On a hot summers evening I couldn’t sleep. It wasn’t just the murky weather that was keeping me up. It’s the fact that after 30+ years, I suddenly realised there are 5 key stages of Raindance. And it took sleeplessness to understand why. The Inception of Raindance Raindance started in 1992 as a thought experiment: […]
The holiday season is a time for giving and sharing, and what better gift to give the passionate filmmaker in your life than something that will help them grow their craft and create even more amazing films. There are so many great options available, so we’ve put together a list of 10 gift ideas that […]
If you are lucky enough to have a celebrity cameo in your film project, or if you are partnering with a celebrity or influencer for a film-related event, it’s an exciting opportunity and can go a long way towards marketing your independent film. But this can also be a challenge if you are not used […]
My name is Elliot Grove. I’ve been running Raindance since 1992. Back in those days everyone shot on film – 35mm if you could afford it. We made expensive film prints that showed in cinemas. To promote the screenings we printed and mailed expensive leaflets and posters, and bought ads in newspapers. We don’t do […]
My name is Matt. I have temporarily abandoned my studies and have become the Concierge at Raindance! It’s me who makes sure all passholder requests for tickets are met! I love animations, and if I have a chance I am desperate to see the amazing collection of animated films at this year’s Raindance Film Festival. […]
My name is Sonita Gale and I’m a film director and producer based in London. My debut documentary feature Hostile premiered at the Raindance Film Festival in 2021, and I’m thrilled whenever their annual lineup is released because I’m always certain to see a wonderful mix of fresh voices and new work from filmmakers I […]
I love film. I am a female. And I love feeling (kind of makes me Triple-F rated). When the three collide, great synergy of the soul happens. I have been a venue organiser (at Garden Cinema) for Raindance Film Festival for the last two years. And I am so excited to share the Triple F […]
As students we are taught to be independent: to work on our academic studies and gradually move to graduation. As filmmakers we are taught to work diligently to make independent film work. But is this the best way to work? Back to high scho0l. What if you had a few colleagues with whom you could […]
Bringing stories to life on the big screen is every aspiring filmmaker’s dream. But while talent, skill, and artistry are all essential for a flourishing film career, financial strategies are also crucial in navigating the creative path to success. Start with a budget When making a movie, the budget is one of the first things […]
Let me take you through a film funding guide. Funding for anything in the creative industries is never easy. But this 5 step film funding guide will help ease the route to your movie’s money success. Step 1: Create a bargaining chip Business people use the word ‘Leverage’. This means they have the power to […]
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