The number one question I have been asked over the past three decades is: ‘How Films Make Money’. And yes, independent filmmakers can certainly make money with their films. But the film income landscape can be challenging. The successful filmmaker today will develop a holistic and strategic approach. This means you have to start selling […]
Hi, I’m Zach, I am a part of the team at Raindance. Despite living a relatively normal life with normal interests I have a passion for music! Specifically I very much enjoy music documentaries. Therefore I am so happy to say that for the 31st Raindance Film Festival we are showing a number of different […]
With MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: DEAD RECKONING (Part 1) looking like the box office success this summer, followed by the mega-bucks Oppenheimer and Barbie, it looks like we are seeing a disastrous summer box office for independent film.. Is this the warning signal of the Death 0f Hollywood? Where did it go wrong? The answer is pretty […]
The eyeballs are on Wimbledon, the renowned tennis tournament. What could Raindance, an independent film festival, share despite being a totally different type of event. Can filmmakers and screenwriters learn from the elements Raindance and Wimbledon share? Here are some aspects they share: 1.Focus on a Specific Industry: Both Wimbledon and Raindance focus on specific […]
A business’s future and profitability might be altered as a result of Public Relations. When used effectively, PR may enable a business to overcome basically any challenge. This is why a PR agency is so important, especially for filmmakers. Filmmakers are starting to explore the possibilities offered by crypto. According to a report, the industry […]
Branding within films can be very crucial for both the brand and the films. Many times films get a majority of their funding from placing brands’ and companies’ products throughout the film as a form of “advertisement”. Although they are not directly selling the merchandise, this is a beneficial platform for companies to show their […]
Women representation in film has been a relevant topic for decades, but it is especially in the last 4-5 years since the start of the MeToo movement that it became even more influential in the industry. Probably the most popular parameter to monitor women’s representation in movies, the Bechdel Test was actually first created in […]
The creative industry is full of rules and procedures designed to confuse the newcomer. No matter how talented you are, the film and TV industry in particular can seem like a minefield of confusing, contradictory information. Kelly Edwards dispels all of this with her clear and concise Kelly Edwards’ book, The Executive Chair: a Writers Guide to […]
Work in style and with the right tools and you’re halfway there. Here is a handy list of the tools we think are essential if you want to make it as a filmmaker. Not everything on this list needs loadsa cash. I splashed out on my Apple laptop (see number 3) and cut corners on […]
For aspiring screenwriters, directors, and actors everywhere, there is hope in the form of the microbudget feature. Spending countless hours revising the perfect script, gratuitously studying Joseph Campbell and Blake Snyder, writing pitches, contacting producers, and pestering your college contacts from yesteryear, all to have your masterpiece continuously rejected, can be heartbreaking. However, there is […]
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