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 George Moore Chadwick | 13 July, 2019 | Film History, Filmmaking, In Our Opinion
Before you write your next short, check out this list of great short films that were made in the 90s. This era is interesting right now because some of the best filmmakers today got their start making shorts in the 90s. A couple of these shorts even became features in...
by Nick LaRovere | 20 March, 2019 | Filmmaking, Screenwriting
So, you want to make a great short film? One of the first steps to making a memorable short film is understanding what is unique about the short film format and how to use it to your advantage. While visual storytelling is an important part of your short film (and you...
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 Kathryn Butt | 30 April, 2018 | Filmmaking, In Our Opinion, Producing
Even though the sun’s out, we know that all you guys want to be doing is planning & making your next film. So, if you’re on a budget like us, you need to make the most of wherever you’re shooting and create an effective environment whilst not...
