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Building a Creator-Owned Film Universe Across Borders
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RAINDANCE Releasing
Raindance Releasing is a decentralised, curated digital distribution platform built to help independent films be found, streamed and purchased, without requiring exclusive rights or long-term lock-ins.
RAINDANCE FILM Festival
Raindance Film Festival is the largest independent film festival in the UK. Holding the 35th festival in 2027, Raindance is based in the heart of London’s buzzing West End film district.
16 – 25 June 2027
Very useful! If you have a project in mind and are looking for tips on how to realise it or…..
ESTHER ZANON
The knowledge and explanatory skills of producer and director Simon Hunter make the course truly unique.
SAMUEL CAMPANELLA
Simon was both informative and informal, and gave a very entertaining talk that included a wealth of practical information…
WILLIAM BOOTH
First of all I want to thank Elliot and his team, the session was so professional but so personal…
