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Greetings!
 Hello! I'm Becky, I've now been an at Raindance working as an intern for the past 3 weeks and it has been crazily intense and a whole lot of fun. I have done everything from working on the website, working on databases, oops I mean, "digital content enhancement." I also write articles and run errands, which I assure myself are of the highest importance, perhaps even MI5 standard...or not. Anyways, enough about me, here's the wonderful news letter! Becky |
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Raindance Festival Submissions
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You should enter the Raindance Festival. No really, you
should, it'll be awesome, you'll get a West End premiere, great parties
and a chance at winning a BIFA.
Want some advice and tips from our
festival team who have been doing this sort of thing for 20 years? Well,
it just so happens we have a Festival Toolkit to help you out.
Not sure what we're looking for exactly?
Well an interview with our Programmer might help you out.
Got some questions? Pretty sure we've got
the answers in our FAQ, but if we don't, just email us at festival@raindance.co.uk
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10 Lessons from Cannes 2010
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| We went to Cannes so that you didn't have too. We sucked it up and dealt with all those screenings and free parties, buffets and Champagne. Aren't we selfless?
But not only did we throw ourselves onto the altar of sacrifice for you, we did it so that you could learn some valuable lessons.
Parties aside, Cannes is one of the most important events in the industry and there's a lot to learn, contacts to make and trends to pick up on.
Filtered through our years of experience here are 10 lessons from Cannes 2010
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How to Make a Short Film
A weekend masterclass taught by Simon Hunter, currently in pre-production on his second Hollywood feature.
Simon started his career making short films and has successfully transitioned to professional feature filmmaking. He is perfectly positioned to teach you how to make a great short film and use it to build your career.
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Filmmaker's Foundation Certificate
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Nokia MiniMo Competition
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| Nokia have teamed up with MOFILM to bring you MiniMO, a film
competition open to students across the country. All you need is a
mobile phone with a camera and a little inspiration.
The Prizes:
1st PRIZE: Critics Choice: Trip to Cannes Festival
for winning Director and
one friend + directors kit + Festival Pass
1st
PRIZE - Public Choice: Trip to Cannes Festival for winning Director and
one
friend + directors kit
3rd and 4th PRIZE" Directors Kit: Camera:
Tripod: Microphone: Bag: Editing
Software: Training day with London
Film Academy
Runner Up PRIZE: Years membership of Cinema
Vouchers. Years subscription to
Empire Magazine
We've already had some great efforts
entered on the Nokia MiniMO website,
where we're encouraging members
of the community to vote on their favourite
reenactment: http://nokiaminimo.com
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| A message from Clay Westervalt:
Thank you
all for your support of "Popatopolis" at RAINDANCE last year - if
you liked it (and I hope you did!), please help us raise awareness
and invite your friends across the pond to see it tonight!
My documentary screens at the
Egyptian Theater in Hollywood this Thursday, at 7:30pm May 27th.
"POPATOPOLIS:
How to Make a Movie in THREE DAYS" Comedic
Documentary following B-Movie director as he films his soft-core
epic "The Witches of Breastwick" in three days.
Double-Feature with Wynorski's hit "The
Return of Swamp Thing" and a full Q&A
Our
Screening Invite and trailer.
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The Disappearance of Alice Creed: Q&A
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Hit British thriller The Disappearance of Alice Creed - starring Gemma Arterton - is currently screening nationwide. On Wednesday 2 June, director J Blakeson will be interviewed by producer Adrian Sturges at The Ritzy Picturehouse in Brixton discussing his journey from short filmmaker to successful screenwriter to feature film director. Want to learn how to go from short films to a successful feature career?Go to this talk and take this course. |
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New York
Raindance heads to the Big Apple this June and July. Rooftop FilmsGet yourself in the indie film mood with Rooftop Films, underground films outdoors. It would never work in London... Brunch with Steve BuscemiDo you want to sit down to brunch with champion of independent film Steve Buscemi? Stupid question really. Who wouldn't? Find out how. |
Berlin
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Blog of the Week
Projector Films
A conduit of good ideas for filmmakers run by a BAFTA nominated scriptwriter. Check it out and get your ideas flowing.
Things We Like
All the problems of the modern world can be traced back to one film. The Karate Kid. Find out why.
Renounced
Director Paul WS Anderson, of the shallow Resident Evil films, will be moving into three dimensions with an adaptation of The Three Musketeers.
Starring exceptionally 2D Orlando Bloom.
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Distribution in Reverse
It's Back! DISTRIBUTION IN REVERSE 2.0, the wildly Popular 6-Part Virtual Group Coaching Intensive Teaching You How To Get Your Projects Off The Ground & Plan For Distribution At Every Stage Of The Production Process - Newly Revamped and kicking off June 1, 2010. Led by Stacey Parks, author of "The Insiders Guide To Independent FIlm Distribution" (Focal) and founder of FilmSpecific.com. There's only 15 spots left and you can save $50 off tuition before May 31. To get registered, just go here |
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Serious Screenwriting
Serious Screenwriting is the Script Factory's annual screenwriting forum with two days of expert training, masterclasses and pitch clinics, including the opportunity to apply for Serious Screenwriting's Development Scheme with a bursary award of £1,000. Serious Screenwriting 4 & 5 June 2010 At BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly,
London W1 Full programme details at www.scriptfactory.co.ukRaindance members receive a 10% discount. |
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Slick Films, Tiny Budgets
Making a slick film, by definition, looks expensive. but it needn't be. Intern Becky explores some great films that have been made to look twice as expensive as they really are: Slick Films, Tiny BudgetsForward to a friend |
Learn from the sculptor Henry Moore
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Silver Screenwriting Competition
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Did you enter competitions for show, or do you want a real Hollywood writing career?
The Silver Screenwriting Competition is the only contest with ongoing script and professional development. Over $15,000 in prizes, and taking entries until June 1st, 2010. Enter today for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to Los Angeles where you will meet 3 managers to discuss your career and Kirsten Campo, CE at Fuse Entertainment. Plus: $3,000 in cash, a new MacBook Air and lunch with Shane Black. Winning is just the first step, and we'll see to it that all the professional and commercial help you'll need is on tap.
FINAL DEADLINE JUNE 1, 2010www.silverscreenwriting.com
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The Raindance Festival Team
Suzanne Ballantyne
Christian Bell
James Burbidge
Frederica Byron
Julian Chapelle
Elliot Grove
Katie Kilmartin
Becky Medlock
Rory O'Donnell
Virginia Pablos
Joe Pearshouse
Chris Presswell
Xavier Rashid
Amelie Thille
Chris Thomas
| A short anecdote from Elliot
So I'm in a car in Toronto with my 8 year old buddy
We hear a great
song on the radio
'Play it again' he says
'I can't I say
'Why
not?' he says
'It's the radio' I say
-pause-
'That's really
stupid' he says
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