLVING THE REPUBLIC from SEX IN THE TWIN CITIES http://www.sexinthetwincities.com/2012/12/political-superheroes-latest-to-come.html