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Greetings!
 We're launching our big Pepsi Max competition today, and those are some serious prizes. Make sure you get started quickly though - the deadline is in a month. We're also offering a chance to win tickets to the preview screening of the controversial Raindance Festival entry ' A Serbian Film.' This week's film news includes the announcement of an amazon development company (see the 'News' section) and a rumour that the BFI will be taking over the UKFC's fund distribution role. Just a quick reminder too that if you're booking a course for 2011 do it before the beginning of January when VAT goes up to 20%. (Incidentally, there is office argument about whether it's the 1st or the 4th - anyone know?) James Burbidge, Editor. |
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Pepsi 'MAX IT' Film Competition
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 Have you got what it takes to create a film worthy of launching the Raindance Film Festival? Here's your chance to prove it. Raindance has teamed up with Pepsi Max to launch the Pepsi 'MAX IT' Film Competition. We are inviting you to create a short film about what 'max it' means to you and your mates. The best film will be chosen by a panel of industry judges to launch the 2011 Raindance Film Festival. Its creator will also win an amazing £30,000 production budget to create a film that will also screen at the festival, as well as a VIP trip for two to the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. Films should be between one and two minutes in length and must adhere to rules which you can read here. For more information and to enter your 'MAX IT' film, go to the raindance.tv website. Submissions are open for just 4 weeks until Sunday 12th December! We look forward to seeing how you 'MAX IT'! |
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| 10 American Filmmakers to Watch |
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We spot 'em early
At Raindance we work with fresh, new talent every year and we're all about finding the original and the authentic. We think we've got a pretty good track record when it comes to up-and-comers (Mr Nolan, for example). Check out our latest list of Indie American Filmmakers to keep track of - you never know what they might be doing 5 years from now.
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Hollywood Screenwriting
You know your submitted script gets read by a reader, not that exec you spoke to, right? And do you know how many of them those readers reject? About 90%.
Why? Usually due to one of 13 extremely common mistakes. Find out from a Hollywood reader what those 13 are and how to get past him and back to that exec.
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Dov Simens' 2 Day Film School
Dov's graduates have, together, gone on to make over $11 billion. That's because in 2 days he teaches you everything you need to know about the industry. Not just how to make a film, but how to survive and even thrive in the business. Find out all you need to know about writing, directing and producing in 1 weekend. Join the $11 billion club. What? Dov Simens' 2 Day Film SchoolWhen? Sat/Sun 27/28th Nov Where? University of Westminster, NW1 5LSHow Much? £250 + VAT Members get a 15% discount Call us on 0207 287 3833 or Book Online |
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Buy tickets for the BIFAs!
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| Helena Bonham-Carter and Liam Neeson will be attending the British Independent Film Awards to pick up prizes; The Richard Harris Award and The Variety Award respectively.
Raindance Premium Members can get tickets to attend the event and see them on the night.
To buy your ticket simply log in and find the button on the member's home page.
Desperate to go but not yet a Raindance Premium Member? Sign up here.
The awards are taking place at The Old Billingsgate Market on Sunday December 5th. |
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| It's always great to see films that screened at Raindance go on to do well and get picked up for distribution.
The Other Side of the Game, which screened under the Kodak New Talent banner this year is now gearing up for release - find out more.
Storage, which screened in 2009 is now available on DVD from amazon.
Speaking of amazon - it seems like they're going into production themselves. Like some giant filmmaking and screenwriting competition, they'll be open to all submissions and giving away prize money of $2.7 million a year. Find out more.
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Win tickets to A Serbian Film
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A Serbian Film - Q&A with Filmmakers
Thursday 25th November, the Prince Charles Cinema, 6.30pm
For those who didn't manage to catch the screening at the festival this year, here's your chance to see the most controversial film of the year ahead of it's theatrical release on December 10th, with the added value of having writer/director Srdjan Spasojevic and producer Nikola Pantelic present. Trust us, this really isn't one to miss.
To secure money for his family that will support them for the rest of their lives, Milos, a retired adult film star from Serbia, plunges once more into the depths of pornographic production only to find that his new mysterious and menacing employer has unthinkable terrors in store for him.
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Tickets for the event can be bought here. We have two tickets to give away if you're brave enough to take them. To be in with a chance, email james@revolvergroup.com and write A Serbian Film in the subject line. |
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Low Budget 3D - It's cheaper than you think!
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MiShorts latest VODcast features an interview with Ben Slotover, creator of the cult Jim & Heinz films and the character of ghastly London minicab driver, Mick. In this film Ben talks about his live-action/comic strip, Zantrox and Stockbroker and let's you into the secret of low-budget 3D filmmaking, which turns out to be easier and a lot cheaper than expected. MiShorts latest e-newsletterwww.mishorts.com |
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Upcoming Courses in Brussels
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Blog of the Week
Check out the BardBlog to challenge yourself on what you do or don't remember from the ol' school days
Things We Like
Homemade StarWars. Apparently cut together from fan's homemade Star Wars scenes, this is the full 1st movie made up of tinfoil, awful acting and crappy cgi. It's very funny
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Review: Adrift
Set on the Brazilian coastline, this sumptuously photographed film follows the disintegration of a couple's relationship from their teenage daughter's point of view. Featuring Vincent Cassel in his first Portuguese speaking role. Read the full review. Released in cinemas: 19th November
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| On Controversy
"I am not afraid that the book will be controversial, I'm afraid it will not be controversial."
Flannery O'Connor
"If an individual wants to be a leader and isn't controversial, that means he never stood for anything."
Richard M. Nixon
"A child who is protected from all controversial ideas is as vulnerable as a child who is protected from every germ. The infection, when it comes - and it will come - may overwhelm the system, be it the immune system or the belief system."
Jane Smiley
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| Writing The Social Network |
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A breakdown of the script
Sorkin's script for The Social Network has been praised as the real star of the film - and it is indeed a technical masterpiece. Not only is the dialogue snappy and smart (as expected) but the difficulty of writing from the memoir format is hidden in the complex structure. But is it 100% successful? Screenwriting guru John Truby isn't so sure - find out why...
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The London Raindance Festival Team
Alaina Antonelli
Suzanne Ballantyne
Christian Bell
James Burbidge
Frederica Byron
Julian Chapelle
Laura Clark
Elliot Grove
Rebecca Hudson
Lauren Mahomes
Justin McGoldrick
Rory O'Donnell
Margherita Pellegrino
Chris Presswell
Xavier Rashid
Chris Thomas
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