by Raindance | 16 April, 2019 | Filmmaking, Raindance Film Festival
Filmmaking can sometimes lead to the depths of isolation. Every waking moment is spent chained to a never-ending film project. The inability to edit one’s own life is undeniably frustrating. Unshakeable focus and unwavering passion can generate feelings of...
by Tamara Yazbek | 29 January, 2019 | Festivals, Promotion, Marketing and Distribution, Uncategorized
On the first day of my internship here at Raindance Film Festival I was asked to write an article so I thought I would focus on my feminist side. As a Mexican Woman, I am not only looking for a feminist film festival, but for a festival that wants to create change in...
by Erin Sastre | 23 January, 2019 | Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career
So, you’ve got a great idea for your next film. You’ve got your characters and plot details all thought out. You can see it all clearly in your head, but as soon as you run into the person who can make it a reality, you freeze. Your moment to pitch your...
by Elliot Grove | 28 May, 2018 | Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, Promotion, Marketing and Distribution
Most independent filmmakers wait to start the marketing process after the film is finished. I’d like to propose a different approach to market independent film. One that starts before the film is even written. Let’s back up a bit. You want to sell your...
by Elliot Grove | 21 May, 2018 | Promotion, Marketing and Distribution
With the festival season about to overwhelm us, and news of how journalists hate filmmakers, consider the flipside: How do filmmakers annoy journalists? Journalists can be the best ally an independent filmmaker has. Many filmmakers don’t know how to treat them....
