Making films has so far been a team game. A film director being the author of the work was a lovely critical theory but not real. Bergman had Sven Nykvist to do the filming, Bresson had Ghislain Cloquet and Hitchcock had his favourite camera trickster Robert Burks. Every director had a crew. Huge respect if […]
You’ve attended new author readings on Zoom and you’ve found a terrific script. And you’ve toured fringe theatre and found a clutch of hot, new undiscovered actors. and you want to direct too. Now all you need is the finance to make your sweet-heart dream a reality. And to get the money all you need […]
I have dreamt of directing a feature film for over 20 years. Having finally completed a ‘no budget’ feature, it had a theatrical premiere and limited cinema release this December and was released on demand on the 14th and will even be on supermarket DVD shelves on the 28th. So with a ‘no budget feature’ […]
A few years ago, after directing a few short films and music videos, I had this crazy idea to write, direct, produce and act in my first feature film. And believe me it was a crazy idea. DEVILS IN DISGUISE was shot in Los Angeles in 11 days with a crew of 3 (including myself) […]
The short film is an art form in its own right. Many of its storytelling properties differ from those of the feature film. It is typically under 10 min. long. The shorter the better. It should not be confused with the 25-40 min. graduation films made at film schools and which are really miniature feature […]
The world of film finance is filled with myths and misinformation. It is also filled with ruthless sharks and grifters. In my 30 years at Raindance I have seen just about every type of film finance that you shouldn’t ever use. Have a look (below) and see if you agree (or not). 6 Myths Of […]
The film industry is often at the forefront of technological advancements which inspire the filmmaking revolution. The impact of technology is visible almost in all segments of film-making and production – narrative techniques, equipment, graphics, sound effects, and more. The history of film is filled with advances that have changed the way of how a […]
Filmmakers are always looking for work. The challenge of how to find work during COVID in the challenge of 2020. Here are some ideas of what you can do. At the bottom of this page you will see an A-Z of twenty-seven different websites where you can look for film work! Work from home There […]
Film production is not an easy task. There are certain things which should be followed in order to become a good film producer. Here we shall mention a few of the fundamental things about film production which should be known by the people aspiring to make their career in production. Read this film production guide […]
In this new digital era, many films are being produced with no-budget or close to no-budget. If we fall for the simple assumption that something is better than nothing, dealing with a “micro” budget could seem easier than dealing with a no-budget, but it’s actually a very different experience, with different issues and the same […]
Raindance Film Partnership will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. Please let us know all the ways you would like to hear from us:
You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at info@raindance.co.uk. We will treat your information with respect. For more information about our privacy practices please visit our website. By clicking below, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms.
We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing.
Learn More about Mailchimp's privacy practices here
