by Raindance | 8 April, 2020 | Film History, In Our Opinion, Raindance Film Festival
When you are a film buff, filling up all those long, long hours that were suddenly gifted to us all by coronavirus (always look on the bright side of life, right?) is easy. Watch a few films; and then watch some more. What might not be so easy is navigating through...
by Lewis Robinson | 4 April, 2020 | In Our Opinion
Whether you’re in college, thinking about going to college soon, or just enjoy good college movies, you may enjoy watching some of the flics on this list. Below are some of the top ten best college movies made in the last fifty years. Watch one tonight! 10....
by Bailey Graham | 26 March, 2020 | Community, Contest, Documentary, Festivals, Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, In Our Opinion, Raindance Film Festival, Raindance Postgraduate News
Some fear the global pandemic that swirls around our doorsteps. Others sit back and think of how we can use the innovative and creative skills that independent filmmakers and screenwriters are known for. Here’s how Raindance helps lockdown filmmakers. 10. How...
by Laura Jelen | 23 March, 2020 | Filmmaking Career, In Our Opinion
Never confuse what you’re offered with what you’re worth. – Nelson Millardspeaks. The UK film and TV industry is thriving. In 2019, revenues hit a record £3.6 billion, an increase of 16% over 2018. Sadly, 58% of people in creative jobs earn less than the average...
by Elliot Grove | 23 March, 2020 | Film History, Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, In Our Opinion, Raindance Film Festival
When I started the Raindance Film Festival in 1992, just about everyone I knew thought I was mad. I also had a curious hot-and-cold response form the British film industry – some loved the idea, most hated it. But I thought that making a plan works. The history...
by Elliot Grove | 23 March, 2020 | Film History, Filmmaking Career, In Our Opinion, Interviews
My name is Elliot Grove and I started Raindance. I assume life will change back to the good old days prior to March 2020. Up until last month, my typical day at Raindance was like this: I grew up in an Amish Mennonite community outside Toronto and was taught that the...
