“Raindance has done a very useful and very good job in promoting independent British cinema.”
Ken Loach
“Raindance continues to inspire and encourage. A natural force in independent filmmaking and long may it ‘rain'”
Alan Rickman
“Raindance does an indispensable job supporting independent film and provides a distinctive voice in world cinema”
Paul Greengrass
How To Get Kids Interested In Film
How do we get kids interested in film? How do we get children to look beyond the screen? How can you inspire your daughter, son, niece, nephew, grandchild or neighbour to be the next Ava DuVernay (without buying the Barbie)?
Why The Autumn Film Festival Season Is Important For Indie Filmmakers
The summer rains here in London won't inspire you to dance - unless of course, you're working like mad on the launch of the 25th Raindance Film Festival! With the silly season half gone, it's time to reflect on the autumn film festival season and why it matters to...
Come To Raindance For… LGBT Stories
As a celebration of independent film, Raindance Film Festival aims to showcase the most groundbreaking and memorable stories out there. At our LGBT strand, we celebrate the work of filmmakers from around the world to examine the everyday life, complexity and diversity...