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Greetings!
Hey! I'm Chris, the latest in a prestigious line of Raindance interns, here to introduce this weeks newsletter.
My tasks include charging through Soho with packages (I don't question the contents), addressing envelopes and helping to research a top-notch newsletter for you fine people.
When outside of the Raindance cave, I spend most of my time watching obscure Japanese films and writing un-filmable 190 page epics.
Want the inside scoop on interning at Raindance? Drop me an email
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Win Tickets to a screening of Petropolis
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Shot primarily from a helicopter, Petropolis offers an unparalleled view of the worldʼs largest industrial, capital and energy project: Canadaʼs tar sands. They are second largest oil reserve on the Earth, the size of England. Extracting the crude oil called bitumen from underneath the unspoiled wilder industrialized effort with far reaching impacts on the land, air, water and climate.
UK distributor Dogwoof is offering you the chance to go to a special screening, talk with producer and the Co-op and small drinks reception.
Monday the 17th of May, 6.30 for 7pm at the ICA (the
Mall, SW1Y 5AH)email: press@dogwoof.com for the chance - first come, first served
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9 ways filmmakers celebrate limitations
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Independent film is a hard, harsh world to operate in. Budget restricts everything, from locations and equipment to marketing and even lunch. But under these restrictions the successful independent filmmaker thrives. Every limitation is a chance to exercise their creativity, an opportunity to shine where others fail. From innovative equipment use to novel marketing strategies, the independent filmmaker should celebrate their limitations. Find out how... |
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How to make a Short Film
Short films might not make you heaps of money (though you could get lucky) but they are: 1) A fantastic home film school 2) A great way to get noticed Tutor Simon Hunter made 50 shorts before he was 18. Sure a lot of them were rubbish but that practice has lead him on to directing $multi-million Hollywood productions. In this course he teaches you not only how to make a short film, but what you need to know to leverage those films into a successful career. |
The Power of Lighting
Light is the most important tool available to you when enhancing the
atmosphere and mystery of your story on camera. On the shoot, the
Director of Photography will spend the greater part of his or her time
getting the lighting set-up to best represent the scene's aesthetic and
emotional needs. 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. What? The Power of LightingWhen? Monday 14 June, 6.30-9.30pm Where? Craven
Street Rehearsal RoomsHow Much? £40.00 inc VAT Members get a 15% discount Call us on 0207 287 3833 or Book Online |
| We've got great taste at Raindance, it's good to see distributors do too:
Third Window Films is pleased to announce the DVD release of
KAKERA:
A PIECE OF OUR LIFE (15)
A film by Momoko Andô
Winner - Best Camera Award - Kinotayo Film Festival (Paris)
Kinotayo Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival, Stockholm Film Festival, Glasgow Film Festival
Produced by Zero Pictures
UK DVD release date is 21 June 2010
Available from all good DVD stockists
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Cannes
We're checking out the films (Hood not so good), having lots of meetings, crashing all the parties (and maybe hosting one too).
We're also running a Live!Ammunition! where you can pitch to the producer of The Ghost Writer and La Vie En Rose.
Check out all the events on our Cannes page or get in touch with Julian to book a meeting
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New York
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The 2 Day Film School - is the premier course of
its kind - a no-holds barred, rapid-fire weekend designed for industry
personnel seeking a refresher course, or newcomers wanting quick,
practical information to speed their break into the film industry. Read the review from moviemaker magazineWhat? 2 Day Film SchoolWhen? May 15/16th Where? Millennium Film Workshop, 66 East 4th St How Much?$395.00 |
Blog of the Week
The script reader is the gatekeeper you need to get past if
you want your script to land on the desk of Hollywood's big shots. Take a look at this blog by the Bitter Script Reader where he shares what he's learned... Mostly because he's sick of
reading bad scripts.
Things We Like
There's a name for every cliché, no matter how small. TV Tropes proves that every story, idea
and character has been done before.
Renounced
The documentary of oscar-nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix's
attempts to launch his hip hop career is almost here at last. It is 'not a hoax'... Not that we're
making assumptions or anything.
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Raindance.tv
This week has been a bit manic to be honest and we've all been pushed to our limit - although not in quite the same way as in Steven Hore's Push. Meanwhile our lovely intern Elise Merriman has left us with some thoughts on marketing. Check out her blog post. |
Review: Lockjaw
'Lockjaw' is the story of a giant snake used for revenge killings, and
the man who controls it using voodoo. It's worth noting that DMX's Kirabo is a late arrival into the plot, and
is a small bit part. For those expecting 'DMX Versus The Giant Snake'
(as its been billed in some places), you'll be disappointed. If,
however, you're after an atmospheric horror which tries to fail, you
might give it a try. Read on... |
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7 Types of Social Media Programmes
Elliot gives you an overview of the vast array of social media and monitoring programmes out there. Crucial for anyone trying to create some sort of online presence 7 types of social media programmes |
How to create a Soundtrack on a Low Budget
Meredith Hicks takes a brief look at the soundtrack options available to the independent filmmaker. Bad visual is forgivable, poor sound is not. These 5 tips will give you an excellent place to start
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| Petropolis chooses an aerial perspective to tell the story of the most pressing climate change threat of our time. Devastation looks different from above.
Can you do better? How would you put the impending climate and ecological disaster of Canada's tar sands in the limelight?
Submit your ideas or designs for a poster, billboard, game, badge, photograph, animation or short
film; or come up with something entirely different. Get creative and help us communicate the folly
of the tar sands.
The winner, judged by The Co-operative, will receive £500, and your brilliant idea may be used in the high profile Toxic Fuels campaign.
Submit your entries to www.facebook.com/toxicfuels
Deadline: Friday 18 June 2010
Just one rule - no swearing please.
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Silver Screenwriting Competition
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With over $15,000 in prizes, the 2010 Silver Screenwriting Competition, directed by Julie Gray, is better than ever! Massive prizes including an all-expense paid trip to Los Angeles where you'll have lunch with Shane Black! FINAL DEADLINE JUNE 1ST, 2010. www.silverscreenwriting.com
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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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