Why do we need film critics? Film reviews are hugely important to the film industry. People make decisions whether they see a film based on reviews – they provide the image of the film. A good film review analyses what the film does as a medium that makes it worth your watch. You could discuss […]
There is a universal assumption, albeit falsehood, that a film can only look cinematic if backed by a large budget. In his Master Shots books, Christopher Kenworthy exposes the inaccuracy of this bogus pool of thought – the cinematic look, in reality, doesn’t have to be a costly enterprise. Kenworthy is back in business with […]
This holiday season we’re thrilled to announce a 12-days of Raindance Giving. Every day from December 4th to 19th, anyone who purchases a Raindance course or workshop will automatically be entered in a festive raffle. Stay tuned on our blog, Twitter, and Facebook pages for the great reveal of the daily winner! Prizes will be drawn […]
It is this wonderful time of the year. No, not awards season. Awards season is mostly anxiety-inducing because there is so much to catch up on; studios have scheduled all their good movies for that time of the year. Films that are equally good, but not as sexy, are shoved aside until January for anyone […]
As a Canadian who’s spent a large portion of his adult life in the UK I find the idea of social classes in the British film industry most entertaining. I’ve long admired the British author Christopher Hitchens. Not only for his quips and sayings, but for his ability to shrink down huge swathes of social […]
Representation of minorities has been a conversation at the centre of the global film industry for months, years now even. A year ago now, #MeToo happened, taking down a number of power players of the industry, including mogul and kingmaker Harvey Weinstein, and effectively ending the career of actor Kevin Spacey, who are now waiting […]
In his revised introduction to Shot By Shot, Steven Katz quips that he used to say new filmmakers had a hard time finding practical experience and equipment. Now, he writes, ‘the greatest opportunity for filmmakers since the first screening of a movie in 1895 is right now’. But despite this world of more accessible tech, […]
‘reThe film industry is obsessed with psychopaths. From Alex in A Clockwork Orange and Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs all the way to John Doe in Seven and Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Men; audiences can’t get enough of these remorseless killers. However, a recurring theme emerges – approximately 85% of […]
Decorations. Themed music. Gifts. Food. All are core components of the holiday season. But let’s get to the crux of the November-January period – the reason that, despite all these wonderful things, many of us are stressed out of our minds: family. The Dysfunctional Family! Going home for the holidays can be a relaxing, wholesome […]
Working alone as a sole proprietor of your own creative business needn’t be lonely. Use these great new resources for writers to engage with fellow creatives and also, see how you can get your words read (and sold) 1.Collaboration When working alone doesn’t feel right, writers collaborate. Finding the right kind of person to work […]
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