It would hardly be controversial to state that filmmaking is a complicated process with plenty of obstacles, crises, setbacks and compromises along the way. Nor would it be a stretch to say that any tool that would make a filmmaker’s job easier would be more than welcome. After all, there isn’t a filmmaker out there […]
One of the most important parts of films are the soundtracks that help to spark the emotions and bring a new and amazing world to the viewers. Whether a film is an action-packed thriller, a tear-jerking drama, or a side-splitting comedy, the right song at the right moment will always elevate the impact of a […]
Music is an essential component of cinema; an auditory counterpoint that can enhance, contradict, or elevate any scene or image. But of course you already know that, it’s why you clicked on the link. Or perhaps you clicked it because it’s something of a challenge. ‘Twenty soundtracks I haven’t heard’, I hear you grumble, ‘not […]
Raindance aims to show the best in new cinema from the UK and around the world and specialises in first-time directors and discovery. So how are the new breed of film directors approaching working with film music on their movies? I attended Raindance for the first time this year and interviewed several Directors about their […]
Ease, that is. In the world of traditional music licensing where a user-friendly environment has been sorely lacking, Songtradr is working to give access to all music creators and those who wish to license their music, access to a global marketplace and placement opportunities never before available outside the inner circle of the industry. Where […]
You’ve guessed it, our Genre Format Series (working title) Extraordinaire has reached the week we’ve all been waiting for… Film MUSICALS week! Now, we all love a musical, whether its Disney or a Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers classic, but have we ever considered making one ourselves? As filmmakers, it’s our job to break the mould and […]
Raindance Film Festival has always championed the place of music in film. Over the years, the festival has hosted such musicians as Marky Ramone, Iggy Pop, and Lou Reed. Over the last few years, our international Jury has included Lemmy, Tom Waits, Douglas Hart (The Jesus and Mary Chain), Beth Gibbons (Portishead) and Don Letts. […]
Commissioning Music For Short Films: 10 Questions a Director Might Ask Many film composers learn their trade by scoring short films. Many continue to score short films, and many never get an opportunity to score a full feature. The truth is that there are many challenges for a Composer with a short – how do you […]
What do you do for fun? I was asked this question by a friend of mine right after the Raindance Film Festival and I really didn’t have to think too hard. I am a workaholic, I am sure some of you can relate, but there are two major things that I do for fun: watching movies and […]
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