by Elliot Grove | 21 December, 2020 | Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, Producing
The world of film finance is filled with myths and misinformation. It is also filled with ruthless sharks and grifters. In my 30 years at Raindance I have seen just about every type of film finance that you shouldn’t ever use. Have a look (below) and see if you...
by Elliot Grove | 8 November, 2020 | Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, Producing
I founded Raindance in 1992. I started the British Independent Film Awards in 1998. I run a film school that goes all the way up to a Masters Degree. Over this time I have organised hundreds of events: seminars, workshops and lectures by some of the most interesting...
by Elliot Grove | 4 December, 2017 | Filmmaking, Producing
Feature film finance anyone? Have you an idea for a movie? Have you got a fantastic script? Are you awaiting a pile of cash so you can make it? I got this email from a member of Raindance: If a U.S. filmmaker was seeking out of U.S. financing – 1. What sources...
by Raindance | 11 March, 2015 | Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, In Our Opinion, Producing
The most important and uncomfortable part of film making is paying for it. Unfortunately bartering doesn’t get us very far these days and things are only getting more expensive in the meantime. But, there are people out there who can help emerging filmmakers....
by Elliot Grove | 18 October, 2014 | Uncategorized
You have scoured underground theatre and have a list of actors so sizzling hot you can hardly wait to launch their careers in the movies. At film festivals you have seen scores of shorts and debut features from which you have short-listed several directors you would...
