Raindance - the home of independent film
Raindance has been teaching filmmakers since 1992 with a focus on independence and personalized skill development. Based in London's West End, Raindance Film Festival is the UK's largest independent film festival. It is recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, BAFTA, and the British Independent Film Awards, with selected ...
7 Rules for Writing Short Films - Raindance
Dec 6, 2012 · Write for locations that are interesting yet practical, think of access and control, and avoid remote locations requiring driving for miles. Just a love story from IF Chen on Vimeo. 3. Make It Visual. “Film is a visual medium”. “Show, don’t tell.”. Those are the golden rules of screenwriting the gurus keep telling us.
The Importance of Music in Film and TV | Raindance
Sep 28, 2020 · For the major films in pop culture, music in film plays a major role in developing the themes and tone of the production. For scores of a more subtle nature or even in commercial work, music still shapes how we perceive the visual imagery on screen. For example, imagine a scene where our main actor is running through a field.
Festival - Raindance
Standout Films at Raindance Film Festival. Since its launch in 1993, the Raindance Film Festival has gained a reputation for showcasing independent, bold, and innovative films, often spotlighting emerging filmmakers and cinematic voices that. Read More ». Elliot Grove September 6, 2024.
Dubai - Raindance
Raindance Film School Dubai is located in the prestigious Jumeirah 1 neighbourhood, which offers students breathtaking locations for filming. The campus opened in January 2021, and is already popular among budding local and international filmmakers. Offering a range of short courses, certificates, and undergraduate programmes, we look forward to training new generations of powerful independent ...
Analysing the Mise en Scène in LA LA LAND : Case Study Analysis
Jul 31, 2022 · Damien Chazelle takes on a Postmodernist approach to the end sequence. Postmodernism in film is defined as moving against typical techniques, expectations, and narrative structure. La La Land subverts the expectations of a typical Hollywood happy ending by having multiple endings. The first end scene leaves Mia watching Sebastian playing the piano in his own jazz club and living his dream.
Pitch Deck Basics For An Indie Film Project | Raindance
Aug 19, 2020 · A pitch deck is a short presentation document for your film that introduces the storyline and world of the film, outlines who’s already involved and tells the reader what makes it special. For indie filmmakers in particular, it should be short and sweet – generally no more than six pages or so – just enough to give a taste of your project ...
Film Review Websites - Top 10 - Raindance
Apr 10, 2013 · Raindance Film School London offers HND, BA and MA in Filmmaking and Screenwriting? Members of Raindance support indie film, and enjoy a range of benefits. Let Raindance guide you on your filmmaking pathway. call +44 (0) 207 930 3412 or email [email protected].
Film Producer's Foundation Certificate - Raindance London
About Elliot Grove. Elliot Grove is the founder of Raindance Film Festival and the British Independent Film Awards. He has produced over 700 hundred short films and five feature films, including the multi-award-winning The Living and the Dead in 2006 an d the SXSW 2019 Grand Jury Prize Winner, Alice. He teaches screenwriting …
Zoom Vs. Dolly Shot: What's the Difference - Raindance
Oct 29, 2019 · Optically bringing an object further or closer to one’s view using a zoom lens somewhat resembles the forward and backward technique in the dolly shot. However, there is an obvious difference i.e. there is no parallax in lens zoom. The zooming technique is used when we want the viewer to focus on something in the frame.