When you are starting out as a filmmaker, money is generally an issue. That’s why there are so many low-budget feature films. Thus the importance of short films. Study these filmmaker careers launched by shorts. See what you can learn for your own filmmaking career. Filmmaker Careers Launched By Shorts 1.Neill Blomkamp Neill Blomkamp worked […]
Hello Filmmakers!! Back by popular demand, we are launching a NEW short film competition!! As you may know, we are approaching the worldwide Earth Day on April 22nd. We would like to show our appreciation by having YOU, our very talented emerging filmmakers out there, help us spread the message of sustainability. We are all […]
Cinema has the power to connect with our emotions and leave us entertained. Mainstream films developed by major studios are the most popular form of entertainment recognised by general audiences. However, short films created by independent filmmakers can have an equally influential impact. Even though short films might not have as wide of a theatrical […]
As we get ready for Halloween, the Raindance short film competition returns for 2019 – with a twist! This year, we’re challenging you to shoot a one-minute horror film. How to Take Part: 1) Shoot a 60-second horror film. 2) Post the completed film on Instagram, tagging @raindancefilmfestival and including the hashtag #1MinuteHorror E.g.: Hey @raindancefilmfestival, here’s […]
Before you write your next short, check out this list of great short films that were made in the 90s. This era is interesting right now because some of the best filmmakers today got their start making shorts in the 90s. A couple of these shorts even became features in their own right, kickstarting some […]
Then wSo, you want to make a great short film? One of the first steps to making a memorable short film is understanding what is unique about the short film structure and how to use it to your advantage. While visual storytelling is an important part of your short film (and you should definitely plan […]
One of the many things that we here at Raindance have to do (besides answering your phone calls) is to review submissions that people from around the world enter into the film festival. All of the submitted films are amazing, but only a few can make it into the actual festival–otherwise, each event would take […]
Even though the sun’s out, we know that all you guys want to be doing is planning & making your next film. So, if you’re on a budget like us, you need to make the most of wherever you’re shooting and create an effective environment whilst not breaking the bank. Production design is a key […]
If you’re a sci-fi fan, or you’ve been to a few short film festivals this year, chances are you may have already heard of How to be Human, a dystopian, sci-fi short set in a post-apocalyptic Britain. After screening at film festivals across the UK and internationally, we were lucky enough to speak to the […]
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