 |
|
|
Greetings!
 I'm Csilla and I have been interning for Raindance since March 2010. I am an MA 'Culture Industry' student at Goldsmiths and this is my minor placement here at Raindance. At the moment I work mostly on administrative and communication stuff but I also did some translation work for the amazing 'Surviving London' site of the Festival and helped out at different Raindance courses. Actually my main 'job' here is to understand how such a small grassroot film company works, what they do and how they do it.Raindance is a really nice place to get work experience especially because the people here are really passionate about what they do. Though my placement will finish soon I hope to get back for the Raindance Film Festival.Email me if you have any question about work experience at Raindance: novoszath.csilla@gmail.comCsilla NovoszathRaindance Intern |
|
|
|
|
|
Boozin' 'N' Schmoozin' - Special pre-Cannes edition
|
|
As most of the office is off to Cannes to sample the delights of 75 mile an hour winds along the Croisette we thought we would make our monday networking evening a little special.
We've arranged to use the bar at Envy Post, winners of Best Post Production House at the Broadcast Awards 2008, 2009 & 2010.
Whether you're coming to Cannes or not come along and mingle. We'll be letting you know about the events we're running in Cannes and will be happy to answer any last minute questions you may have.
We will be running a strict guest list policy this month due to the venue, so email us to go on the list at party@raindance.co.uk
Doors open at 6.30, try to be early!
Envy Post Production: 50A Rathbone Place, London, W1T 1JW
|
|
9 tips to writing for low budget films
|
|
|
The script is the blueprint for the film. The script, therefore, is one of the most important factors in determining the budget of the film. Write an ensemble action film set in Monaco and, chances are, most producers are going to see that as a high budget script. If you're trying to break into the indie side of the industry, well that's not very helpful. Read our 9 tips to writing for low budget films and find out how your words can keep production costs down. Forward to a Friend |
|
Dov Simens' 2 Day Film School
$6 billion! Yes, $6,000,000,000 is what graduates of Mr. Simens'
acclaimed weekend filmmaker's crash course have grossed in the past
decade.
London participants who have since produced or directed successful
features include Jeremy Bolt (Event Horizon, Soldier), Phillippa
Braithwaite (Sliding Doors), and Guy
Ritchie (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch).
Day 1: Saturday Make it! Producing, Directing, Filmmaking
Day 2: Sunday Sell It!
|
Simon Hunter
British Filmaker Simon Hunter returns from LA to teach two courses for Raindance: How to Make a Short Film Discover how to improve your filmmaking
techniques, learn the art and craft of visual story-telling, and then,
learn how to leverage your shorts and show-reel into feature film
production.When? 12/13 June Where? Craven
Street Rehearsal RoomsHow Much? £250 + VAT Book OnlineDirect Your First Feature
An intensive introduction to the creative and business elements of
directing a feature film, by detailing the director's role with the
various heads of department: pre-production, production and
post-production.
When? 17/18th July Where? Craven
Street Rehearsal RoomsHow Much? £250 + VAT Book OnlineMembers get 15% discounts |
| Former Student Makes Good (Film)!
Hello,
I took Chris Thomas' Directors Foundation Certificate course in January/February 2009, and since then I've written and co-directed my first short film, called SHORT LEASE, which is funded by the North London Film Fund. I'm currently shopping it around to festivals, but in the meantime, here's the website with a teaser trailer and synopsis:
http://www.shortlease-movie.com
The course I took gave me the tools to make this happen. Thanks!
Best,
Jennifer Eiss
|
|
|
Working the Net
|
|
This week in 'Working the Net' we have a request for collaboration and a call for a 1st AD
I am a student of film music and would like to get in touch with students of film/animation for collaboration. Some of my past work is available on: www.soundcloud.com/gisuskraist
Please get in contact with kriman [at] gmail.com
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
1st AD required to manage 30 extras for a shoot in Hertfordshire (25m from Kings X) on the 15th and 22nd of May. Some pay available, depending on experience.
Please get in contact with Geoff, info [at] mapletownfilm.com
Got an ad you want to place? Send it in free if you're a Raindance Member
|
|
|
|
Raindance at Cannes
|
|
Raindance will host daily meetings between the 13th and the 19th of May.
Book a timeslot with us and meet up with the biggest independent film festival of the UK.
Elliot Grove - Raindance Founder and Director
Suzanne Ballantyne - Senior Programmer
Joe Pearshouse - Festival Producer
Amélie Thille - Assistant Producer
Rory O'Donnell - Course Director
Julian Chapelle - Events & International RelationsGet in touch, email julian@raindance.co.ukWe're also hosting a party and our 99 minute film school. Check it out. |
|
Brussels:99 Minute Film SchoolSaturday 8 May at Noon just €10 There
has never been a better time to break into the film industry. Raindance
founder Elliot Grove takes you on a whirlwind tour behind the scenes
and explains how it all works.
|
Raindance Toronto:Boozin' N' Schmoozin'
It's
all about how well connected you are in what you do.... Search, share and
discuss the true art of independent filmmaking.Monday May 10 7pm onwards Bring your business cards and network. |
Raindance NYCThe 2 Day Film School with Dov S-S Simens Sat/Sun May 15.16 9:00 - 6:00pm This weekend 2 Day Film School has revolutionised film education and launched hundreds of careers Special Offer: Register for this course through Raindance and get a FREE Raindance Premium membership worth $100.00
| |
Blog of the Week
Unknown Screenwriter
Thoughts and tips from a professional screenwriter with a long running blog. Check out the archives and most popular posts.
Things We Like
Why Facebook Sucks
Check out this great short film on the realities of Facebook
|
|
|
Raindance.tv
This week, Raindance explores relationships--the bad with the good. In ' C'est Comme Ca', a film by Alexander Berberich, a condemned man reflects on failed relationships while smoking his last cigarette. Alternatively, Kasimir Burgess' ' Booth Story' portrays the beautiful connection made between a middle-aged booth tollman and his newly adopted 'son'--a duck named Albert. |
Review:
How do you feel about remakes? Do you remember when Gus Van Sant re-shot 'Psycho', using (almost)
shot-by-shot reconstruction and colour stock? If not, you may have
repressed the memory. To remake a film, you're saying 'I can do
something better with this material', or, at least, 'I can do something
equally worthwhile, but different'. For this reason, classics are
usually considered untouchable. We're about to discover why. Read on... |
|
|
Competition
|
| One Fat Cigar.com, the new website to connect film industry professionals, has teamed up with
Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Italian Director, Gabriele Muccino (Pursuit of Happyness, Seven Pounds)
to provide eight people with a unique competition to work with him on his next project.
The selected applicants will fill eight posts covering a variety of disciplines from directing and
producing, make-up and wardrobe, right through to the final stages of editing, CGI and composing.
The winners, will be paid for their work (some having an expenses paid trip to Italy to work on the
film), may benefit from press exposure and all eight will have the opportunity to attend the Premiere
in London with a friend. The prize money per discipline is £1,000.
Hear from Gabriele Muccino himself about why he wants you involved.
Competition entry is free and the deadline for applications is 10th May 2010 and is subject to terms
and conditions.
|
|
|
End of the World Academy Awards
What would happen if the world was about to end? Well obviously there'd be an Academy Awards ceremony to find out the Best of All Time. Who did our intern Mike vote for? Read the article to find out |
|
|
|
Hurry up: first deadline for submissions is tomorrow
|
|
Have you completed your last masterpiece? If so, it is just about time to submit it to Raindance. Our first submission deadline is tomorrow (Friday 7th of May) so if you want to get a chance to have your film screened at the UK's largest Independent Film Festival, click HERE.What the filmmakers said about Raindance:"A big, big thank you to each of the volunteers and employees that pulled off one of the most spectacular film and music festivals ever conceived!" Clay Westervelt, Popatopolis"Sounds like the 2009 Raindance Film Festival was a great success; we were honored to be a part of the impressive line-up." Brett Portanova & Eric Poydar, Larry The Actor"Our screening at Raindance was a huge success. I just wanted to write and say thank you for everything you did to help make that happen." Steve Balderson, Stuck!
|
|
|
What our friends are up to
|
Calling Music
RadarMusicVideos is a fast growing network introducing
music video commissioners and promoters to directors worldwide.
Membership costs £3.99, c$5.99, cE4.59 per month. No hidden costs. Opt
in and out as you like. Try it here, it takes two minutes to join. | Video Directors
- Budgets range from around £5,000/$8,000 to £100/$160.
- Major
labels, independent labels and management companies post briefs, recent
commissions include videos for Fatboy Slim and Dan le Sac vs Scroobius
Pip.
- Most briefs commission a director from the site.
- All
linked videos are considered for the
Showcase, screened on Facebook,
recommended to BBC Film network and other heavyweight screening outlets
to be announced.
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
|
|
