Over the course of my career I’ve written, produced and directed dozens of hours of non-fiction content for broadcast and cable television and multiple feature length documentaries, several of which received theatrical release. Non-fiction was my specialty. Never did I consider moving from documentaries to directing feature films. So, it was a pleasant surprise when […]
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 […]
Time and time again, cinema is mindlessly dismissed as ‘escapism’. Whilst films are predominately created for entertainment purposes, it would be a mistake to reject their ‘world-changing’ potential. Films can have an impact far greater than first imagined. They can influence culture, politics, laws, and more importantly, they can change the course of history (apologies […]
It’s the last few days before Christmas. The shopping centre zombies are increasing in numbers and in desperation, and you are among them. You drag your feet from store to store, eyes red and weary. What do filmmakers even like? Tripods? Even worse – what do screenwriters like? Raindance has you covered. 1. Final Draft […]
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 […]
Even though the sun’s out, we know that all you guys want to be doing is planning & making your next film. So, if you’re on a budget like us, you need to make the most of wherever you’re shooting and create an effective environment whilst not breaking the bank. Production design is a key […]
In light of the new and highly anticipated Lara Croft movie hitting cinemas in March I have compiled a list of what I think are the best movies that were based on Video Games. Video Game movies have a very bad reputation due to many failing to produce a movie that everyone can at least […]
Working at a film festival is great fun – I should know, I’ve been working with 7 over the past 8 months and it’s been a blast. I have, however, become somewhat of a seasoned professional in the art of preparing for these things. So here’s some nuggets of wisdom to bear in mind before […]
There are pros and cons to go to film school, as Baptiste explains in his article. Indeed, Col says you should not go to film school at all, but rather use that money to make your own film. But what about Film Studies? Throughout my undergraduate and postgraduate degree, I’ve had people getting super interested […]
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