Ever since the coining of the phrase male gaze by Laura Mulvey in 1975, there has been the question, what characterizes the female gaze? Or as I like to say, the feminine gaze (I’ll explain why at the end of this article). Separate from the systemic issues, what is the essential nature of the lens […]
A business’s future and profitability might be altered as a result of Public Relations. When used effectively, PR may enable a business to overcome basically any challenge. This is why a PR agency is so important, especially for filmmakers. Filmmakers are starting to explore the possibilities offered by crypto. According to a report, the industry […]
Unlike Liz Truss’ comically short 44-day service, Raindance Film Festival has been running in full swing for 30 years. The rise and fall of Liz Truss – the shortest ever serving British Prime Minister has several painful lessons filmmakers can learn from. Never before has a political career risen so sharply and fallen so dramatically. […]
Jon Hamm is starring in Raindance’s Opening Night film – CORNER OFFICE. But as an actor of over 20 years, Hamm has built up quite a filmography. In anticipation of the International Premiere of CORNER OFFICE, we’re revisiting some of Jon Hamm’s previous roles (and commenting on his looks). 1. Don Draper, Mad Men (2007-2015) […]
The Raindance Film Festival is just around the corner. This year, we’re very happy to celebrate this 30th edition with films that fully reflect the independent spirit of the festival. But we know that every celebration worthy of the name also needs great parties to accompany it. That’s right, even film nerds know how to […]
Women have had to continuously fight for positive representation in the industry. At Raindance, we prioritise amplifying minority voices. And so, in the vein of empowering women in film, I have shortlisted some of my favourite films directed by women that will be screening at Raindance this year. Each film explores womanhood, identity and femininity […]
As a programmer at Raindance, I have the privilege of watching hundreds of fantastic film submissions, but that also means having to make the meticulous decision of deciding which films should be screened. After years of reviewing countless films, I’ve come up with the ultimate guide to deciding which films are worth watching. Hopefully this […]
I am Suzanne Ballantyne, Head of Programming at Raindance. My job is to decide which of the hidden gems get screened at Raindance. Come and see this amazing collection of films from this year’s Raindance Film Festival. I chose these films because the stories touched me, and because they are truly entertaining. I hope you […]
I’m “Mad as Hell” and here’s why: The other day I had a script to read and I started pulling out my hair after a few pages because the writer clearly had no idea what a feature film script formatting was supposed to look like. Half the sluglines were missing, the dialogue was all over […]
As a film student who has closely examined films ranging from production in the early 20th century to this year, it is evident that one of the most important evolutions of the film industry has been the inclusion and celebration of diverse stories and filmmakers. The new book from Karla R. Fuller, Do The Right […]
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