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...
by Elliot Grove | 29 January, 2016 | Filmmaking, In Our Opinion, Promotion, Marketing and Distribution
Donald Trump is not my favourite person: His physique, his manner, his views and opinions are the anathema to everything I stand for. But Donald Trump has become an icon – a phenomenon that is sweeping America. In the process, he’s changed the political...
by Katy Vans | 4 November, 2015 | Filmmaking, Interviews
Showing her first feature film at Raindance 2015 Laura Plancarte took some time out from working on her next project to share some words of wisdom with us. I’m from Mexico and my career comes originally from the visual arts. I’m a performance artist, an installation...
