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Greetings!
 At last, we've got a round-up of the Cannes Film Festival for you. Seems like a while ago now, doesn't it? Time flies in this industry. Enclosed you will find some reports on the market, the best and the worst films to look out for and two very different experiences of Cannes: one from some first-timers, and one from Rory, who's seen it all before. I don't know what you thought you had planned for the Monday after next (13th), but this is just to let you know that you'll now be attending Boozin' N Schmoozin' so you can chat with other newsletter readers. Thanks for reading, and as always, let me know if you've got feedback or suggestions: jamesburbidge@raindance.co.uk James Burbidge Editor |
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Market Reports
As fun as the red carpet events are, the real business of Cannes gets done in the Market. This is a crucial thermometer of the industry's health, and the good news is, we're looking up: - Cannes is Cooking - Deadline - High Risk, High Reward? - THR - ' Sellers Euphoric' - THR |
2 Very Different Experiences of Cannes
The Virgin's View
Raindance was pleased to help show David Reynolds and his team around Cannes this year. Check out the fantastic film of their experiences. The Jaded Take Raindance Course Director has been to many, many Cannes, and he knows how to make the most of them. Read the alternate Cannes report.
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12 Best films at Cannes
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8 Worst Films at Cannes
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Raindance Foundation Certificates
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Ultimate Audition Workshop - Intro Offer
Getting auditions is one thing, nailing them and getting the part is another. A great course for actors, and directors too, learn from one of Europe's biggest casting directors. Introductory offer - Get this course half-price!What? Ultimate Audition WorkshopWhen? June 4th or 11th Where? Leicester Square Theatre How Much? Was £125, now £59 Call us on 0207 287 3833 or Book Online |
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Student success stories
Former Raindance student James Hacking has been in contact to let us know he's written and directed his first feature, 'Love's Kitchen' with Claire Forlani and Dougray Scott, which is having it's premiere tonight!
James writes:
"I consider Raindance my post graduate course as far as film making goes. Having spent ten years in LA; studying at UCLA, working as a story analyst and writing spec scripts, it was only when I got back to London and took some classes during the winter of 07/08 and in 2009 at Raindance that I finally managed to put the whole thing together as Writer/Director/Producer."
And in a slightly different genre former student Rhys Davies, who took 'Directing Actors' in February 2010, has just had 'Zombie Undead' released to DVD.
Great work, and best of luck with all the future projects James & Rhys!
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International Rome Film Festival
The Rome Film Festival has two exciting opportunities for British filmmakers. The first is the very special UK Film Focus which will be presented this year, showcasing an array of some of the most exciting films from our small and gloomy island. Filmmakers with works in progress are also able to submit to the NCN (New Cinema Network) to source completion, co-production and international buyers. Find out more. |
Smalls Short Film Fest - Call for Entries
Are you ready for the ultimate showcase for short film directors, producers, writers and animators? The Smalls Short Film Fest 2011 Call for Entries is now open! Find out more. |
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Sheffield Doc/Fest - Discount on Passes
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| Doc/Fest opens on Wednesday June 8th! To celebrate our first summer festival Raindance Premium Members are eligible for a special discount to get a full delegate pass. If you are a Raindance member - and have not already bought your pass (refunds are not available) - you can buy one for £199 + VAT. Be sure to register as soon as you can because this offer is limited! Please email hussain@sidf.co.uk
Be sure to come down and check out the film programme, and check out the work by Albert Maysles who will be attending the festival to present a retro of his films.
There will also be a special outdoor screening on Saturday June 11th from 13:00 that includes great  films by Werner Herzog, some new short films by directors from around the world and a special introduction by Maysles to present his classic doc 'Grey Gardens'
There are 70 sessions you can take advantage of that dissect the art and business of documentary. A special Crowdfunding Day is taking place on Sat June 11 that will give you the low-down on the new surge in crowdfunding that is helping getting docs made all over the world.
For details check out www.sheffdocfest.com
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Electric Sheep - The Apocalypse
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| Electric Sheep, the online magazine for lovers of offbeat and left-field cinema, will be celebrating the publication of its first collection of previously unpublished essays on Tuesday 7 June at the Horse Hospital.
The event will include a screening of Night of the Living Dead: REANIMATED (2009) with a live DJ soundtrack. NotLD: REANIMATED is an experimental collective reinterpretation of George A. Romero's classic zombie film by various artists, animators and filmmakers, using mixed media including puppetry, CGI, hand-drawn animation, illustration, acrylics, claymation, etc.
There will also be a panel discussion on apocalyptic cinema featuring writers and illustrators who have collaborated to the Electric Sheep anthology. Check out the details.
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Maximize Your Shoot - June 9th Empowers your filmmaking through effective planning that will save you time and money |
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Blog of the Week
Our Italian intern recommends mymovies, but we can't understand.
Things We Like
Augmented Reality business cards. What can your imagination come up with?
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Your FREE weekly film
In Dominic Wade's intriguing short film Time Out, a woman takes a break from the chaos of everyday life. However, relief will come at a cost. The film is almost completely wordless, using strong visuals to communicate the story. Each time you watch it you will notice something new. |
Secrets of Comedy - Funny is Money
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Funny is Money
This is an in depth interview with one of the comedy industry's finest instructor's and consultants. Find out what he thinks about structure, comic heroes, common flaws and the difference between film and T.V. Check out the article.
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The London Raindance Festival Team
Suzanne Ballantyne
Christian Bell
James Burbidge
Frederica Byron
Julian Chapelle
Elliot Grove
Raquel Haber
Rory O'Donnell
Xavier Rashid
Raffaele Trapanese
Elliot Zatzkis
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