by Raindance | 9 February, 2021 | Raindance Success Stories
I had been a community member of Raindance for a few years and during this time dreamed of making my own short films. As a mature aged actress, with a very independent and resourceful streak, I wanted to create. I am a compulsive learner and tried ‘teaching’ myself...
by Sara Williams | 9 February, 2021 | Directing, Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, Screenwriting
If you are reading this blog, then it definitely means that you want to create something exciting. However, using a camera and taking pictures and making videos can be a little difficult because there is a lot that goes into making a home story or a short film. Apart...
by Arthur Cauty | 8 January, 2021 | Raindance Success Stories
When I stumbled upon 20th Century Flicks, the World’s oldest video rental store, I instantly knew I had found the subject for my next film; I had a group of likeable characters, a cool setting, and a story steeped in nostalgia. I knew I had a film with potential. What...
by Chris Skarratt | 8 January, 2021 | Raindance Success Stories
What are you waiting for? As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster. No, wait, a filmmaker. I always get that wrong. As a kid my best mate had a VHS player and we’d watch everything from Stanley Kubrick to Sam Raimi (‘The Evil Dead’ and ‘The...
by Elliot Grove | 13 June, 2020 | In Our Opinion, Promotion, Marketing and Distribution
I have presided over a film festival here in London since 1993. I’m no expert. I didn’t go to film school either. With the help of an amazing team I’ve just somehow managed to grow Raindance into what is now considered one of the top 50 must attend...
