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26th Raindance Film Festival Poster Released
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9 Lies About Canadian Film
Filmmakers are constantly battling to break out, struggling to find the finance to make enough good films to create a viable film industry. Canada’s filmmakers are sick and tired of being called Hollywood North. And the label ‘Canadian film’ lacks the cache of, say a ‘french film, or a japanese film. Among the things holding […]
Saturday Film School – Writing the Screenplay Part 1
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Bill Martell – Found and Contained – Part 4
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Here’s What Happened at the Independent Filmmaker’s Ball
A big number of filmmakers, film professionals and film enthusiasts gathered together for the Independent Filmmaker’s Ball on Wednesday April 18th at Cafè de Paris in London. People dressed in their pineapple-coconut shirts carried a networking night as the event celebrated 26 years of Raindance, which started in 1992. This event was well attended by […]
How to Add an ‘Inclusion Rider’ Clause in your Film-Viewing Activities
In my previous article, I talked about the Set of Principles that the BFI and other major UK film organisations have recently adopted for industry leaders to tackle bullying and harassment. I suggested how independent filmmakers can also help from below by setting a standard for people who are just starting out in the industry. Then […]
What Independent Filmmakers Can Learn From This Year’s Oscar Winners
So, we all know who won by now. But what do the Oscars really mean for independent filmmakers? If nothing else, the Academy Awards are an opportunity to raise and discuss current issues within the industry and promote change in how we make films. As independent filmmakers, it’s important to take into account what’s happening […]
Deepfake Challenges Facing Filmmakers
Nic Cage as James Bond How would you like the iconic John Wayne or Elizabeth Taylor in your movie, though long dead? It’s closer than you think. Deepfake allows a simple face swap using publicly available software. [UPDATE] February 7, 2018 – BBC reports that Twitter has taken down all DeepFake videos. Let me explain: Altering […]
#15SecondDate Short Film Competition 2018
The Raindance #15SecondDate short film competition 2018 returns as we get ready for Valentine’s Day. How to Take Part: 1) Shoot a 15-second film around the theme: the date. 2) Upload it to Youtube. 3) Tweet us to enter the competition, including @Raindance and the hashtag #15SecondDate E.g.: Hey @Raindance, here’s my #15SecondDate! https://youtu.be/At-s6feKJQ4 Submissions close at midnight, Wednesday 14 […]
Christmas Filmmaker’s Toolkit
Put down the Christmas cake! Make movies! There’s no reason to delay your movie. Move from amateur to professional. Stop making excuses. Stop blagging the blag. Get off your couch and start doing something meaningful! You don’t need no film school! You’ve got the Christmas Filmmaker’s Toolkit! 1. Know your plan and make it realistic […]
