Cannes Film Festival provides the best opportunities for emerging filmmakers. Done right, it can really accelerate your film career. Here are our top tips for prepping and navigating Cannes. Read the full article: https://raindance.org/cannes-isnt-a-festival-its-a-filter/

Filmmaking is often viewed as a purely creative pursuit, but anyone who has worked on a film project knows that the process can sometimes stall. The key is learning how to work through them without losing momentum. Read more: raindance.org/overcoming-c...

Boozin N Schmoozin is moving to the BAFTA building! A great way to network next to the top industry experts, meet the right people & accelerate your film career. Your doors are open. 📍Mon, 13 April, One Ninetyfour, W1J 9LN Only £5 or FREE for Members https://raindance.org/courses/boozin-n-schmo

Cinema is built on deception, but the best filmmakers know that deception alone is not enough. On April Fools’ Day, it is worth remembering that cinema’s greatest trick is not fooling us. It is persuading us to enjoy being fooled. Read more: elliotgrove.substack.com/p/april-fool...

spring is here 🌻🌼 Stills: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Big Fish (2003) #DDLJ #BigFish #IndianFilms #Cinema

It’s all about how you tell the story ⛪️ Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) Director: Rian Johnson Writer: Rian Johnson #WakeUpDeadMan #KnivesOut

It's 2026 and we're making movies with our phones. Why not make the most of that little film studio in your pocket? Learn how to turn your smartphone into a high production camera this weekend. 📍Sat & Sun, 28 & 29 March Book now: raindance.org/courses/hand...

Sentimental Value (2025) Sentimental Value won Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. Director: Joachim Trier Writers: Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier #SentimentalValue #AcademyAwards

Bugonia (2025) Bugonia was nominated for 4 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Score. Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Writer: Will Tracy #Bugonia #EmmaStone #AcademyAwards

Want to write a story for the screen? In this weekend class, you'll be guided through the screenwriting process, learning how to formulate a realistic plan to write the type of screenplay sought by film script buyers. 📍14 & 15 March 2026 Book now: raindance.org/courses/writ...

Are you ready to have your world premiere right here in Central London? ⏰ Submissions for the 34th Raindance Film Festival close on Mon, 2 March 2026. Showcase your work amongst the very best of independent cinema. Submit now: filmfreeway.com/Raindance

Late deadline is approaching! Submit your film or script for consideration for the 34th Raindance Film Festival. It’s your chance to discover, and be discovered 💛 *Raindance Create Members get a FREE submission. https://filmfreeway.com/Raindance

What comes to mind when you think of creating a movie independently? Of course, the expensive equipment needed for shooting. So, what do indie film creators who tend to have thin budgets do? They share or rent items to make movies. Read More: https://raindance.org/smart-production-equipment-sharin

Happy Valentine’s Day from Jesse and Céline❣️ Still: Before Sunrise (1995) dir. Richard Linklater #ValentinesDay #Watchlist #BeforeSunrise

A new look at Wuthering Heights, first published in 1847, is hitting the screens on Valentine’s Day. Take a look at the most romantic day of the year on the silver screen, and where the fine line is between charming enthusiasm or glamourised stalking. https://raindance.org/tainted-love/

Get your act together this Valentine's Day! Learn the skills and techniques to act on a film set in our Screen Acting Masterclass–a 2 day workshop that will provide you with practical experience of working in front of a camera. 📍Sat & Sun, 14 & 15 Feb raindance.org/courses/scre...

Want to know how to fund your next project? The Producer's Foundation Certificate is perfect for anyone who wants to develop films strategically, raise money, and market and sell your project. 📍Starts Tues, 24 Feb *30% off for Members Book now: raindance.org/courses/film...

Punch-Drunk Love was released in theatres 23 years ago today. It’s going on the Valentine’s watchlist for sure ☎️❣️ Still: Punch-Drunk Love (2003) dir. Paul Thomas Anderson #PunchDrunkLove #ValentinesDay #Watchlist

Last chance to register for our cinematography course tomorrow! If you want to produce great quality films, then this is the course for you. Only basic cinematography experience is required. 📍Sat & Sun, 7 & 8 Feb *30% off for Members Find out more: raindance.org/courses/hand...

David Jonsson is so punk. We caught up with BAFTA winner #DavidJonsson on the BIFA red carpet last November. David stars in Cal McMau’s WASTEMAN, nominated at the 2026 #EEBAFTAs for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. #Wasteman

Do you want to advance your cinematography skills? This class will teach you how you can advance the quality of your movies–from lighting manipulation to working with different textures. 📍Sat & Sun, 7 & 8 Feb *30% off for Members Find out more: raindance.org/courses/hand...

Nouvelle Vague (2025) 📽️ Richard Linklater’s ode to the French New Wave, NOUVELLE VAGUE, is out in UK cinemas today. #NouvelleVague #FrenchNewWave #RichardLinklater

Raindance is proud to share that A WANT IN HER has been nominated for a #BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer 🏆✨ Myrid Carten’s film won the Raindance Maverick Award at BIFA last year. Huge congratulations to Myrid and the whole team. #EEBAFTAs

If Stellan Skarsgård says we got to go to cinemas, then we got to go to cinemas 🍿 📸: @enews via @gettyimages #GoldenGlobes #Cinema #Raindance

✨ Big news from the Raindance family ✨ We're incredibly proud to share that Raindance Film Festival alumnus ‘A Friend of Dorothy’ by Lee Knight has been nominated for the 2026 Academy Awards® and is now streaming on Disney+ in the UK and Europe🏆🎬 #Raindance #AcademyAwards

Are you an aspiring actor? This course is will help you build confidence in front of the camera, bringing you up-to-speed with the skills and techniques needed to act for the big screen. 📍Sat & Sun, 14 & 15 Feb *30% off for Members Find out more: raindance.org/courses/scre...

Attention has become fragile. So how can we create stories for distracted minds? Elliot Grove unpacks the psychology of attention, and how filmmakers can use it to their benefit. https://elliotgrove.substack.com/p/the-raindance-seven-the-psychology

Calling all cinematographers! Are you looking to advance your skills and the quality of your films? This class will help you take your camera work to the next level. 📍Sat & Sun, 7 & 8 Feb, in person at Raindance HQ *30% off for Members Find out more: raindance.org/courses/hand...

Don’t miss your chance to submit to #Raindance2026 ✨ Submit your film or script for consideration for the 34th Raindance Film Festival. Regular Deadline is Monday, 19 Jan 2026. Submit your film or script now: https://filmfreeway.com/Raindance *Raindance Create Members get a FREE submission.

Regular Deadline for submissions to #Raindance2026 is on Mon, 19 Jan ⏰ What's holding you back from having your world premiere right here in Central London? *Raindance Members get a free submission. Submit your film or script now: filmfreeway.com/Raindance

Happy 2026 🍾🎆 Still: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) dir. Chris Columbus #NewYears #HomeAlone2

Merry Christmas from the icon of the season, Kevin McCallister. Still: Home Alone (1990) dir. Chris Columbus #HomeAlone #MacaulayCaulkin

Looking back at #BIFA2025 🍾🏆 #Raindance #ProudFounders

2026 will not be gentle. This isn’t the year to wait for permission. This is the year to act like an independent filmmaker — not someone auditioning for a career. And here’s the truth most creatives don’t want to admit: https://elliotgrove.substack.com/p/7-ways-writers-directors-actors-and

For 34 years, Raindance has been the beating heart of independent film in Europe. And while the films are the reason we gather, let’s be honest: the passholders are the real spectacle. Here are the 7 types of passholders: https://raindance.org/7-types-of-festival-passholders/

Want to meet filmmakers and film lovers alike? Join us for Boozin N Schmoozin tonight, our most-popular networking event. 📍Starts 18:30 GMT at Zoo Bar FREE for Raindance Members or just £5 on the door. Book now: raindance.org/courses/booz...

Last chance! 💛 Submit your film or script for consideration for the 34th Raindance Film Festival. Earlybird deadline is today. *Raindance Create Members receive a free submission Submit now: https://filmfreeway.com/Raindance

The earlybird deadline for submissions to #Raindance2026 closes tomorrow ⏰❣️ Become a part of our indie film community. Join us in championing new cinema from the UK and around the world. Send us your film now: https://filmfreeway.com/Raindance *Raindance Create Members get a free submission!

Have you submitted your film for consideration for the 34th Raindance Film Festival? ✨ Earlybird deadline is in 2 days (Mon, 8 Dec 2025). *Raindance Create Members get a free submission. Submit now: https://filmfreeway.com/Raindance

Raindance Maverick Award Winner, A WANT IN HER 💙 Congrats to Myrid Carten and the whole team! 📸: @shutterstocknow, Ash Knotek, David Fisher, Jonathan Birch #AWantInHer #BIFA2025 #Raindance #ProudFounder

Don’t miss your chance to submit to #Raindance2026 ✨ Submit your film or script for consideration for the 34th Raindance Film Festival. Earlybird Deadline is Monday, 8 Dec 2025. *Raindance Create Members get a FREE submission. Email us to get your unique waiver code. filmfreeway.com/Raindance

If you are a filmmaker sending equipment, footage or merchandise over an international border, there’s a good chance you’ve been asked for something called a commercial invoice. Let’s go over what it is, when you need one, and how to fill one out. https://raindance.org/what-is-a-commercial-invoice

Networking is crucial in any industry. But especially in the film industry, where meeting the right people can really propel your career. In this class, we'll teach you the key aspects of networking that will help you maximise your connections. 📍Sat, 6 Dec raindance.org/courses/powe...

Everyone says the same thing when you talk about making a film: “That’s great, but where’s the money coming from?” Indie filmmakers have always cracked the code with little more than resourcefulness, audacity, and a few favours. Here are some ways you can fund your indie film: https://raindance.o

Film enthusiasts and casual moviegoers alike remember going to smaller theaters and watching something with their community. While many establishments only live on in memory, there are still a few that remain and need support to keep their doors open. Read more: https://raindance.org/these-8-smart

Over the past decade, more filmmakers have portrayed characters facing mental health challenges. Still, this is no small task. Every choice, camera angle, voiceover, dialogue, and pacing carries significant weight. Here's how to navigate it on screen: raindance.org/how-filmmake...

How can you manage currency when filming abroad? From anticipating currency risks to efficiently handling cross-border transfers, filmmakers must plan ahead to protect budgets and avoid surprises. Read more: raindance.org/how-filmmake...

Do you want to work in the film industry? Then your best bet to success is having a strong plan of attack. In this course, you'll learn the steps needed to establish yourself within a particular area of the industry. 📍Tomorrow, 21 Oct Find out more: raindance.org/courses/brea...

If we talk about a filmmaker today, they are not just holding cameras and narrating stories. It is not wise to only shoot or edit a film; you also need to think like an entrepreneur. That’s why diversifying your income is important. Let’s explore how: raindance.org/how-filmmake...

Mickey Angelov’s debut feature DALI is coming to UK cinemas. A thoughtful meditation for those who find themselves occupying liminal spaces, the film was nominated for 4 awards at #Raindance2025. 🎟️ Catch DALI in Everyman at Muswell Hill on 15 Oct. www.everymancinema.com/film-listing...