About Us
Restricted Pictures is a sales, finance, and production company with a proven track record of creative and commercial success. Based in the US, the company handles films from around the world, always maintaining a strong focus on filmmakers with exceptional vision and storytelling skills.
Restricted Pictures partners to fully executive produce a selection of projects each year, focusing on securing both private finance and maximizing public incentives/grants by structuring co-productions around the globe. On each project the aim is to ensure each film can be built in the most fiscally advantageous and financially responsible way possible, never losing sight of the distribution endgame.
Our team
Josh Lobo
Rowan Russell
Rowan Russell
Josh Lobo is an American Producer / Writer / Director based out of Sheridan, Wyoming . His debut film I Trapped The Devil was released by IFC Midnight in 2019. With his sophomore feature Until He’s Destroyed following in early 2025.
His aim is to tell emotional, contemplative stories that will linger in the minds of mass audiences.
Rowan Russell
Rowan Russell
Rowan Russell
Rowan Russell is a filmmaker born and raised in San Francisco, California. He's produced IFC Midnight's ‘I TRAPPED THE DEVIL, cited as a top horror film of the year by the likes of Rolling Stone and Vulture Magazine, and the road trip comedy 1 NIGHT IN SAN DIEGO. Recently, Rowan produced the music video for POISON BLOOD, the new single fr
Rowan Russell is a filmmaker born and raised in San Francisco, California. He's produced IFC Midnight's ‘I TRAPPED THE DEVIL, cited as a top horror film of the year by the likes of Rolling Stone and Vulture Magazine, and the road trip comedy 1 NIGHT IN SAN DIEGO. Recently, Rowan produced the music video for POISON BLOOD, the new single from Darren Hayes of Savage Garden, and served as AD for THE BLUE ROSE, the debut feature from writer/director George Baron. Sarena Khan is producing along with EP Jay Van Hoy (THE VVITCH, THE LIGHTHOUSE).
Alex Dandino
Rowan Russell
Alex Dandino
Alex Dandino is a Cleveland native and independent filmmaker with a rich background in production management. Having collaborated with major networks such as Netflix, Amazon, YouTube, Fox, and A&E, Alex specializes in documentaries and docu-series, bringing compelling stories to life through his expertise and dedication. His work bridges
Alex Dandino is a Cleveland native and independent filmmaker with a rich background in production management. Having collaborated with major networks such as Netflix, Amazon, YouTube, Fox, and A&E, Alex specializes in documentaries and docu-series, bringing compelling stories to life through his expertise and dedication. His work bridges the gap between creative vision and production excellence, reflecting a deep passion for storytelling and innovation in film.