by Raindance | 27 September, 2018 | Festivals, Film History, In Our Opinion, Raindance Film Festival
Throughout the history of film, the idea of the Rebel has been imagined, challenged and transformed. At the 26th Raindance Film Festival, we are showcasing many different interpretations and explorations of Rebels. As Raindance Founder, Elliot Grove, said in his...
by Ellie Steiner | 25 September, 2018 | Directing, Film History, Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, Producing, Raindance Film Festival, Screenwriting
Ahead of the World Premiere of The Odds, Closing Night Film at this year’s Raindance Film Festival, we got talking with director Bob Giordano about all things film. The Odds is a complex psychological journey that with every plot twist becomes more twisted and...
by Tim Lorge | 20 September, 2018 | Film History, In Our Opinion
Preston Sturges was one of us. He was an Academy Award winner, actor, playwright and the first true screenwriter-director multi-hyphenate. He is a reminder that “it” can happen for you, me, and all our friends with a lot of determination and tons of hard work....
by Ellie Steiner | 5 September, 2018 | Film History, Filmmaking
Someone once compared watching a film to listening to a piece of music. Thinking about the whole process, it makes sense. Music notes on sheet paper guide musicians to play a piece of music in harmony led by a conductor. And yet music is not just about fitting all...
by Marta de Nitto Personé | 13 August, 2018 | Directing, Film History, Screenwriting
“A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.” It was Thomas Mann to say that, but every good writer knows exactly what he means. A writer’s aim is to create from scratch a parallel world (that should be at least as interesting...
by Daniel Dryan | 3 August, 2018 | Film History, Filmmaking, In Our Opinion, Technical Craft
Set design is crucial in any film. In the horror genre, so many filmmakers are extremely meticulous about how their sets are arranged. It is an invaluable tool for creating and sustaining terror. Looking at three examples, we’ll see how set design can affect the way...
