What’s your month dedicated to? This June At Raindance, why not be a trailblazer? Whether it’s for fun, for entertainment, or exploring your creativity. Everything at Raindance is totally unique. And like nothing offered anywhere else. What are you waiting for? Dance with Raindance. Raindance Immersive Join us at the Raindance Film Centre in central […]
When I sent my good friend and mentor the Raindance 2024 lineup, he immediately shot back ‘make a strand of movies about moviemaking’. Dov S-S Simens was instrumental in kick-starting the indie film scene here in Britain, as well as in America. His 2-Day Film School was taken by thousands of emerging filmmakers here in […]
I grew up in North America in the 1960s and early 1970s . Toronto, to be precise, was my hometown. In that era we were bombarded with news of student protests, first in America, and then in Canada and Europe. My mother befriended draft dodgers – late teen American men who refused to be part […]
Everyone loves talking about the magic behind film creation. As significant as the creative processes are to bring a movie to life, budgeting and expenses are equally important. Smaller indie films often face different challenges to meet the cost of production and obtain funding to flesh out ideas and get them on screen. The Cost […]
Independent filmmakers often turn to crowdfunding platforms to gather financial support for their projects, whether short or full-length films. Many crowdfunded films screen at festivals like Raindance. Crowdfunding your film means your need to carefully consider some important points. Once you have decided to take the plunge and crowdfund, here are crucial best practices to […]
If you want to make a movie, and a movie on a limited budget, choose a story that takes place in a single location. Why? Every time you move to a new location, you need to pay for transport, and hire a new location. Essentially you are looking for a stage play. But filming a […]
As a parent myself, I can sympathise with one’s child announcing that they want to be a filmmaker. Why would the child you have invested so much time, energy and money be interested in a career where success is nebulous? Film school might not be the most direct path to the professions. Each of the professional […]
Have you been reading about all the changes in the film industry? The changes in distribution and production? I’ve been running Raindance for over three decades, and realise that these new developments are an independent filmmaker’s game changer. The Independent Filmmaker’s Game Changer After I made my first few films under the Raindance Raw Talent […]
It’s a tough world out there. And independent filmmakers aren’t the only ones facing an epic test. Hollywood too is having to revamp and adapt. The cycles of wars, pandemics and the horrendous realities of climate change reframe the positioning and challenges independent filmmakers face. For all indie filmmakers, the largest hurdle they face is […]
Put down the Christmas cake! Set that champagne aside! 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 a film school! You’ve got the New 2024 Toolkit for Filmmakers! 1. Know […]
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