From his book RAINDANCE PRODUCERS LAB (Focal Press). In industry terms, film festivals are usually used as launch pads for films. Attended by acquisition executives and talent scouts, festivals are full of new product and fresh talent. Acquisition executives rely on the choices made by festival programmers to filter through the vast array of material […]
When you are starting out as a filmmaker, money is generally an issue. That’s why there are so many low-budget feature films. Thus the importance of short films. Study these filmmaker careers launched by shorts. See what you can learn for your own filmmaking career. Filmmaker Careers Launched By Shorts 1.Neill Blomkamp Neill Blomkamp worked […]
As the King’s Coronation approaches, we’re taking a look back at some of the ways in which the monarch has been represented in the media, and how that has changed (if it has) over the years. It’s challenging to find indie films that specifically feature or explore the history of the British Royal Family. Most […]
Ah, networking for creatives, you say? And we all know how hard networking is.and by the way that’s why it’s called networking. And not netpartying. Most people find the thought of walking up to a complete stranger and introducing yourself to be daunting. Here I am going to try and show you how to do […]
In the realm of film, marketing is a crucial component. Studios, especially large ones, spend a lot of time in marketing. Because of this, most independent filmmakers set this as their blueprint to get their films across. Even though there are many free online marketing courses available, it can be challenging to imagine applying common […]
Nina Romain investigates the true intentions of aliens in found footage films – are they really coming in peace and should we waste precious time filming them? When it comes to aliens arriving with bad intentions, we can all name a few, whether it’s black and white classic episodes as in Twilight Zone’s chilling 1962 short To […]
Career networking? How I hate the sound of career networking! And do you hate it too? And BTW,that’s why it’s called networking, and not netpartying. I’m a compulsively shy networker, truth be told. I’ve witnessed some pretty interesting careers over my three plus decades helming Raindance. The Raindance Toronto office has talked me into sharing […]
There are several types of stories that are well-suited for low budget films. By choosing a story that is well-suited for a low budget film, you can focus on strong performances and storytelling rather than relying on expensive special effects or elaborate sets. It’s something I deal with on my weekend masterclass: Lo-To-No Budget Filmmaking […]
It is with great sadness that the artist, musician, voyeur, author, publisher, producer and filmmaker, Michael Wiese, has passed. He is the founder of Michael Wiese Productions, a production company that specializes in producing films and documentaries. Wiese has also authored several books, including the highly influential “The Independent Filmmaker’s Handbook” This seminal book has […]
I meet so many debut filmmakers who all ask the same question: How does a filmmaker make money in movies? It’s the same question I have been asking since I started Raindance in 1992! Wow, was I naive. A good Parisian-based friend, the producer Zachary Miller begged me to go to the Cannes Film Festival […]
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