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Greetings!
 So I'm assuming you've all heard the news about Sundance coming to London? You can read about it here if not. A lot of people have been asking for our take on the matter, given that we're a major London indie festival. Some kind people have spoken up on our behalf too. Frankly, we're not too fussed. As it is, their event is short, in April focused only on US indies and looks to be a little exclusive. But if Sundance bring an increased awareness of the indie sector to the UK, then that's all to the good. We're coming up to 20 years of supporting indie films from all over the world and we're going from strength to strength. So we say, welcome to London, we hope it doesn't rain while you're here. James Burbidge Editor |
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Experiences of sexism on set
Former intern Brenna Erickson is a budding filmmaker with a feature already under her belt. And, despite the modern age we live in, she still experiences plenty of sexism on set. Here are the four worst offenses she's come across. Be sure to let us know any of your own. That's a Dealbreaker
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Introduction to SFX
Chopping off limbs, stabbing and shooting people - just a few of the reasons we got into filmmaking. SFX add a huge impact to your film and this course shows you how to achieve them.
Best of all, it won't cost you an arm and a leg.
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Beyond Structure
David S. Freeman's Beyond Structure is the most popular writing course in L.A., and for good reason. Teaching 100s of specific techniques for creating compelling characters, scenes, plots and themes, he really digs deep into the craft of writing. What? Beyond StructureWhen? Saturday/Sunday 9/10th April 2011 Where? Central London, TBC How Much? £249.95 + 20% VAT Members get a 15% discount Call us on 0207 287 3833 or Book Online |
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Discount on the Flashforward Producer's Course
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| Readers of the newsletter can get a £25 discount off Alan Denman's Flashforward producing course, taking place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th March in Central London.
Interested? Check out the website for more details.
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What's going on in the office
Raindance 2010 best UK feature Five Daughters, was also presented as a TV Drama. And it just so happens that that drama won an RTS award.
Oh, and in case you didn't hear, Pinewood has pledged to invest money in British low budget films.
Read up here.
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Call for Entries: Aesthetica Short Film Competition
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| The Aesthetica Short Film Competition 2011 is now open for entries! It's a fantastic opportunity to get your work broadcast to a wider audience and Aesthetica are keen to see entries from both new and established filmmakers who are driving short film forward. The winning film receives a fantastic prize package including:
~ £500 prize money
~ Screenings at film festivals across the UK, including Rushes Soho Shorts (London), Glasgow Film Festival (Glasgow) and Branchage (Jersey)
~ A weekend filmmaking course, courtesy of Raindance
~ 12 months membership to Shooting People, the international film network
~ Inclusion on a DVD that will be distributed to all Aesthetica readers (60,000 viewers)
The runner-up will also receive £250, as well as DVD publication. Films should be no longer than 25 minutes but can be any genre including artists' film, music videos, dance films, horror and comedy or anything you can think of!
Entry is £15 per film. No limit to the number of entries permitted. Please visit the website for more information and to submit. Deadline 30 April 2011.
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Invitation to Festival Launch
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| I am delighted to invite you to the London launch event for the Sahara International Film Festival 2011 (FiSahara) - the only film festival to take place in a refugee camp in the desert.
The launch event - 6.30pm - 8.30pm on Wednesday 23rd March - will be an opportunity for members of the British film industry to find out more about this remarkable festival. There are also spaces available for people who would like to attend this years festival which takes place from 2nd - 8th May.
I hope you will be able to join us at 33 Portland Place (a venue used as the location for Lionel Logue's consulting room in the Kings's Speech)
Kind regards,
Stefan (UK coordinator for FiSahara 2011)
RSVP to stefanowitz2@hotmail.com
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Pitching PracticePitching is one of the most important skills in the industry. This course will teach you how to do it. Saturday, March 26
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Blog of the Week
UK writer James Moran is prepping for his new film Zombies vs. Cockneys. Read about it on his blog.
Things We Like
Like quizzes? Love Sporcle.
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Review: Submarine
Richard Ayoade's debut feature is a wondrous, quirky and deliciously awkward feature, following the pretentious and troubled existence of the young teenager Oliver Platt. Critically acclaimed, and with a stand-out cast, this is one not to be missed. Read the full review. |
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Your FREE weekly film
A married couple looks happy on the surface. But all is not what it seems when the husband goes looking for a way out. Watch the film of the day, " Exit Strategy" on Raindance TV today. And why not check out our latest blog entry? |
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Improvisation
In discussing the process with the actors, I made it clear to them that they could improvise but that the sum total of their improvisation needed to impart certain plot points, and schematic material.
- Mike Figgis All you're trying to do in an improvisation is get as much material as possible for the editing room.
- Martin Short I allow an area for improvisation because the chemical things actors bring to stories make it not work.
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What happens when you make a film without writing the script? Or telling your cast?
Well, one of the first things that happens is your leading lady walks away, apparently. When two brothers when on a roadtrip with crew and cast, they were frantically writing the script every night. The film, and the documentary charting it both featured at Cannes - read the story here. Want more info? Check out the website.
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The London Raindance Festival Team
Suzanne Ballantyne
Christian Bell
James Burbidge
Frederica Byron
Julian Chapelle
Laura Clark
Elliot Grove
Raquel Haber
Jesse McConnell
Tanya Mokdad
Rory O'Donnell
Daniel Polis
Xavier Rashid
Chris Thomas
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