by Raindance | 25 October, 2019 | Filmmaking Career, Producing, Promotion, Marketing and Distribution
There are a number of genre-based film festivals around the world, so for all you Horror and Fantasy fans, here are a few annual festivals you should know about… Horror and Fantasy Film Festivals Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival – BIFFF 7th...
by Raindance | 11 October, 2019 | Festivals, Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career
As we get ready for Halloween, the Raindance horror competition returns for 2019 – with a twist! This year, we’re challenging you to shoot a one-minute horror film. How to Take Part: 1) Shoot a 60-second horror film. 2) Post the completed film on...
by Sylvie Dumont | 27 October, 2018 | Film History, Uncategorized
The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting darker. One starts to feel those Halloween chills in the air. As the wind howls and the werewolves growl, we mortal beings love nothing more than clinging to each other through a reliably cheesy horror film. Like...
by Raindance | 10 October, 2018 | Festivals, Filmmaking
The Raindance 15 Second Horror competition returns for 2018 as we get ready for Halloween. How to Take Part: 1) Shoot a 15-second horror film. 2) Upload it to Youtube. 3) Tweet us to enter the competition, including @Raindance and the hashtag #15SecondHorror E.g.:...
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...