I wrote this way back in 2012 when Breaking In As A Film Director was very different from the apocalyptic future we now face. My point is this: Some of these are no longer valid. The old systems have fallen away. View this as a wonderful opportunity to reivent the ‘wheel’. And if you want […]
We often know something about a film based on who’s in it. Once they’ve found a niche, many actors enjoy occupying that role again and again. Being typecast like this has its appeal. It can mean regular work. Think of Tom Cruise and the amount of leading action roles he’s had in his career. By […]
The practical side of filmmaking can be a daunting one but it is well worth reading into so that you know what kind of equipment you would like (and can afford) to use! We at Raindance have a basic guide on the essentials and a few examples or equipment every independent filmmaker needs to get […]
“‘Director’ is not a description of what you do; it is something you become. You are a director 24/7. You should always have your ‘director senses’ alert.” The idea that you have to use all of your senses to be a great director is one that the author of The Director’s Six Senses, Simone Bartesaghi, […]
One of the many things that we here at Raindance have to do (besides answering your phone calls) is to review submissions that people from around the world enter into the film festival. All of the submitted films are amazing, but only a few can make it into the actual festival–otherwise, each event would take […]
Starting out in film is not an easy task, so that’s why finding effective ways that could help motivate your film crew is important. Creating a unique approach to how you tackle your work takes time and effort, but as a filmmaker you should dig deep into yourself and even be open to exploring other professional […]
Mandy May Cheetham, Actress/Writer/Producer shares with us some of the secrets of her success. Today I heard the sad news that the mother of a childhood friend passed. It got me thinking about our families and how close we all were when we were children. I was a pretty lucky kid — surrounded by artistic […]
Creating a film is a process that involves a wide group of people operating in various unique roles both off and on the set. It is a collaboration, which is sometimes difficult, especially if you have played a large part in the conception of the film. Debatably one of the people who must let go […]
“Quality drama, and the best screenwriters, are all to be found on TV these days.” Whether you agree with that statement or not, it’s certainly hard to argue that shows like Homeland, the Red Riding Trilogy, Breaking Bad and Downton Abbey don’t contain some damn fine writing skills. So, if you want to make a […]
London based Simon Hunter is considered one of the best new British film directors with 2 features and over one hundred commercials under his belt. Simon has just returned from 15 months in LA where he is attached to several projects. We caught up with him at the aptly named Camera Cafe near our office […]
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