Since 1992, Raindance Film Festival is known for showcasing the very best independent films from around the world. A Raindance film is distinctive for several reasons. Here’s what makes a great independent film stand out at our festival: Original Storytelling: First and foremost, the independent films that gain attention at Raindance feature qualities that most […]
As students we are taught to be independent: to work on our academic studies and gradually move to graduation. As filmmakers we are taught to work diligently to make independent film work. But is this the best way to work? Back to high scho0l. What if you had a few colleagues with whom you could […]
So, you’ve got a great idea for your next film. You’ve got your characters and plot details all thought out. You can see it all clearly in your head, but as soon as you run into the person who can make it a reality, you freeze. Your moment to pitch your great idea is gone […]
I wrote Hollywood’s 4 Biggest Lies for a Raindance newspetter in 1993 or 94 – I can’t quite remember. It’s based on the teachings of Dov S-S Simens who first came to Raindance and Europe on April 4th 1992. This article has been cloned and copied dozens of times. Here I make my claim to […]
It’s soon time for painful lessons of independent film here at Raindance. Let me explain. On the Labor day weekend in America (Labour Day if you are Canadian like me), we finalise the schedule for the Raindance Film Festival which means that a lot of filmmakers get let down because we just can’t show everything […]
Most independent filmmakers wait to start the marketing process after the film is finished. I’d like to propose a different approach to marketing independent film. One that starts before the film is even written. Let’s back up a bit. You want to sell your film, right? Who do you target your publicity at? The people […]
I nearly ended up in my mother’s basement bedroom. You see, I didn’t go to university. I didn’t graduate from a liberal arts programme like so many of my colleagues. And I certainly didn’t go to film school. I went to art school instead and graduated with a single marketable skill: Cire Perdu – lost […]
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 […]
Want to make a movie and want to know how to start? This Independent Filmmaker’s Toolkit will give you some of the essential tools you need in order to compete with the big boys. And maybe you will actually make a film and submit it to the next Raindance Film Festival. Step one: Get a […]
I’ve been doing Raindance for a long time – and I’ve produced 5 features and about 700 shorts since 1992. I have had my fingers burnt a zillion times. Every industry has dirty secrets. But in the run up to this year’s Raindance Film Festival I thought I’d share what I have learned about the […]
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