I know what it’s like. I’ve done it myself. I’ve made shorts that have been selected by some fairly decent film festivals. I’ve produced features that have won their money back – and other that have lost. And My projects have won some significant international awards. But it’s still really heard work. You can’t really […]
This brilliant and typically sassy post was written by the then Raindance filmmaker-in-residence Christian Bell in 2012. It’s still highly relevant today. You know what marks a film out as amateur more than anything else? Shoddy, shoddy location sound. Enter the unsung sound editors! And are there more than one way we get abused? In […]
Film festivals are an essential part of the film industry. These events provide an opportunity for filmmakers to meet, discuss the industry and (most importantly) present films. Oftentimes, these movies are new creations that haven’t been released. For many people in the film industry, these festivals are integral to becoming known. Unfortunately, the pandemic forced […]
Making a film is hard. Making a film and raising a child is harder. However, I did find that by becoming a mom, I learned new and more efficient skills to be a better film producer. Who else could function on almost no sleep, change a diaper in less than 30 seconds, change your child’s […]
Documentary films now account for half the films at Raindance Film Festival. Online streaming platforms, from the majors to the niche are focussing on documentaries too. New channels are increasingly relying on short form documentaries to round out their content delivery broadcasts. I’ve learned that there are 10 steps to a successful documentary. Making a […]
I first came to know Raindance when I took the 2 day film production course over my birthday weekend in the mid-90s, much to the annoyance of my then girlfriend. The blistering 2 day lecture taught me the basics of filmmaking, skills that I have used ever since. Do Elephants Pray? My first film […]
Congratulations. You’ve decided you want to make a movie: a short, feature or documentary. You most likely have a ball-park figure of how much money you’d like to have in your jeans to make this happen. Don’t worry! There’s many smart routes to finance your film. Wait a minute, first things first. Getting film finance […]
Writing characters is the essential skill for any author. Whatever medium you are writing in- short film, feature film, television, theatre, novel – a compelling, engaging character is the best way to get into the story, both for the audience and for the writer. It may seem that there is always an element of mystery […]
We get it, it’s 2021, COVID has been here for a while, and you’re just looking for ways to make sure that you’re making the most of time at home and finding things to keep you entertained after a long work-week all while maintaining a safe distance. If that’s what you want, we’re here for […]
String instruments are unrivalled when it comes to projecting sentiment and creating an enticing atmosphere. The violin is probably the most prominent of them all. It can hypnotise you and keep you on the edge of your seat with excitement. When it comes to bringing a tear to the eye, violin music is too strong. […]
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