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Greetings!
 Busy times at Raindance, with Rotterdam just behind us and Berlinale coming up. Our international presence is increasing and besides our Toronto, New York, Brussels and Budapest offices, I am very pleased to announce the opening of Raindance Berlin. The first event is scheduled this Saturday 12 February: Live!Ammunition!Don't hesitate to contact me at berlin@raindance.co.uk if you wish to meet at Berlinale! Julian Chapelle International Relations |
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Check our our new Facebook page, updated and extra-spiffy looking.
We'll be running a fun and exciting competition there over the next few days, so be sure to like us so you can stay up-to-date
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| Fuck the Oscars, what about the Canucks? |
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Canadian films that should've done better...
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Write the Sitcom, Sell the Sitcom
Learn from the best on this 1-day course with tutor Dave Cohen who has worked on Not Going Out, Dead Ringers and Have I Got News For You.
Learn about writing for radio, tv, and competition. Deconstruct episodes and scenes from classic sitcoms and workshop the lessons in class.
What? Write the Sitcom, Sell the Sitcom When? Saturday 26 February, 9.30-6.00 Where? St George's Church, WC1A 2HRHow Much? £145 + VAT Members get a 15% discount Call us on 0207 287 3833 or Book Online
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Basic Production Skills
Raindance is introducing a range of exciting new one evening courses covering a diverse range of fundamental production skills. Learn about casting, sound, VFX, SFX and editing from experienced tutors who make their living in these areas. What? Basic Production CoursesWhen? Various Where? Various How Much? £48 (inc. VAT) Members get a 15% discount Call us on 0207 287 3833 |
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Raindance student done good
Former Raindance student Ashanti Power's new film Deadmeat is out on DVD via a Sony Label. Check out the extras for some great tips for aspiring filmmakers.
Want to help out another Raindancer? He's looking for funding for a series of claymation shorts.
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DOP Required
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| DOP required for SHORT FILM to be submitted to Cannes Short Film Corner 2011. Ideally will have own camera. Wanting to shoot on Canon 5D or similar.
SHOOTING ON: 26-27 Feb on location in Manchester, then on 12 March in London. Casting and locations have been secured. Travel and accommodation in Manchester is confirmed and expenses will be covered.
Please contact leestone90@gmail.com if interested.
Got an ad you want to place? Send it in free if you're a Raindance Member
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Snowman Film Productions are Crowdsourcing
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| Snowman Film Productions are launching an innovative crowdsourcing scheme to raise seed money to get their new film made.
Visitors to the Director's website - www.reynoldsfilms.com - are invited to donate anything from as little as £1 to become sponsors of the film Snowman and to gain member-only access to short films, sneak peeks at the script, filmmaker masterclasses, behind the scenes videos and exclusive clips of the film as it's edited.
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Berlinale!
It's Berlinale and Raindance have prepared forthe madness by putting on 2 free events. Check out our Live!Ammo! pitching comp, followed by networking drinks. Make sure you stop by. |
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Filmmaker to Entrpreneur
This 2 evening course covers everything from initial script idea through to marketing & distribution, from a business and creative perspective. Details and register here |
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Formation Realisation
Acquérir des notions de base de réalisation en cinéma de fiction. Un réalisateur, une scripte et un directeur de la photographie pour un programme unique! Details. |
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Blog of the Week
Truly Free Film. Ted Hope's excellent website is a must-bookmark for indie filmmakers.
Things We Like
Women laughing alone with salad. What's not to like? Check 'em out.
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Your free short film
Sometimes happy, sometimes sad, Valentine's Day is right around the corner. This twisted love triangle in Friday Night shows how expectations can sometimes go awry. Let's hope your holiday doesn't end up like Rebecca's! |
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Sitcom
I can't imagine doing an hour-long dramatic series because it's so much work. A sitcom is a wonderful gig. You work from 10 to 4 every day, it's fun, and you get to live at home.
John Lithgow
My greatest hope was to get discovered as a comedian and get on a sitcom.
Steve Buscemi
The key to sitcom success is miserable people. If you see a happy couple, it's just gone, like when Sam and Diane got together on Cheers.
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Dealing with the 'talent'
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A checklist for working with actors
Working with actors can be one of the most stressful parts of a director's job. It's also the most rewarding, and produces the biggest results on screen. Veteran director, and Raindance Tutor, Patrick Tucker has developed a checklist for working with actors. Tick your way to success. A Director's Checklist for Working with Actors
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The London Raindance Festival Team
Suzanne Ballantyne
Christian Bell
James Burbidge
Frederica Byron
Julian Chapelle
Laura Clark
Raquel Haber
Liam Heath
Elliot Grove Tanya Mokdad
Rory O'Donnell
Margherita Pellegrino
Daniel Polis
Xavier Rashid
Chris Thomas
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