We’re Not From Hollywood Podcast
Ever thought of making your own movies?
Brandon Rhiness and Faizel Janmohamed are two indie filmmakers who started with nothing and are now working in the indie film scene in their hometown of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They talk about their own experiences and interview others working in the indie scene.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 57
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Episode 19: Costume Designer & DJ Caitlin Varrin Interview
Today on the podcast Brandon and Faizel speak with Caitlin Varrin. Caitlin is a DJ and costume designer who worked on Grotesque and Grotesque 2. She discusses all the work that goes into her job and …
Uncut Gems (2019) - Movie Review
Brandon and Faizel review and discuss the 2019 movie Uncut Gems, starring Adam Sandler.
Lucky Day (2019) - Movie Review
Brandon and Faizel spend 30 minutes trashing this horrible movie they had to endure.
If there's a movie you'd like Brandon and Faizel to review, email them at [email protected]
Killing Zoe (1993) - Movie Review
Brandon and Faizel disagree in their review of the 1993 movie Killing Zoe.
Episode 18: Electrician / Filmmaker Michael Schaar-Ney is Back After Many Setbacks!
Brandon and Faizel speak with actor/filmmaker Michael Schaar-Ney. After a few setbacks with movie projects falling through, Michael is dusting himself off and starting a new project called Abeyance!
Lord of Illusions (1995) - Movie Review
Brandon and Faizel review the 1995 movie Lord of Illusions starring Scott Bakula. Directed by Clive Barker.
Episode 17: Actor Gin Fedotov is Literally the Devil!
Brandon and Faizel speak with Calgary actor Gin Fedotov about how he got into acting how he wound up starring in Brandon's stoner comedy Hot Box and playing the devil in Faizel's film Give and Take.
Episode 16: How Kelly Krause Started His Acting Career in Indie Film at the Age of 50
Brandon and Faizel speak with Edmonton actor Kelly Krause about how he began his acting career at the age of 50. Kelly went from having no training or experience to one of the most prolific actors in…
Nightbreed (1990) - Movie Review
Brandon and Faizel review and discuss the 1990 Clive Barker cult classic Nightbreed!
Hellraiser IV: Bloodline (1996) - Movie Review
Brandon and Faizel discuss and review Hellraiser: Bloodline!
Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992) - Movie Review
Brandon and Faizel review and discuss Hellraiser 3: Hell on Earth.
Episode 15: Interview with Ashley Scott Meyers from "Selling Your Screenplay"
Brandon and Faizel speak with screenwriter and filmmaker Ashley Scott Meyers, who runs the "Selling Your Screenplay" podcast and website.
When Brandon was first starting out as a screenwriter, he …
Episode 14: Interview with Military Veteran / Bodybuilder Turned Actor Geordie Cheeseman
Geordie Cheeseman is a veteran of the Canadian military who got into bodybuilding then began to pursue a career in acting. In this episode, Brandon and Faizel speak with Geordie about how he got star…
Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) - Movie Review
Brandon and Faizel review and discuss Hellraiser II.
They also discuss modern movies and AI and its effect on entertainment.
Episode 13: Interview with "Hot Box" Goth Girl & Filmmaker Emily Anne Salkeld
On today's show, Brandon and Faizel speak with Emily Anne Salkeld who played the goth girl Winter in the 2019 stoner comedy Hot Box. She also played Blythe in the found-footage horror series "I'm Hau…
Hellraiser (1987) - Movie Review
Brandon and Faizel review the 1987 Clive Barker horror classic Hellraiser!
If there are any movies you'd like us to review, email us at [email protected] and let us know!
"Prey (2022)" Movie Review - Did It Save the Predator Franchise?
Brandon and Faizel talk about the fifth Predator movie, "Prey."
Episode 12: Interview with Horror Makeup Artist Jamie Clarke
Brandon and Faizel speak with horror makeup artist Jamie Clarke about blood and gore effects and about her work on the Grotesque series.
We also talk about Gwar!
"The Predator (2018)" Movie Review - Is it Really THAT Bad?
Brandon and Faizel discuss the fourth predator movie "The Predator."
Episode 11: Skinamarink Mom - An Interview with Jaime Hill
Brandon and Faizel speak with Jaime Hill, who played the mom in Skinamarink. She's also appeared in many Higher Universe films.