Recently, I decided to participate in the Raindance One-Minute Short Film Contest – Valentine’s Day Edition, and I failed big time. I shot something that, in the end, just didn’t work in the edit. I’ve been shooting for the past ten years, and this was my first big failure as a filmmaker. So, I wanted […]
In an era where climate change and environmental degradation dominate global discussions, the film industry is not exempt from scrutiny. The need to adopt sustainable practices in film production has become increasingly urgent, compelling producers and creatives to explore innovative methods to reduce their ecological footprint. However, this transition towards sustainability is accompanied by economic […]
The NHS debate has sparked controversy and conflict in the UK for decades. With our healthcare services critically underfunded and recovering from the strain of COVID-19, the pressure on NHS workers is immense. With many care homes and GP surgeries forced to close their doors, the ripple effect on community access to mental and physical […]
London’s Raindance Film School Introduces a new BA Programme that is delivered across 3 continents, over 3 years Raindance offers filmmaking and Acting courses to students all over the world. Raindance, founded by Elliot Grove in 1992, was established to provide a platform for independent filmmakers through a simple thought experiment; can you make a […]
Viktoria Szemeredy is a screenwriter and director who completed her MA in Filmmaking at Raindance in 2019 and is now a mentor on the programme. Her film Butterfly Daughter just won five awards, including Best Film of the Festival at the Monochrome Film Festival. We sat down with Viktoria to see just how she created […]
I always had doubts about attending a film school. I have a very independent mind, not keen on traditional teaching methods, and after looking into the matter online, I still had mixed feelings. For some, film school is fundamental in order to start working in the industry and practice with professional tools, for others a […]
When I attended the Raindance Open Day almost three years ago and had a brief chat with Baptiste Charles-Aubert about the MA in Filmmaking Programme, I had no idea what an incredible, personally transformative experience it would be. My ambition was to become a successful writer-director, but the truth was I had no idea how […]
Raindance’s new MA in Screenwriting is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to become a working screenwriter in the film and television industries. In this day and age, screenwriters need to be nimble and be able to adapt to the demands of the industry: you need to learn how to master the […]
The Raindance Postgraduate Film Degree is offered in partnership with DeMontfort University. Here are the 10 guiding principles supporting this unique degree: 1. Derived from experience: Your current skills, knowledge and understanding are valuable and transferable to the creative industries. Your work-life experience will guide you as you move into this most revolutionary postgraduate film […]
What does it really mean to be an artist? What gives an artist meaning and purpose? How do we strengthen our artistic muscle? Award-winning actress, filmmaker, and Raindance MA graduate and mentor, Louise Salter is hosting an original podcast series called Slowcooked which explores what it means to be an artist. Through philosophical and open […]
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