History doesn’t move in a straight line—it spirals in recurring cycles of growth, awakening, unraveling, and crisis. This fascinating pattern, observed by historians William Strauss and Neil Howe, suggests that generational dynamics shape societal evolution in predictable ways. Their Strauss-Howe generational theory reveals how roughly every 80-100 years—a span the ancients called a “saeculum“—societies pass […]
One of the most interesting observations of my tenure at Raindance is how audiences have changed. At first first I thought that changes were due to economic or political factors. But upon deeper reflection I know admit that storytelling is evolving across generations. This is of particular interest to screenwriters and filmmakers. The reason is […]
The judges have been blown away by the quality of submissions this year. After a tough call, here are the Finalists for the Raindance 2025 Script Competition. Thank you to everyone who submitted! Short Scripts Commute – Oscar Gogerly Panic – Matthew Cooke Stationary – Kathryn Robinson Summer Came Early – Miquel Sierra Altarriba Half-Hour Scripts Access Village – Brian […]
Horror thrives by confronting us with our deepest fears and darkest nightmares. It also offers food for thought, and can surprise us with its psychological and philosophical depth, and with the full spectrum of non-fear based emotions. It can elicit every kind of reaction in the audience – from laughter to tears. It’s a genre […]
Everyone is Going to Die is my debut feature as Writer & Director and to some extent it’s a film that I didn’t want to make. I was hesitant because it is a particularly difficult tale to watch. Think ‘Irreversible’ or ‘Funny Games’ difficult. It concerns a family that is paid a visit by a […]
The entertainment landscape is shifting rapidly, shaped by generational values, technological advancements, and cultural anxieties. Each genre—horror, sci-fi, and drama—reflects these changes differently depending on the audience’s age, fears, and societal influences. Which reminds me – are you coming the Raindance Horror films this June at Raindance? Below, I break down how these genres are […]
The judges have been blown away by the quality of submissions this year. After a tough call, here are the Semifinalists for the Raindance 2025 Script Competition. Thank you to everyone who submitted! Short Scripts Commute – Oscar Gogerly Maya – Xin Liu Panic – Matthew Cooke Stationary – Kathryn Robinson Summer Came Early – Miquel Sierra Altarriba What Happens […]
We know better than anyone how hard it is to get a film made. And then you start to submit to many of the 10,000 film festivals around the world using FilmFreeway.com – and then the rejections start piling in. Here is what Raindance thinks might have gone wrong. See if these facts will help […]
In today’s rapidly shifting entertainment landscape, understanding generational cycles isn’t just insightful—it’s essential for survival. This is what I teach in my screenwriting classes. I grew up on a farm where the patterns of nature and of animal behaviour became meal-time conversation. Historical patterns reveal that generational dynamics shape crisis periods, influencing audience demand, content […]
You’ve got a killer idea for a screenplay. Your friends love the premise and you’re ready to bring it to life. You crack open your laptop, prepared to dive into the process. From researching and crafting a treatment to outlining, drafting, and revising — each phase will help shape your vision into a polished, ready-to-share […]
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