The quickest way to lose a cinematic point of view on a branded film is to treat the brief as a shot list. The client needs the facility, the product, the team, an interview and the logo. You can photograph every one of those things beautifully and still end up with a film that nobody […]
One of the strangest things I’ve noticed over the years is how filmmakers talk about starting. They speak as if momentum arrives one day on its own — as if confidence, clarity, or permission quietly taps them on the shoulder and says, now. It doesn’t. Momentum is not a feeling.It’s a decision. When Raindance began […]
Long weekends are a gift to filmmakers. Three days without the pressure of the 9-to-5 can feel like a mini residency — a rare stretch of time where you can go deeper into your craft, experiment, and make something new. The August Bank Holiday is no exception. Instead of wasting it scrolling, queuing for DIY […]
In this blog post we’ll explore four key horror sub-genres: psychological horror, supernatural horror, slasher films, and body horror. We’ll discuss how they craft their narratives to shape audience expectations and experiences. Psychological Horror: The Terror Within Psychological horror is a sub-genre that delves deep into the human mind. It explores the minds’s fragile boundaries […]
Let’s get one thing straight: directing isn’t glamorous. It’s not about shouting “Action!” in a leather jacket while someone fetches your coffee. Nor is it about ego. It’s about clarity, preparation, and storytelling. If you want to direct your first film—short or feature—you need to understand one thing above all else: directing is leadership. You […]
What aspiring film students aren’t just focused about mastering gear or memorising shot lists. They really want to learn about transforming raw passion into real-world skills. As an aspiring filmmakers ou have this tsk: finding your voice in a rapidly changing industry. But with dozens of course options and YouTube tutorials competing for attention, what […]
In 2025, the film and TV industry is driven by two powerful forces: audience fragmentation and algorithmic discovery. Streamers, studios, and sales agents are no longer just chasing genre—they’re hunting emotionally resonant, high-concept stories that travel globally and stand out in a saturated market. Obviously, no one can predict the future. Here is my genre […]
Everyone is Going to Die is my debut feature as Writer & Director and to some extent it’s a film that I didn’t want to make. I was hesitant because it is a particularly difficult tale to watch. Think ‘Irreversible’ or ‘Funny Games’ difficult. It concerns a family that is paid a visit by a […]
We know better than anyone how hard it is to get a film made. And then you start to submit to many of the 10,000 film festivals around the world using FilmFreeway.com – and then the rejections start piling in. Here is what Raindance thinks might have gone wrong. See if these facts will help […]
As a producer of shorts, documentaries, and features, crafting scripts that feel cinematic is one of the most valuable skills I teach aspiring writers and filmmakers. Producers aren’t just buying stories—they’re buying experiences. A script that immerses readers in a vivid, high-stakes world will outshine cheaper-looking competitors, even if both have similar budgets. Here’s how […]
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