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Greetings!
 I'm Frederica, and you may recognise me from the courses I've helped on. I help Rory with courses and membership, and my biggest job at the moment has been hunting down loads of new discounts for our members, which we will be releasing to our members from March 16th. If you've got any suggestions on how we can make membership even better, let me know! frederica@raindance.co.uk
I look forward to hearing from you.
Frederica Byron
Membership Co-ordinator
Raindance Film Festival
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Boozin' 'N' Schmoozin'
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You can't make a film by yourself (well, you can, but it will probably be rubbish) so come along to Boozin' 'N' Schmoozin and find some collaborators. Meet, drink and be merry!
Monday 8th March, 6.30pm at the Royal George, Charing X Road
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8 Mistakes that can kill a filmmaker's career
Starting out as a filmmaker you've got a lot on your plate. Everything is new and the learning curve is steep - it's no wonder so many wannabe filmmaker's burn out before thy make it into the third year of their career. Make sure you're familiar with the errors they made so that you won't have to - read 8 mistakes that can kill a filmmaker's career |
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Hollywood Screenwriting
This lecture will give you industry information and tips that will make
your script a more professional and salable product. Whether you are
applying for funding, entering a competition or sending off writing
samples, this lecture will help your script jump the first hurdle.
Discover:
- the 13 most common script mistakes
- how to get past the script reader
- the difference between the US and the UK
- time permitting there will be a pitch session
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Basic Cinematography
This course is designed to introduce you to key information about technical and aesthetic requirements for successful visual expression.
From theoretical explanation to hands on experiences you will be shown practical ways to create right look for the given script.
Learn about - Framing, Lighting,Lenses and Filters - Film stock, HD and SD video formats - take part in the hands on workshop, lighting and filming a scene What? Basic CinematographyWhen? 20,21,22 April (eves 6.30-9) 24,25 April (day 10-6.30) Where?
Craven Street Rehearsal RoomsHow Much? £375 + VAT Members get a 15% discount Call us on 0207 287 3833 or Book Online |
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In international news director Jafar Panahi, along with his family and crew were arrested on Monday evening in his house in Tehran. It would appear that the director was arrested because he was making a documentary film about the wave of protests that broke out last June after the controversial election of president Mahmud Ahmadinejad and did not secure the correct permits. For more information visit cineuropa
In a followup to the Haiti charity screening of 'Ghosts of Cite Soleil' Revolver Entertainment and the Electric Cinema are holding a charity auction.
Included in the items are a signed print from Russell Crowe, a handbag from Sienna Miller, and a weekend course at Raindance (maybe a chance to get it for less!)
Visit the website for further information
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Call for entries: Aesthetica Short Film Competition
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The Aesthetica Short Film Competition is open for entries! Leading the search for filmmakers who are driving the genre of short film forward through inspirational and innovative works the competition provides an opportunity for both new and experienced filmmakers to have their work broadcast to a wider audience. All genres of film are being accepted: drama, documentary, music video, animation, satire, comedy, artists' film and anything else you can think of!
This award offers winners and runners-up a fantastic prize package, including:
Screenings of your film at: The National Media Museum (Bradford), Rushes Soho Shorts Film Festival (London), Glasgow Film Festival, Kerry Film Festival (Ireland), Glimmer: Hull Film Festival, Project Space Leeds and on the Aesthetica website.
£500 first prize, £250 runner-up.
12 months membership with Shooting People.
Weekend course with Raindance.
Collection of film books from Wallflower Press.
Winner and runners-up to be included on a DVD that will go to all Aesthetica readers.
Films should be up to 25 minutes long.
For detailed guidelines and entry visit our website
Deadline 30 April 2010
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What the Crew Needs from their Director
The director oversees every department and has to make strategic decisions about every part of the film. Everyone is always asking them questions and sometimes it seems the response is a wailing cry of "what does everyone want from me?" Well, experienced director Patrick Tucker provides a handy list of answers, sorted by department. Find out what the crew needs from their director |
In Praise of Super 8mm
Super8 took the world by storm in the 70s, and everyone is familiar with that home video look. Beyond that however, Super8 is a versatile and useful medium for low budget filmmaking that still has many uses today. Charlotte takes a look at why it is still useful today and what resources exist to support your experimentation - In Praise of Super8mm |
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Boozin' N Schmoozin' NYC
A free and informal networking event in NY
to search, share and discuss the true art of independent filmmaking. Monday, March 8th.
Geoff Gilmore and the new Miramax
A new distribution model for launching
independent films is spreading to New York's Tribeca Film Festival, a model
that Raindance started using in 2004.
IFC Center Screenings
IFC is screening the 2010 Academy Award
nominated animated shorts as well as live action shorts each day this
weekend. Go out and see them
before the awards ceremony on Sunday!
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Writer's Foundation
Certificate
Learn how to create
compelling characters that stay with the audience, character sketches, and
secondary characters that challenge.
WHAT: 2nd Week: Compelling Characters
WHEN: Wednesday, March
10th 6:30- 9:00 PM
WHERE: Toronto Writers' Centre - 627 Bloor Street West
HOW MUCH: $40 + GST
(Raindance Premium Members receive a discount)
Francophone Film Festival
A showcase of eight
francophone films about youth. All films are subtitled in English.
March 6th
and 7th 2:30pm- 9:30 pm at the AMC Dundas 24, 10 Dundas Street East, Toronto
$5/child, $8.50/student or
senior, $10/adult
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Festival Submissions
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Why Submit to Raindance? Glad you asked.
-Raindance is Britain's largest independent film festival.
-Right at the heart of London's West End, Raindance screens at the
Apollo West End Cinema.
-Each year we select a jury of industry
professionals who choose winners for the Raindance Festival Awards, which include: Best UK Feature, Best International Feature, Best Debut Feature and numerous other awards.
-We are also closely associated with the British Independent Film Awards and submitting to Raindance ensures you are eligible for consideration.
Submit NOW! (that sounds dodgier than intended)
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Blog of the Week
The Art of the Title Sequence is a fascinating study of a film's opening. It looks at the art and craft of title sequences, the effects of editing, and aesthetic choices and it's choc-a-bloc with interviews and examples.
Things We Like
Tired of this wintry weather? Want a reminder about the warm days? Thinking of going to the Cannes Film Festival? Try Elliot's Tour of Cannes
And remember that Raindance Premium Members get a FREE tour of the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday 15th May. To book your place email membership@raindance.co.uk
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Raindance.tv
Escape from reality with rogue mimes and love-seeking werewolves! In Ryan Lee West's ' Mime Fights,' Operation Silent Beaver cracks down on destructive mime activity. Meanwhile, Eddie Smallcock, who is convinced that he is a werewolf, seeks the aid of professionals in Martin Gooch's ' Eddie's Sticky End' |
Review: Pandorum
' Pandorum' follows two astronauts as they emerge from deep sleep with no memory, finding themselves part of a failing colonisation mission. It combines elements of science fiction, thriller and horror, and should have strong appeal to fans of any of these genres. |
What Our Friends Are Up To
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HD DSLR Competition
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Mofilm have offered Shooting People members an EXCLUSIVE OFFER - all members who enter go into a draw to win a fabulous Canon 5D Mark II camera. Worth over £1,500, it's the camera that is the FIRST DSLR in the world to shoot Hi-Definition. Not a member? No problem. Claim your free trial membership at shootingpeople.org/mofilm.
DEADLINE: 6 April 2010
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* We know, we know, it's "Lay on, MacDuff" and an appalling pun to boot. Still, if you read this far it can't have offended you that much.
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The Raindance Festival Team
Suzanne Ballantyne
James Burbidge
Frederica Byron
Julian Chapelle
Mackensie Dohr
Mike Ellis
Elliot Grove
Katie Kilmartin
Rory O'Donnell
Joe Pearshouse
Chris Presswell
Xavier Rashid
Amelie Thille
Chris Thomas
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