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Greetings!
Yes! We're still watching your submissions for this years festival. We know you were wondering so keep up the enthusiasm because we sure are!
As you should know- we love seeing ourselves in the news! So we naturally are going to share it with you.
Festival news is heating up (now that the heat has gone down) with the press it has gotten! Read about this years venue for the festival or here to read about Elliot's Big Day! Now Open!Raindance's very own Gallery of Rejection - send us rejection letters now! We will send you a letter of acceptance to the Gallery of Rejection. Some pretty interesting twists in the copyright infringement case concerning a street artist's use of an AP picture of Barack Obama. Get the scoopAND...Take a look at 4 Routes to Getting an Agent. |
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10 Memorable On-Screen Deaths
It's hard to ignore the tragic deaths that have taken celebrities such as Michael Jackson and Farah Faucet (among a slew of others) and that at the end of the day a director cannot call CUT and the person pops up to life.
With that being said, Raindance has compiled a list of the most memorable on-screen deaths.
Opposed to real life in the film world there's a myth that the most memorable on screen deaths always comes to a main character. But believe it or not, there's plenty of unforgettable deaths in film that directors have issued out to glorified extras that have a spot in the film for one reason -to die an exhilarating death.
On to the death chambers...
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Documentary Foundation Certificate
Looking for the chance to enhance your documentary making skills? Now is your chance!
The 5-week Documentary Foundation Certificate course will help you develop your idea, perfect your interview techniques and camera style and more.
This is the perfect course for any filmmakers with an idea in their head and vision in their eyes!
What? Documentary Foundation Certificate
When? Wed 29 July, 5/12/19/26 August
Where? 10 Craven St, London WC2N 5PE
How Much? £165.00 + VAT = £189.75
Raindance Premium Members save 15%
Call 0207 287 3833 to register or Book Online Here
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Interested in the political hotbed that is guinea-pig farming? Did you even know guinea-pig farming was a political hotbed? Check out Gods Wounds a strangely provocative film about a town whose economy centres around a guinea-pig farm and its ethically questionable treatment of the animals. After a beautiful and mysterious Eastern European woman comes to town the problems begin to escalate. Friends become strangers as the town struggles to keep its traditions alive. If you're searching for sex, mild violence, accents or guinea-pigs then look no further, this film has it all. Plus, betrayal, mystery and funny outfits
Click here for more...
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Raindance Film Courses
on location in Cornwall
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Enjoy the scenic and historic sites of Devon and take some of the exceptional Raindance courses. Each course is £250.00
Write and Sell the Hot Script
with Elliot Grove
03/08/09 - 04/08/09
Basic Cinematography
05/08/09 - 06/08/09
An Evening with Raindance
05/08/09
Networking and film screenings in Plymouth
Raindance Film Masterclass
Final Cut Pro
10/08/0/9 - 11/08/09
Raindance Film Masterclass
Directing Performance
with Chris Thomas
12/08/09 - 13/08/09
Pin Hole Photography Workshop
12/08/09 An Evening with...
19/08/09
Networking and film screenings in Plymouth |
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MasterCard and Raindance have teamed up to create a ground breaking short film competition- "The Big Lunch."
The entries are in, the votes submitted and now it's down to the lucky thirteen finalists. These remaining films are funny, heart warming, clever, artistic and cheerful but most of all, they're impressive.
Cartoons, bugs, vegetables, super heroes and socks all come together to celebrate their neighbours and neighbourhoods in this superb collection of films. It is now up to the YouTube viewing public to decide who has done it best.
How did they turn their streets into neighbourhoods? You'll just have to watch to find out. And keep clicking, because the video with the most views will be named the winner and awarded £1000 next month.
And guess what?! The Big Lunch initiative has made headlines! Check it out here !
View and vote for the winner here
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Premium Members - Power up with Larry Jordan LIVE
This training course brought to you by the Academy Class sets out to teach you "all the Final Cut Pro studio secrets that you need to survive in this economy." Whether you're a FCP veteran or new kid on the block, you'll learn many important skills for boosting your productivity, taught to you by expert and author Larry Jordon.
Classes are being held in Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol and London and Raindance Premium Members get a 15% discount for all our members. There is also a masterclass, which is aimed at industry experts. Obtain your discount by selecting your chosen course, entering the promo code DISC.
Not a Raindance Premium Member? Join here...
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99 Film Directing School
Take a lightning quick tour through the key elements of film directing with Raindance tutor, Chris Thomas.
There are key skills that all directors must have: the ability to communicate effectively, clearly and dynamically with their creative and technical teams.
Help yourself by taking this course to develop your vision, work well with a cast and edit to the best of your directing ability.
This is the inspiring kick starter course (or refresher!) that any director needs!
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"Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you walk into an open sewer and die."
-Mel Brooks
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10 Most Annoying Sidekicks
We bet you've never thought about how annoying side kicks could be so.... when you thought our "top 10" lists were done for the day- we have another one just for you! Raindance's very own born and bread American intern wrote her first article about the 10 Most Annoying Sidekicks of Film.
Take a peek at some characters you love to hate from some of your favourite movies!
The list ranges from characters such as Forrest Gump shrimp lover to Star Wars Jar Jar Binks. Write us back! Let us know what charaters you despise the most at info@randance.co.uk!
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Power of Lighting
Lighting is most important when enhancing any story line of a film. Obviously it is the lighting that gets that aesthetically pleasing look to any shot.
Using a digital camera and a simple lighting kit, this workshop will
introduce you to the basics of lighting for moving pictures, with
emphasis on working on the low-budget digital formats.
Interested in a film where lighting will benefit your production value?
This course is for you!
What? Power of Lighting
When:Tuesday 28 July 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: TBA
How Much? £40.00 inc VAT
Raindance Premium Members save 15%
Call 0207 287 3833 to register or Book Online Here
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Coffee Break
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Think it takes a big budget for a film to cash in at the box office? Think again.
With the right script, good acting and directing, a solid production team, and a decent marketing strategy, even low budget films can turn a serious profit.
Unreality magazine examines 15 films over the past 3 decades that have taken that concept and made ridiculous sums of money as a result. Most of the films that make up the list now have a strong cult following.
See if you can scan the list before the boss gets back.
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Working The Net
Got something? Need something? Email us at live@raindance.co.uk
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Dolly Grip & Sound Recordist Needed for the 17th Raindance Film Festival Trailer (London)
We need an experienced dolly grip who has used a Chapman Peewee and Miller ProJib and an experienced sound recordist.
The trailer will be shown before every screening at the festival in October. It will also be printed to 100 35mm copies and shown before features all over London and the Home Counties at Apollo & Pearl and Dean cinemas for a month in the lead up to the festival.
You need to be available on the entire day of the 18th of July.
The idea for the trailer is very strong and we're also looking at attaching an A-List star. It will be shot on location in central London.
As the trailer is being minimally funded by the IFT (Independent Film Trust) charity, and produced pro-bono by Agenda Collective so we'd only be able to cover expenses.
If you are interested in either position please contact: info@ontheagenda.co.uk
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Need fantastic sounds and music for your film?
Check out this brand new sound source
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Help Wanted for Low Budget Film
We're shooting our first independent feature next month in the village of Knebworth, Hertfordshire (about 25 miles north of London). Despite the micro budget, we have an amazing cast, including Virginia McKenna, Diana Quick, Keith Michell and Geoffrey Whitehead. But we need help with our crew. The following positions are up for grabs:
- Camera Assistant (we're shooting HDCAM SR)
- Boom Operator
- Costume Assistant
- Make-Up Assistant
- Script Supervisor/Continuity
- Behind the Scenes videographer
We can't pay upfront, as our budget is exhausted, but can pay on deferral basis with net point participation. Of course, expenses and meals will be provided. I can guarantee a lot of fun and a great experience. Filming days are 2 x 6 day weeks, from Sunday 9th August.
Contact Gitte Daniels gitte@gadaboutproductions.com, or phone 01438 816725
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This just in:
Depressing news from the Rebake Factory
Let The Right One In is being remade - really now?
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Stuff We Really Like...
iSnort? Sure Why Not! Take a look at this iPhone application that will blow you away.
Plus - the money raised is going to a great cause: drug education for kids up North.
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 Our offices are in London's Soho district - about 60 yards from last Friday's fire which destroyed one of the beautiful 250 year old Georgian townhouses in our neighbourhood.
76 Dean Street was home to the Future Film Group - a leading British film financier group.
We, here at Raindance show our support for those affected by the Dean Street Fire.
We are thinking of you!
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The Raindance Team
Suzanne Ballantyne
Melissa Brown
Brendan Duane
Elliot Grove
Zuri Goikoetxea
Heather Heukrodt
Andrew John
Rory O'Donnell
Will Pearce
Joe Pearshouse
Xavier Rashid
Amelie Thille
Chris Thomas
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Amnesia - Bruce's
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When you think of the name Bruce, zombies and pornography are probably the last things on your mind. In fact, you probably don't even think of the name Bruce much at all (unless it happens to be your name, in which case we're very sorry.) But a quick glance through a list of famous Bruces, and you'll soon find out that zombies and pornography are exactly what you get.
Take a look here at some of the Bruces that you may have forgotten.
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In Memory of: Pobol y Cwm
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