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Greetings!
 My name is Martin Gooch. I am a filmmaker. I teach The Short Film Project at Raindance. I'm on my way to my brothers wedding in GErmany. The airport is full of stunned Spaniards after their countries spanking by Switzerland last night in the World Cup. Although I may still appear to be in my very, very late twenties, I was actually born in 1872 due to an unexpected
flux in
the space time continuum. I went to the USA to be an archaeologist, even though I
didn't know anything about archaeology. Not knowing
about things
has never really been a set back for me. After a
film and art degree, I started work in the VFX department
on Judge
Dredd.
Since then I have worked on more than 200 productions
from
Harry Potter to East Enders and Robot Wars to Big
Brother. I have filmed all over the world, from Sahara to swampland to
Shepherd's
Bush.
I still haven't got a proper job.Nuff said. I've made over 20 short films, a couple of which where even good enough to screen at Raindance! Then I sold a feature film script.I'm delighted to be part of the Raindance Team, and am going to be giving a couple Raindance workshops at Lattitude Festival July 16 -18. If you are going and want to get a seat, look here.Hope to see you around at Raindance.Martin GoochMartin Gooch.com |
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A couple of London courses
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Hands On Super 8mm
If you want to make a movie on film stock, this is the course for you!
Learn how to use inexpensive super8mm cameras and film stock. Develop your own rushes.
Day 1 - Shoot a test short film
Day 2 - Develop and prep the film for editing using basic home equipment
What? Hands On Super 8mmWhen? Sat/Sun 26/27 June 9:30 - 6:00pm Where? 10 Craven St Rehearsal Rooms, London How Much? £250.00 + VAT Members get a 15% discount Call us on 0207 287 3833 or Book Online Here Read on...
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Write and Sell the HOT Script
Film producers the world over complain bitterly about the lack of good screenplays. Why is that? Because inexperienced writers don't know how to deliver scripts that can be made within budget constraints.Day 1: Learn storytelling techniques used by the professionals Day 2: Discover a route to selling your filmWhat? Write and Sell the HOT ScriptWhen? Sat/Sun 3/4 July 9:30 - 6pm Where? St George's, Bloomsbury Way London How Much? £250.00 + VAT Members get a 15% discount Call us on 0207 287 3833 or Book Online Here Read on...Also in Toronto on Sat/Sun 24/25 July |
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Our very last, absolutely the last, submissions deadline is fast approaching!
Miss it and you miss out for another year.
Get your submission postmarked tomorrow, June 18 for a chance to be a part of Europe's leading indie film festival.
Don't forget - if your film isn't quite finished, we're happy to consider a work-in-progress.
Going to be a squeeze to get it in on time?
Email festival@raindance.co.uk
Submit today! Get the details here:
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Working the Net
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Got an ad you want to place? Send it in - It's Free!
This week in 'Working the Net' we have a producer desperate for horror scripts:
Do you have a great horror script you've been sweating blood over? We are looking for feature length horror scripts to shoot in UK. Our track record includes Raindance winning features. In first instance please send a synopsis only! Must be able to be set in UK and complete script must be available - but do not send script unless requested!!
horror@newblackfilms.com
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New from Raindance! - a range of editing and post production services. Whether you want someone to cut your short film or you're an actor looking at producing an eye catching showreel,
We provide a simple and affordable package tailored to your needs.
There are exclusive discounts for Raindance Premium Members.
Take a look here to see whats on offer. More information please contact Christian Bell.
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Get a great runner
Becky Medlock has had 5 years of experience working within independent film and tv, including interning at Raindance for the last 6 weeks, and is looking for work as a post production runner.
Becky has been involved in 8 productions whilst at university and her Audiovisual Criticism (an edited piece using 'found footage') was one of only 6 chosen for presentation at Riverside Studios.
If anyone can help, or would like to see her CV, email her:
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Interested? Take a look at our listings
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Raindance around the globe...
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Raindance Toronto
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Gunless Event -- was a blast. Thanks to the hundred odd film fanatics who showed up. We are still hungover! It was our 5th Anniversary too!
Watch this space for more...99 Minute Film SchoolThe legendary and lightning quick tour behind the cameras returns to Toronto. Learn what really happens behind the scenes and discover a way to plot your career's successWhen?Tuesday July 20, 6:30 - 8:30pmWhere? Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto How Much? $10.00 [Free to Premium Members]Book Online Here
Cinematheque Ontario - Summer Season Celebrating 20 years TIFF Cinematheque launched its Summer Season on June 3. This Summer Season celebrates its 20th anniversary. Screenings of The Man Between, The Deadly Affair, Code Inconnu, Rio Bravo, The Chase etc. When? June 17-June 24 - 7:00PM Where? Jackman Hall AGO How Much? $5.90 - $11.56 Tix and info |
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We had our first ever Raindance networking drink in Berlin last Monday. Join us for next one in July! Meanwhile, there's plenty going on in Berlin, starting with the ' Fête de la Musique' on 21 June A regular summer solstice happening since 1995, this music extravaganza of bands and DJs takes place all across the city. The music selection is mixed, with DJs playing everything from heavy metal to Schlager. |
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"Thank you for all
of you who came to Von on Monday for the June Boozin' and Schmoozin'
networking event. You all contributed to make it a great success. Stay
tuned for the next networking event next month, Raindance will be
announcing it soon."
Don't
miss Randance's famous Filmmaker's Foundation Certifiacte, starting July
14. Five Wednesday evenings to equip you with the tools and skills
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What's up at Raindance Budapest
After the summer Raindance will launch its first courses in Budapest. Let all your Hungarian buddies know about it......
budapest.raindance.org |
Summer is finally here! One thing that always happens in Hungary in the
summer: people shoot movies. Student films, local films, and
international blockbusters. Currently The Borgias (Showtime/CTV), Monte
Carlo (Fox), and The Rite (Warner Bros.) are filming at new studios and
using locations in and around Budapest.
The other great thing about Hungary in the summer: festivals festivals festivals. There are almost too many music festivals to mention, where you can find everything from the metal-death rock to spaced-out drug techno and lots of good stuff in between. The biggest by far is Sziget (link: http://www.sziget.hu/festival_english), on an island in the middle of Budapest, one of the biggest music fests in Europe. This year Madness, The Specials, Faithless, The Young Punx, Iron Maiden, Casabian, Muse, and many others will appear.
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Super Low Budget: Super 8mm
Super 8mm Film is the perfect film stock for that nostalgic, experimental or even horror film look.
Here are some websites that have got us itching to get out there and start filming.
This is a short video description
of why different filmmakers love and use Super 8:
Kodak's great advice
on using Super 8mm film.
Here is a really cool film,
made entirely by Super 8, set to music:
Finally, Charlotte Knowles' terrific article:
In Praise of Super8mm
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Exhibit A Screening
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Sometimes it's not the bumps in the night or the zombies that are the scariest things on film or in life. Sometimes the scariest thing is other people. Exhibit A Best UK Feature winner at the Raindance Film Festival 3x British Independent Film Award nominated - Best Achievement in Production - Most Promising Newcomer (Bradley Cole)- The Raindance Award Exhibit A tells the timely story of a normal family disintegrating under financial pressure, eventually driven to the unimaginable. has left a trail of stunned audiences at festivals all over the world. Exhibit A was shot in Leeds and on the Suffolk coast at Thorpeness. It was shot in 18 days with minimal crew and the actors doing all their own camera work. |
This is just plain straight wrong
Don't you just hate it when you are having a meal and then someone asks you a question, just as you put a fork full of food in your mouth?
Do you have something that irks you? Send it to feedback@raindance.co.uk
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Watch Raindance movies on the web
This week Raindance takes a look at Hollywood re-created. " Scottish-ish" is what "Braveheart" would have looked like if Martin Gooch had directed it. Quentin Le Guennan depicts a short scene from "Indiana Jones" in the animation, " 404 Indiana Jones" And, Quentin Le Guennan does it again, creating a claymation version of "Pulp Fiction" in " Pulp Fiction Sweded". Forward to a friend |
Calling Extraordinary Filmmakers
The Extraordinary Film Competition is looking for short films that celebrate the notion of the extraordinary. We're looking for something awe-inspiring and contagious that the viewer will be excited about sharing with others. Each film must be less than 40.0 seconds in length, to include an end frame available here. First place winner will receive a trip to the Cannes Film Festival 2011. The winning film will also be shown at the Raindance Film Festival this October. So open yourself to be taken on an exhilarating adventure. It takes a small leap of faith, a gamble, and an open mind. Find out more |
Simon Channing Williams  | | Simon Channing Williams 1945 - 2009
There is a memorial service for Simon, who passed away last year, next week in London. He is greatly
missed. He began his career at the BBC and then went on to work alongside Mike Leigh as his producer for 20 years. He produced many critically acclaimed films including Oscar nominated Vera Drake (2004) and Palm D'Or winner Secrets and Lies (1996). He formed his own production company called Potboiler Productions which had some great success with the Oscar winning The Constant Gardener (2005). Simon was a great champion of Raindance. Elliot Grove had the pleasure and honour of interviewing him at BAFTA. You can listen to this interview here. |
 "The
technology of yesterday becomes the artform of today"
Marshall
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Think Super-8 has had it's day? JJ Abrams and Steven Spielberg released the trailer for their new film. It's name? ' Super 8'. it's sure to raise interest in the super8mm format again. Watch the Super 8 trailerThings to know about Super 8:1) In 2005 Britain's Ben Crowe was nominated for the Short Film Palme D'Or at Cannes with 'The Man Who Met Himself'....shot on Super 8. 2) The famous School of Cinematic Arts in Southern California required students to film on Super 8 to gain the basics of film production and editing. 3) Derek Jarman, Sam Raimi, Kevin Smith, Harmony Korine and Guy Maddin have all made extensive use of Super 8 film, and Oliver Stone has used it in such films as The Doors and Natural Born Killers. 4) Allowing the exposure of single frames and non standard frame rates Super 8 is perfect for low-budget animation. Get on the band-wagon before the Abrams/Spielberg collaboration hits the big screen. Join us on 'Hands On Super 8'
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Why the double dip recession is good...
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The Raindance Festival Team
Suzanne Ballantyne
Christian Bell
James Burbidge
Frederica Byron
Julian Chapelle
Elliot Grove
Becky Medlock
Rory O'Donnell
Virginia Pablos
Joe Pearshouse
Chris Presswell
Xavier Rashid
Amelie Thille
Chris Thomas
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