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Greetings!
 Hello and welcome to the Raindance newsletter. My name is Frankie and this week I have been on a short internship for Raindance.
During this time I have taken part in a range of different day- to- day tasks in the office, helping me gain an insight into the inner working of the company. I have also written an article for the Raindance website, a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring writer.
Oh, and while I have your attention, check out Raindance's 'Boozin & Schmoozin', where you can meet other indie filmmakers. Definitely the place to be for anyone looking to get inspired.Frankie Intern |
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It's not too late!
Check out the submission we just got in today from India - that's no envelope, that's hand-stitched cloth. How cool is that? We're proud of the diversity of our submissions, so far this year we've had entrants from over 65 countries (including co-pros). Our early deadline for submissions is 6th May (ie tomorrow) - but fret not, you can still enter through withoutabox right up until 17th June. More info.
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Story Design in Short Fiction Films
Learn how short form story telling differs from feature filmmaking, and how to balance opposing forces in your script. Each technique is demonstrated by a short film.
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Filmmaker's Foundation Certificate
Have the film industry demystified in five evenings and learn the basics of writing, directing and producing. What? Filmmaker's Foundation CertificateWhen? Starts 7 July, 6:30-9:30pm Where? Apollo Cinema Piccadilly, SW1Y 4LR How Much? £165 + VAT Members get a 15% discount Call us on 0207 287 3833 or Book Online |
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Tools of Directing Seminar
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| The Directors Guild of Great Britain are presenting a special Introduction to Tools of Directing Seminar
Saturday 14th May - afternoon in Camden, London. The ground-breaking techniques of Tools of Directing; are presented by Simon Phillips - Direction Coach for Oscar-winning filmmakers, experienced professional writers, directors and producers of feature films and TV series.
The seminars have been given in Europe and Hollywood and this is a rare opportunity to learn about Tools of Directing in the UK.
To guarantee your place go to www.dggb.org/training.php
"These are simple tools, and yet some of the most powerful, eye-opening methods ever revealed about how to instantly succeed in directing."
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In the Raindance Office
Raindance prize-winner Down Terrace has got a release in Canda thanks to Evokative Films. Check out this twitch film article for more info. We're chuffed to see Ben Wheatley going on to such success, especially with his new film Kill List.
Support some indie film Check out The Island, starring Natalie Press (My Summer of Love), on limited release over the next few weeks.
Also released this weekend is, Everywhere and Nowhere, the new film from the director of Kidulthood. Watch the trailer, then watch the film
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Word Theatre - Writer's Retreat
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| WordTheatre, a non-profit organization that nurtures the love of language and literature, is hosting our first Writers' Workshop and Retreat in Edale, England the first week of July 2011.
Guest speakers will populate our special, nightly evening presentations including Cathy Galvin (Deputy Editor of The Sunday Times Magazine) in conversation with Hanif Kureishi (Academy Award nominated screenwriter of My Beautiful Laundrette), and Ben Okri (Booker Prize winning author of the Famished Road).
We're now accepting applications through May 8th. We encourage writers of all levels to apply. We ask authors to send a writing sample and a statement of intent outlining their specific goals for the workshop.
For more details, take a look at our website. If you have any questions feel free to call the WordTheatre office at (310) 915-5150 or email genna@wordtheatre.com
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Toronto
Maximize Your Shoot - June 9th
This amazing course empowers your filmmaking through effective planning that will save you time and money.
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Montreal
Navigating Film Festivals - June 6th Learn the ins and outs of the often confusing and misunderstood film festival circuit! Vancouver Syd Field & Dov Simens - May 28th This is your chance to learn from the acclaimed master of stroytelling, Syd Field, and the acknowleged number 1 filmmaking teacher in America, Dov Simens.
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Blog of the Week
Check out The Underwater Realm, and follow filmmakers as they work through their effects heavy indie film, sharing tips on the way.
Things We Like
Very funny video on the difference between Final Cut Pro and Avid editing software.
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Your FREE Weekly film
Film of the day! Mark Grey reveals the "Legends of Show Business" in his animated short. Watch here. |
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Budrus Screening
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| The Independent Film Trust is organising a screening of the award-winning feature documentary "Budrus" at 6.30pm on Wednesday 11th May at the Genesis cinema, in collaboration with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign. This will be followed by a discussion with a panel including Neil McCartney of the IFT, Muthanna Al-Qadi of the Palestinian newspaper Al-Quds and Deborah Burton of the Tipping Point Film Fund.
The film follows a Palestinian community organiser who unites local Fatah and Hamas members along with Israeli supporters in an unarmed movement to save his village from destruction by Israel's Separation Barrier. Success eludes them until his 15-year-old daughter launches a women's contingent that quickly moves to the front lines.
Tickets cost £7.50 in advance and £9.50 on the door.
BOOK HERE NOW to avoid disappointment. Places are limited!
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The times, they are a-changin!
Dov Simens has been through it all in this industry, and he's kept his eye firmly on the independent side of things. With the advent of new technology, interwebz and the explosion of festivals, independent film is undergoing a deep change. Find out what the biggest 8 changes are. |
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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
Tanya Mokdad
Frankie Nehra
Rory O'Donnell
Xavier Rashid
Raffaele Trapanese
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