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Raindance Film Festival
The biggest indie film festival in the UK, showcasing
shorts, features, web series, music videos and VR.
Short Courses
Take a look at our range of world-renowned
evening and weekend film training courses.
Raindance Film Festival
The biggest indie film festival in the UK, showcasing
shorts, features, web series, music videos and VR.
Raindance
The Home of Independent Film
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“Raindance has done a very useful and very good job in promoting independent British cinema.”
Ken Loach
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Joanna Lumley
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What does Raindance offer?
We have three areas that can appeal to you:
- Our film festival online and in London
- Our film school
- Our Community and membership
What film & television training courses are available?
From a full time degree or masters course to a 1 day or evening workshop, our directory of film & television courses covers most subjects including Basic Cinematography, Film producing, screenwriting, editing, acting and directing.
Does Raindance provide its own filmmaking courses?
Since 1992 we have developed courses presented by established and trusted industry professionals. Raindance has teamed up with experienced working industry professionals to provide bespoke film training from working practitioners.
How can I find a suitable film & television training course?
Raindance lets you quickly search our database of film & television training courses to see what’s available along with course dates, locations and prices. We want to make sure you have the requirements for film school. You can always contact Raindance for more information and book your place.
Do I need to be in London to take your film & television training courses
Most of our courses are now online. Our courses are also offered by our hubs in Raindance Toronto, Raindance Los Angeles and Raindance Dubai.
Do you offer discounts?
Raindance Members can save up to 30%. Raindance also offers discounts for students and concessions including health care workers and unemployed. Members also get free script registration and film festival submission discounts.