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Horror is a genre that thrives on the delicate interplay between the ordinary and the extraordinary. In horror, the familiar often becomes a breeding ground for fear, making us question the safety and normalcy of the things, places, and people that we take for granted. The transformation of everyday objects… Read more »

I was a Canadian teenager in the ’60’s and ’70’s. With all the abandon towards sexual taboos. Then things got more straight-laced in the Naughties. Now we start to ditch some of the social stigmas about sex, there is a noticeable increase in the depiction of sex in movies. Gone… Read more »

When creative entrepreneur, Sadie Frost joined the Raindance MA nearly ten years ago, she was known as an actress. She was also known as Jude Law’s ex and mom to four successful kids. While at Raindance, she wrote a book on fashion, modelled, acted, presented shows and launched her career… Read more »

You want people to see your film, right? You need a great trailer. Cutting a trailer for an independent film is a fine art. And it’s not about having Hollywood-style budgets.  It’s about how you blend storytelling, marketing, and cinematic craftsmanship. A trailer serves as the first impression of the… Read more »

A movie poster is probably the single most important asset you will need. And the sooner you get one, the better. And, why not test your next moive idea with a poster before you go to all the effort of writing, financing, shooting and editing your film?  An outstanding indie… Read more »

Way back in 1996 I had a career-defining moment. I was host to the filmmaking legend, Roger Corman. He directed some 60 features and produced 800 others. When I asked him the secret to his success, he said that he always starts with the movie title and tagline. The more… Read more »

The art of filmmaking is alive and well; we could thank new technology for that. Despite the emergence of generative artificial intelligence which has been seen as a bane among industry creatives, nothing seems to stop amateur filmmakers from telling their stories with the tools that are within their reach.… Read more »

Backyard filmmaking is gaining popularity as more creators seek versatile and private filming spaces. However, transforming a backyard into a functional film set comes with unique challenges. Many backyard filmmakers struggle with limited space, poor lighting control, and the intrusion of background noises, all of which can lower the production… Read more »

I love independent filmmaking. Why? Creativity is the heartbeat of every project. As filmmakers, we constantly engage with ideas, characters, stories, and technologies in new ways. But when we talk about creativity, we often use two terms interchangeably — invention and discovery. And without fully understanding their distinctions. However, knowing… Read more »

The Eleventh hour on the eleventh day in the eleventh month. Another Remembrance Day. It’s observed in many countries. November 11 sparks a range of conflicting opinions. Let’s look at the day’s role in commemorating military sacrifice and its broader implications. Some people view it as an essential day to… Read more »