Coming of age films genre are a film festival favourite, simply because, angsty teens, first love and awkward encounters are universal — no matter the culture or language. Therefore, we decided to compile a list of the top ten coming of age films throughout film history. For similar lists, try the 21st-century female coming of […]
We’re pleased to announce a partnership with Mandy UK, one of the best UK based platforms for anyone working within the film industry. By creating this collaboration with Mandy, we will be able to support each other in many different ways. Mandy as one of the most important platforms in the UK will be able […]
In today’s cellular and internet based age, we’re all hooked on the interconnectivity that social media offers. Resisting the movement of the new age in Twitter, Instagram, and various other social media platforms, is pointless. Social media doesn’t necessarily have to command your life, but it certainly does offer us as filmmakers and film enthusiasts […]
I’ve taught at most of the major film schools in London. I also run my own documentary consultancy business (www.thedocumentaryconsultant.com) and teach short courses at the NFTS and Raindance. Increasingly I’m beginning to realise what exceptional value a great short course and/or a good documentary consultant can be – and how going to a film […]
I’ll never forget the phone call from Ashley to say that our ‘short for nowt’ Skipped had got into Raindance Festival. It was one of those time-freezing moments. Years of blood sweat and tears coagulated for one brief glorious moment into a single drop of success. I remember now that every filmmaking hurdle flashed before […]
With the credit crunch destroying lives – don’t let it destroy your career! See these films that launched careers. Learn how those who have trod before dealt with minimal budgets and launched hugely rewarding careers. Remember, Raindance Film Festival is open for submissions. Get the low down on how to submit here: Monsters 2010 UK […]
Raindance Film Festival has always championed the place of music in film. Over the years, the festival has hosted such musicians as Marky Ramone, Iggy Pop, and Lou Reed. Over the last few years, our international Jury has included Lemmy, Tom Waits, Douglas Hart (The Jesus and Mary Chain), Beth Gibbons (Portishead) and Don Letts. […]
The Takumi craftsmen in Japan are guardians of an ancient artisan philosophy. A Takumi craftsman applies a subtle human touch to every aspect of design and development of the objects they create. It takes at least 25 years of experience to be considered a Takumi. I learned about Takumi from the Japanese car-maker Lexus. Of […]
We’re thrilled to announce that the iconic and critically acclaimed British filmmaker, Guy Ritchie will receive this year’s Raindance Auteur Award. Having started his career in the British film industry as a runner, Ritchie, who took courses at Raindance in the early 90s, worked his way up the ladder to a director of commercials and […]
Current MA student Michelle Morris, based in Vancouver, Canada, has just received funding for the film she is developing. Michelle is a producing student and has been developing Red Snow as part of her MA curricular. Funding was granted by Telefilm Canada. Congratulations, Michelle! Read the press release. Raindance Postgraduate DegreeThe Raindance Postgraduate Degree has been […]
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