Making short films is a great way for budding movie artists to gain experience in the entire process of movie-making. But the only way people will watch them is if they’ve been well-promoted. You could hire a freelancer or an…
When I wrote this article on how to Brainstorm Short Film Ideas way back in 2015, I had no idea that this would become one of the top pages on our website. I think it shows how the film industry…
The practical side of filmmaking can be a daunting one but it is well worth reading into so that you know what kind of equipment you would like (and can afford) to use! We at Raindance have a basic guide…
Celebrating Independent Film For 26 years, Raindance has been bringing the brightest and best independent film to the core of London’s West End. This year is no different. A fresh crop of challenging, fresh and bold new talent hits Raindance.…
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,…
We’ve all been there, when you’ve exhausted your ideas and hit writers block – or have a great brainwave for a screenplay but you’re not sure how to go about writing a script around it. Whether you’ve decided on your…
Anyone who remembers Martin Scorsese’s Hugo (2011) has had a short introduction to the weird, innovative, and sometimes pretty awkward world of the first few years of film history, what Tom Gunning has defined as the “cinema of attractions”. One…
Celebrate the best of short film at Raindance Film Festival 2017. From eclectic and stylised animations, through unimaginably rich documentaries, to challenging LGBT stories, this year’s Short Film Programmes will showcase a powerful selection of beautifully made and provocative short films.…
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…
This has been a great year for short films, with stunning stories and cinematography. Here are the nominees: L’Assenza L’Assenza was selected for the 57th BFI Film Festival as well as being selected for a screening at the 51st New…
