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Independent filmmaking is a labour of love. I have yet to meet a filmmaker who would disagree. Filmmaking is also about telling stories that resonate deeply, with fewer resources than the big studios. However, the road to creating an independent film is paved with a complex series of unique challenges,… Read more »

Actors make magic on screen and on red carpets. However, it’s essential to recognize the talent and hard work that goes into these careers.  Here are some fascinating truths and fun facts about the most famous movie stars. 1. Cynthia Erivo Is on the EGOT Path Cynthia Erivo is making… Read more »

In an era where climate change and environmental degradation dominate global discussions, the film industry is not exempt from scrutiny. The need to adopt sustainable practices in film production has become increasingly urgent, compelling producers and creatives to explore innovative methods to reduce their ecological footprint. However, this transition towards… Read more »

When I started running the Raindance Film Festival in 1992, I had no formal training in reading or how to analyse screenplays. Over the next decade, I read and critiqued more than 2,500 scripts, including notable works like 51st State and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. This hands-on experience… Read more »

AI in the film industry is a peculiar tool. On one hand, it loosens the studios’ stranglehold on creatives; on the other, it’s a Pandora’s box that could easily corrupt an entire industry. My name is Taylor Nixon-Smith. I am a twenty-four-year-old producer, stylist, director, and writer (that order in… Read more »

A gritty and emotionally charged take on Sports Cinema EMC Productions is proud to announce the release of TRAMP, an audacious debut feature from award-winning filmmaker Philip James McGoldrick. This gripping sports drama weaves the high-stakes intensity of mixed martial arts with the deeply personal challenges of pregnancy and motherhood, offering… Read more »

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the mid-afternoon slump, staring at your screen as the words begin to blur, struggling to keep your eyes open, or missing a deadline because your energy fizzled out just before the finish line? If you’ve been there, the problem might not be the… Read more »

First dates don’t always go to plan. This Valentine’s Day, we’re looking for original and creative one-minute films that explore the theme of first dates – the thrill, the heartbreak, the escape, and everything in between. We want to see what you can come up with! How to Take Part:… Read more »

Some people make films to bring their creative vision to life, while others love collaborating and reaching a shared destination together. Filmmaking is a livelihood, and it’s poor for morale when the atmosphere gets bleak between takes.  As a moviemaker, you should also focus on what’s happening off-camera. The environment… Read more »

Although I have a background in property sales, it took me several years at Raindance to realise that there are agents who sell films. A filmmaker can  enlist their film with a film sales agent, just as a homeowner can list their house. As you approach the final cut of… Read more »