I woke up this morning in my Lockdown fuzzy brain, and immediately had a news-flash from the universe! What if we thought of our filmmaking ambitions as a business. Why not think of our career as a filmmaking enterprise? noun: enterprise; plural noun: enterprises a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one. Context […]
Some fear the global pandemic that swirls around our doorsteps. Others sit back and think of how we can use the innovative and creative skills that independent filmmakers and screenwriters are known for. Here’s how Raindance helps lockdown filmmakers. 10. How successful lockdown filmmakers work remotely. Let’s face it. You ain’t going nowhere. For ages. […]
In 2015 I had just finished the independent feature ‘A Dark Reflection.’ The film was a feature film based on the ongoing issue of contaminated air on aircraft. The last film to be shot on Fuji 35mm and was Britain’s biggest co-operative film. Everyone worked on the film for shares in the film. The film […]
When you sit on a plane, do you ever ask yourself where the air you breathe comes from? On all aircraft, apart from the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the breathing air comes from the engines and is supplied totally unfiltered to crews and passengers. This air is known as ‘bleed air’ as its bled off the […]
I attended this year’s Berlinale and European Film Market for the 20th time. And at the airport waiting for the short hop back to London I realised that this year’s film extravaganza had six easy lessons filmmakers can learn from. That is if filmmakers and screenwriters were willing to see them. Firstly, and by way […]
Most filmmakers complain about not having enough money. But having too much money can cause what I call ‘deadly wealth wounds’. And the wounds filmmakers suffer have absolutely nothing to do with the often misquoted Biblical verses about wealth and the love of money: It is easier for a camel to go through the eye […]
The day has come, and whether Britain is ready or not, we find ourselves departing the European Union. In ‘celebration’ Raindance has created a list of top 10 EU films; from Greece to Finland, Ireland and Poland. Our top 10 EU films range in genre and language with pristine quality and remarkable creativity. These filmmakers […]
Why sit around moaning? Starting a self-induced bitching corner is the simplest way NOT to get anything done. And believe you me: there are at least 5 common complaints of filmmakers. There’s no reason to sit on your keister when you’ve got a fabulous film to go make! Don’t let these 5 whines stop you: […]
In true Raindance Film Festival style we’re still committed to delivering the traditional Holiday season. Why give objects that languish in drawers when you can choose career-enhancing Holiday Gifts For Filmmakers? This year we may have curtailed the normal online frenzy, but I believe this gives us a useful exercise in reflection. In some ways […]
What every filmmaker needs to remember is life in the creative industries means running a three pronged business. People new to filmmaking also need to apply the same creative Management, personal Management and financial Management rules that apply to start-ups. Ignore the three ‘M’s’ filmmakers need at your peril. The Three ‘M’s’ Filmmakers Need 1.Maker […]
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