An abridged extract from his widely acclaimed book: “Raindance Lo-To-No Budget Filmmaking“ Classical film editing has developed a methodology which structures the work process into precise stages – a methodology that is very similar in every country around the world. Each stage has its own procedure and order: 1. Logging The dailies or rushes are […]
Work in style and with the right tools and you’re halfway there. Here is a handy list of the tools we think are essential if you want to make it as a filmmaker. Not everything on this list needs loadsa cash. I splashed out on my Apple laptop (see number 3) and cut corners on […]
I got up this morning and as per usual had a sneaky look at my email while I was waiting for the coffee to brew. The subject line just jumped at me:”call for applications: collaborative program 2021” Looking at it now, it doesn’t seem that special, but notice how it is entirely lower case. Reaading […]
re·mark·a·ble  [ri-mahr-kuh-buhl] adjective 1. notably or conspicuously unusual: extraordinary: a remarkable change. 2. worthy of notice or attention. I get invited to do a lot of guest speaking and generally my hosts want a few simple sharp film facts wrapped in an uplifting and inspirational package – not exactly a happy pill, but similar I […]
The Raindance Postgraduate Film Degree is offered in partnership with DeMontfort University. Here are the 10 guiding principles supporting this unique degree: 1. Derived from experience: Your current skills, knowledge and understanding are valuable and transferable to the creative industries. Your work-life experience will guide you as you move into this most revolutionary postgraduate film […]
Have you ever had a serious case of the blahs about 3:00pm? Have you ever watched the typing swim on the page? Have you missed a deadline because you crumpled with fatigue at the last barrier to completing a crucial project? Have you analysed your filmmakers breakfast? Could it be that you are starting the […]
How terribly and drippingly cool to work in the creative industries. You get to wear the coolest clothes, sport the strangest hair dye and give yourself the most glamorous sounding job description imaginable – and get away without proving any real talent or ability. Yet here I am about to tell you how to become […]
I was sitting around contemplating the careers of so many of my friends and acquaintances, when I had a moment of clarity: why not write up the mistakes and pitfalls so many screenwriters and filmmakers fall into? And title it: 16 Ways Screenwriters And Filmmakers Fail. I know I’m going to get into a lot […]
When I started the Raindance Film Festival in 1992, just about everyone I knew thought I was mad. I also had a curious hot-and-cold response form the British film industry – some loved the idea, most hated it. But I thought that making a plan works. The history is simple: I had started off working […]
Of course Raindance as a company has financial targets and goals like any other business, from dry cleaning to dentistry. But an important aspect of our goals, and my goals personally, is to help other filmmakers.
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