People call the film industry a place of dreams, but is it really? Even with decades of progress, people still shut others out of opportunities based on their gender and identity. This guide explains why sexism in films is still a problem for people behind and on the big screens. Once both issues receive comprehensive […]
The creative industry is full of rules and procedures designed to confuse the newcomer. No matter how talented you are, the film and TV industry in particular can seem like a minefield of confusing, contradictory information. Kelly Edwards dispels all of this with her clear and concise Kelly Edwards’ book, The Executive Chair: a Writers Guide to […]
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has served as a major disruption to the entertainment industry, among others. An industry that was already chock full of competition faced the obstacle of government lockdowns. People were advised to stay home to help prevent the spread of the deadly virus. With more people home, what did this mean for […]
Raindance’s new MA in Screenwriting is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to become a working screenwriter in the film and television industries. In this day and age, screenwriters need to be nimble and be able to adapt to the demands of the industry: you need to learn how to master the […]
Great filmmakers have the innate ability to capture a beautiful scene out of an ordinary situation. They have an excellent eye for detail and are intrinsically talented in detecting natural beauty. With the masterpieces filmmakers can create, the industry is naturally tough to get through. Hence, if you wish to have a place in this […]
Film production is a highly collaborative process involving many creative professionals – videographers, editors, actors, composers, sound designers, writers, etc. – and the importance of networking can’t be understated. The following Facebook groups are some of the most engaged and diverse communities on the web for filmmakers and other creatives involved in indie film. Whether […]
Facebook’s former director of monetisation Tim Kendall has has a great deal of wisdom. And his insights are a terrific resource for filmmakers. His way of connecting Big Tobacco and Facebook offers useful strategic advice to filmmakers and storytellers. Kendal left Facebook in 2010. Since then he has been monitoring their development. He has been […]
I hear “How can I sell my screenplay” about 2 dozen times a week? For some reason, authors believe that when they type THE END at the bottom of the page they have something of value. The truth is, they have created the first draft of something that could have commercial value. Knowing how to […]
The 2020 public health crises has impacted everything we do. And in few other industries than the creative industries, and specifically filmmaking. You’d have to be pretty isolated not to notice that there are thousands of people calling themselves filmmakers. Is there a new breed of filmmaker? Traditionally filmmakers, and those who aspire to filmmaking […]
The summer heatwave here in London may not inspire you to dance – unless of course, you’re working like mad on the launch of the 27th Raindance Film Festival! With the silly season half gone, it’s time to reflect on the autumn film festival season and why it matters to independent filmmakers. A brief history […]
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