On a hot summers evening I couldn’t sleep. It wasn’t just the murky weather that was keeping me up. It’s the fact that after 30+ years, I suddenly realised there are 5 key stages of Raindance. And it took sleeplessness to understand why. The Inception of Raindance Raindance started in 1992 as a thought experiment: […]
In the ever-evolving realm of filmmaking, there exists a powerful force that’s reshaping the creative landscape. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer, an electrifying surge of innovation that electrifies every frame and resonates with the deepest fibres of our cinematic souls. In the realm of storyboarding and visualization, AI-powered software has become the […]
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 […]
Like going to the gym, there are certain screenwriting exercises that work. And it’s reassuring to know that I can maintain, and even enhance my screenwriting profile by throwing away worry, and just exercise. Ive written tonnes and tonnes. I often worry that my skills have plateaued. But like going to the gym, I think […]
Surviving freelance in film can be challenging. It’s really feast or famine. But with the right strategies and mindset, you can build a successful and sustainable career. Here are some tips to help you thrive: 1.Define your niche: Filmmakers don’t get hired. Model makers, special effects makeup artists and sound engineers get hired. Identify your […]
It’s refreshing to reflect and see filmmakers working under Hollywood’s radar. And some break into the Hollywood system – as if that should be anyone’s goal. Have a scan athe the way an independent filmmaer has carved out a meaningful career. several of these films have a strong Raindance and BIFA connection Jim Jarmusch: Jarmusch […]
Discovering your own brand involves a process of self-reflection, exploration, and understanding of your unique qualities, values, and strengths. It really has little to do with websites and logos, but has everything to do with that people think of you. Discovering Your Own Brand: 10 Steps Your personal branding is a crucial element to your […]
They all had to start somewhere, from low to no budget films and artsy pretensions, to out of the ballpark Oscar winning hits: Famous Filmmakers & First Features Kathryn Bigelow The Loveless (1982) Country: US Distribution: Atlantic Releasing Kathryn Bigelow, the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director, co-wrote and directed her debut […]
In difficult and extremely challenging times we turn to storytellers. Stories help us understand the world we live in through the characters we meet. Stories also provide us with guidance and learning. In troubled times, people turn to storytellers. Storytellers help us process the disintegration of values. We all seek guidance of how to make […]
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