If you’re like many Americans, some of your favourite memories are probably of moments you spent in the theatre, leaned back in your chair, munching on popcorn, and enjoying movies on the big screen. Perhaps you even decided you’d like…
I know what it’s like. I’ve done it myself. I’ve made shorts that have been selected by some fairly decent film festivals. I’ve produced features that have won their money back – and other that have lost. And My projects…
This brilliant and typically sassy post was written by the then Raindance filmmaker-in-residence Christian Bell in 2012. It’s still highly relevant today. You know what marks a film out as amateur more than anything else? Shoddy, shoddy location sound. Enter…
Acme, Weyland Corp, Wonka Chocolate, Cyberdine Systems, Buy N Large, The Big Kahuna Burger, OfCom – what do all these brands have in common? Aside from being iconic and even having their revenues ranked by Forbes none of them actually…
Whether you’re an experienced professional filmmaker of long standing or a film student newbie trying to break into the industry, you know how important it is to have the best possible tools for your profession. Just as musicians depend upon…
I haven’t met a filmmaker yet who doesn’t want to make a festival worthy film. But the process of finding and selecting an appropriate film festival is time-consuming and expensive. Getting your film accepted by an international film festival can…
Many independent filmmakers need music throughout the duration of the film, especially in scenes without dialogue. Sometimes you can even hear the music in your head, and know exactly what kind of music or tune is needed within your scene…
There’s no denying that many celebrities have famously dealt with addiction. But it’s an issue that usually extends beyond the big screen — and beyond just actors — as movies and television shows tend to normalise this issue. This environment…
Filmmakers are always looking for work. The challenge of how to find work during COVID in the challenge of 2020. Here are some ideas of what you can do. At the bottom of this page you will see an A-Z…
My mum used to hate indecision and dithering. Whether it was one of us kids playing while on the loo, or my farmer dad trying to decide which crops to plant in the spring, my mum would always say…
