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 ::: http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Potpourri/70271340?locale=en-US

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 ::: http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Potpourri/70271340?locale=en-US

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 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

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 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/

1/11/12
“Potpourri” is #4 in the Kicking the Seat Top 10 of 2011! ::: http://www.kickseat.com/info-desk/2011/12/31/the-top-ten-of-11.html — #BooM

1/11/12

“Potpourri” is #4 in the Kicking the Seat Top 10 of 2011! ::: http://www.kickseat.com/info-desk/2011/12/31/the-top-ten-of-11.html — #BooM

12/23/11

ROCK BOTTOM : Restraining Hollywood Public Service Announcement

So we couldn’t pass up the golden opportunity to do this one! A little PSA to promote our Double Feature Presentation of “In Harm’s Way” & “Potpourri” 12.29.11 at the Loring Theater in Mpls!
A little self indulgent, Yes but then again you’re only as good as your ability to laugh at yourself.
& Don’t forget to RSVP for 12.29.11 ;http://www.facebook.com/events/305735056127299/?ref=ts
Thnx & MERRY CHRISTMAS from Restraining Hollywood!!
*Brandon

12/15/11

“Steele Vengeance” Theatrical Trailer

“Steele Vengeance” is a Theatrical Trailer for a fake film made for fun & to help promote the Restraining Hollywood Films “In Harm’s Way” & “Potpourri”

Watch it here ; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkLdDAvyu58

~Rod Steele is a Respectable, Honest & Hard Working Cop…but all that changes after his best friend Timmy, an innocent six year old boy is ruthlessly murdered by a psychotic gangster named Heimer. After the tragedy Rod goes on an alcohol & sex-filled bender before coming to terms with his loss & eventually tracking down Heimer & his goons to avenge Timmy’s untimely death.

Starring; 
Jimmy Keebs, Bill Borea, Mark Scanlan, Dax Grap, Shannon McDonough, Eric McCulloch & Chris Bakke as Heimer

Directed by Ryan Schaddelee
Produced by Brandon Van Vliet
Cinematography by Kevin Horn
Written by Aaron Pikala & Ryan Scaddelee
Music Score by Tim Holly

for more info check out ; http://www.facebook.com/steelevengeance
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1972764/
Thnx„
*Brandon
RESTRAINING HOLLYWOOD

12/15/11

 

*67 Theatrical Trailer

*67 is a Theatrical Trailer for a fake film made for fun & to help promote both Restraining Hollywood films “In Harm’s Way” & “Potpourri”

~A group of college students getting stalked by a maniac that taunts them by prank calling & making creepy noises before he hunts them down. All the while, two Detectives try desperately to save the kids while ending their relationship…

Starring; Shawn Maguire, Jenelle Kidd, Shawn Dunbar, Callan Korpi, Douglas Sidney, with Annie Einan & Eric McCulloch as the Prank-Call Killer

Directed by Richard Louprasong
Produced by Brandon Van Vliet
Cinematography Sarah Knoss
Written by Kevin Horn & Richard Louprasong

Music Score by Braden Palmer

Thnx„
*Brandon
RESTRAINING HOLLYWOOD


12/15/11

RESTRAINING HOLLYWOOD brings you a very special double feature presentation of “In Harm’s Way” & “Potpourri” Thur Dec 29th at the Loring Theater in Mpls! Doors at 7pm. Film starts at 7:30 - Red Carpet event! Only $5.00 at the door. DVDs, FREE CD Soundtrack available along with stickers, posters & other fun stuff. After-Party at the Millennium Hotel - 1313 Nicollet in Mpls - Roomn # TBAThis is the Perfect event to help kick off your New years weekend & ring in 2012!!any Questions, Comments, Concerns or Complaints email Brandon atrestraininghollywood@yahoo.comfor more info check out ; http://loringtheater.com/Loring_Theater/Home.htmlhttp://inharmswayfilm.com/http://www.potpourrimovie.com/http://restraininghollywood.com/

12/15/11

RESTRAINING HOLLYWOOD brings you a very special double feature presentation of “In Harm’s Way” & “Potpourri” Thur Dec 29th at the Loring Theater in Mpls! 

Doors at 7pm. Film starts at 7:30 - Red Carpet event! Only $5.00 at the door. DVDs, FREE CD Soundtrack available along with stickers, posters & other fun stuff. 

After-Party at the Millennium Hotel - 1313 Nicollet in Mpls - Roomn # TBA

This is the Perfect event to help kick off your New years weekend & ring in 2012!!

any Questions, Comments, Concerns or Complaints email Brandon atrestraininghollywood@yahoo.com

for more info check out ; http://loringtheater.com/Loring_Theater/Home.html
http://inharmswayfilm.com/
http://www.potpourrimovie.com/
http://restraininghollywood.com/

12/15/11

“Potpourri” Premiere Video

“Potpourri” writer/director Elliot Diviney put this together. it’s a lot of fun & you should watch it!
get you DVD of “Potpourri” Today! it makes a Great Stocking stuffer;http://www.potpourrimovie.com/
& don’t forget about the double screening 12.29.11 when “Potpourri” will play with “In Harm’s Way” at the Loring theater in Mpls!
Thnx„
*Brandon
RESTRAINING HOLLYWOOD

11 Burning Questions with RESTRAINING HOLLYWOOD’s Brandon Van Vliet

11/20/11

Extra Special thanks to Kaleb Smith from the EXAMINER for this interview.

It was Really fun to do!
Thnx„
*Brandon
RESTRAINING HOLLYWOOD

Metro Mag Interview with Brandon Van Vliet from RESTRAINING HOLLYWOOD

11/20/11

Big thanks to our friends at METRO MAG for this one!

check it ; http://metromag.com/blog/arts/film/no-restraint-minneapolis-filmmaker
Thnx„
*Brandon
RESTRAINING HOLLYWOOD

“Potpourri” Review from Kicking The Seat

11/20/11

AWESOME Review of “Potpourri” courtesy of Ian at Kicking The Seat!

check it ; http://www.kickseat.com/now-showing/2011/11/17/potpourri-2011-home-video-review.html
Thnx„
*Brandon
RESTRAINING HOLLYWOOD

11/4/11

“Potpourri” & “Dope Sick” Official Selections at The Minneapolis Underground Film Festival!
Oh Yeah, We’re lookin’ forward to this event!!

The first weekend of December we’ll be at the Minneapolis Underground Film Festival.
“Dope Sick” plays Friday Night & “Potpourri” plays Sunday afternoon.
So come on down if you can….There’s a lot of other Great Films & Fun Parties to Attend throughout the weekend!

For more info on The Minneapolis Underground Film Festival check out their Official Website at ; http://minneapolisundergroundfilmfestival.com/

Thnx„

*Brandon
RESTRAINING HOLLYWOOD

11/4/11

“Potpourri” & “Dope Sick” Official Selections at The Minneapolis Underground Film Festival!

Oh Yeah, We’re lookin’ forward to this event!!
The first weekend of December we’ll be at the Minneapolis Underground Film Festival.
“Dope Sick” plays Friday Night & “Potpourri” plays Sunday afternoon.
So come on down if you can….There’s a lot of other Great Films & Fun Parties to Attend throughout the weekend!
For more info on The Minneapolis Underground Film Festival check out their Official Website at ; http://minneapolisundergroundfilmfestival.com/
Thnx„
*Brandon
RESTRAINING HOLLYWOOD

10/31/11

“Potpourri” an Official Selection at CRYPTICON Indie Film Festival!
we just heard the wonderful news that our quirky little zombie film “Potpourri” was an official selection at Crypticon’s 1st ever indie Film Festival this Friday Nov. 4th. For those of you living under a rock, Crypticon is one of the Largest & Funnest Horror conventions so this truly is an honor on our behalf. The Film Starts at 9pm going on directly after “Can’t Stop The Machine” a Doc about Mpls Metal Band American head Charge.

for more info, check out ; http://www.crypticonminneapolis.com/EVENTS.HTML
Hope to see ya’ll there & have a great Halloween!

Thnx„

*Brandon
RESTRAINING HOLLYWOOD

10/31/11

“Potpourri” an Official Selection at CRYPTICON Indie Film Festival!

we just heard the wonderful news that our quirky little zombie film “Potpourri” was an official selection at Crypticon’s 1st ever indie Film Festival this Friday Nov. 4th. For those of you living under a rock, Crypticon is one of the Largest & Funnest Horror conventions so this truly is an honor on our behalf. The Film Starts at 9pm going on directly after “Can’t Stop The Machine” a Doc about Mpls Metal Band American head Charge.
for more info, check out ; http://www.crypticonminneapolis.com/EVENTS.HTML
Hope to see ya’ll there & have a great Halloween!
Thnx„
*Brandon
RESTRAINING HOLLYWOOD