by Dušan Mrđen | 22 February, 2018 | Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, Producing
Many independent filmmakers shy away from producing films, even though in the long run they end up doing it without actually trying to. There is a stigma that goes along with producing where creative individuals think that if they produce one film they will forever be...
by Tiska Wiedermann | 18 September, 2017 | Documentary, Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, Producing, Promotion, Marketing and Distribution, Raindance Postgraduate News
The film and TV industry is changing as we speak. Traditional institutions, financiers, broadcasters, sales agents and distributors are rethinking their models of developing, resourcing, buying and screening films, but changes can be slower than some creative...
by Liza Vespi | 20 June, 2017 | Filmmaking Career, In Our Opinion, Interviews
My name is Liza Vespi and I’m the Executive Director of Raindance Canada here in Toronto. Elliot Grove is the Toronto-born-and-raised founder of Raindance — the largest independent film festival in Europe. He’s coming to Toronto to present a series...
by Anthony Petrucci | 6 January, 2017 | Filmmaking, Producing
Interested in making a web series? Try animation! Animated web shorts have been growing massively in popularity over the years. Why? An animated web series is a fantastic way to engage an audience on so many levels. They are relatable, funny, colourful, dramatic, and...
by Elliot Grove | 21 October, 2016 | Filmmaking, In Our Opinion
Film producing is an occupation fraught with danger, mishaps and misfortune. As Shakespeare said: many a slip twixt cup and lip. Here are the ten areas where new producers trip up. 1. Measure Success by More Than a Theatrical Release The times are a-changin’. The...