Raindance Toronto is the film training and networking branch of Britain’s Raindance Film Festival. We work to promote and support independent filmmaking and filmmakers in Canada.

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And ways we can help you.

Drop into one of our free events.
Join Raindance and benefit from free mentorship and advice.
Write and plan your movie. We can help with that.
Make your movie. We can help with that.
Show your movie. We can help with that too!

From new and emerging filmmakers to industry pros, Raindance connects, trains, supports and promotes visual storytellers through every step of their career.

Now registering for Autumn filmmaking courses at Raindance Toronto

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“Whether you’re just thinking of starting a career in film, or have been doing it for years, Raindance Toronto offers something for everybody. If you’re a filmmaker who needs help, there will be somebody who will take the time to help you, and be sure to connect you with all the right people. ” William Brownridge

Editor-in-Chief, Toronto Film Scene

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Contact Us

Email: toronto@raindance.org

Phone: 416-572-4372

Meetings by appointment only.

Mailing address:
CSI Regent Park
585 Dundas Street East,
3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5A 2B7

Film training and screenwriting
classes held weekly at:
Daniels Spectrum
585 Dundas St. E. (near Sackville St.)

Raindance Toronto gratefully acknowledges our community partners and sponsors

12 Types of People Who Attend Film Festivals

Aug 23, 2019

In order to get the most out of your film festival experience, it’s important to decide what your goal is before you attend, as how you spend your time will differ depending on what you want to get out of it – be in to meet a load of new people or to find inspiration by watching as many films as you can fit it. Here are the 12 types of people you’ll meet at film festivals – which type are you?

27th Raindance Film Festival Trailer

Aug 22, 2019

The 27th Raindance Film Festival is just around the corner, and that means that the 2019 trailer is here! Raindance Means Raindance is a story set in a dystopian London in 2023, a city torn apart by no deal Brexit. Only one fragment of civilisation remains in this...

Raindance Film Festival 2019 Programme

Aug 20, 2019

We’re very excited to reveal the Raindance Film Festival 2019 programme. Celebrating its 27th year, the Festival will take place in London’s West End from 18-29 September, screening over 200 projects – including features, documentaries, shorts, web series, virtual...