by Elliot Grove | 22 March, 2021 | Festivals, Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, Promotion, Marketing and Distribution
Today I am going to be dwelling on the famous Seth Godin quote: The persons (or filmmakers) who fail the most, wins. It might sound like an oxymoron – but it is true. Let me explain why failure is the best teacher and mentor that an independent filmmaker or...
by Philippe-Alexandre Auxis | 5 June, 2019 | Acting, Directing, Festivals, Filmmaking Career, News
The 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival ended last month, awarding a lot of brilliant actors and filmmakers. Many of them began their career by making or acting in indie films. Some of them still enjoy short films and make them a part of their current work. Among these...
by Milo Garner | 13 February, 2019 | In Our Opinion
The practical side of filmmaking can be a daunting one but it is well worth reading into so that you know what kind of equipment you would like (and can afford) to use! We at Raindance have a basic guide on the essentials and a few examples to get you started. Keep in...
by Sylvie Dumont | 17 December, 2018 | Filmmaking, Screenwriting
It’s the last few days before Christmas. The shopping centre zombies are increasing in numbers and in desperation, and you are among them. You drag your feet from store to store, eyes red and weary. What do filmmakers even like? Tripods? Even worse – what...
by Li-Wei Chu | 14 June, 2018 | Festivals, Filmmaking Career, In Our Opinion, Promotion, Marketing and Distribution
One of the many things that we here at Raindance have to do (besides answering your phone calls) is to review submissions that people from around the world enter into the film festival. All of the submitted films are amazing, but only a few can make it into the actual...
