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Some films can’t wait.
Bring your fresh, relevant and inspiring stories to the right audiences. Submissions for the 35th Raindance Film Festival are now open. đź©· Send us your film or script now.
*Raindance Create Members receive a FREE submission
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We are proud to announce Raindance Vertical, the UK’s first major vertical festival and market.
The one-day festival and market for Vertical Short Films and Vertical Series will take place on 4 Dec in London.
💙 Submissions are now open via FilmFreeway: filmfreeway.com/raindancever…
Every great film starts with an idea. But what happens next?
In just 99 minutes, get a fresh perspective on filmmaking and understand the industry.
đź“ŤTues, 3 Nov, 19:00-20:30, Live Online via Zoom
Find out more: raindance.org/courses/99-min…
Got a terrifying idea lurking in the back of your mind? It's time to bring it to life!
Our Horror Short Film Competition is calling all filmmakers to unleash their most spine-chilling 60 second stories with An Unexpected Twist. 🕷️
⏰ Deadline is 27 Oct: raindance.org/halloween-shor…
Want to make meaningful connections? The Power of Networking is designed to help professionals master the art of networking by maximising connections, making it easier to navigate the landscape and achieve your career goals.
đź“ŤBook now for 10 Oct
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Get 40% off film courses this Bank Holiday.
Sign up for any Raindance Membership and automatically receive your discount. 30% for free membership, and 40% for paid membership.
Advance your film career now: raindance.org/membership/
Get up to 40% off our filmmaking courses.
Simply sign up for any Raindance Membership and automatically receive 30% off selected courses for a limited time only. Create Members enjoy an additional 10% off.
It's time to advance your film career: raindance.org/membership/
Got a film project you want to move forward but don't know how?
Raindance Fast Track is a 10-week programme designed to help you develop your project, strengthen your craft and move from idea to action.
đź“ŤStarts 21 Sept 2026. Only 8 places available.
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The quickest way to lose a cinematic point of view on a branded film is to treat the brief as a shot list.
The complication in branded work is that the film also has a very specific job to do. That job should not be treated as the enemy of cinema.
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Ready to put the filmmaking back into AI filmmaking? Go beyond prompts and tools with Narrative-First AI Filmmaking.
This 5-session masterclass puts story, world-building and creative intention before technology.
đź“… Starts Wed 2 Sept
Book now: raindance.org/courses/narrat…
Throwing it back to the festival where @elliot_grove shares about his journey and the origin of Raindance.
Watch the full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=oNS10STL…
The Advanced Film Directing certificate covers the three essential skills a director needs to obtain: directing actors, directing action, and director and the DoP.
đź“ŤStarts Thurs, 24 Sept, live online via zoom
Find out more: raindance.org/courses/advanc…
Are you a first-time filmmaker ready to start making a movie?
The Saturday Film School is all you need to equip yourself with everything you need to know about the film industry.
đź“ŤSat, 19 Sept 2026, in person or live online
Find out more: raindance.org/courses/saturd…
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ÂŁ12/month gets you the full stack. Live in 30 minutes.
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Producing a film has never been simple. Today, however, producers face an entirely new landscape. That’s why we've created the Producers’ Accelerator Bundle to help you get your movie onto the screen.
đź“ŤStarts Tues, 22 Sept
Find out more: raindance.org/courses/the-pr…
Distribution hasn’t become less important. It’s become more important, and it starts much earlier than most filmmakers realise.
Read the full article by Elliot Grove: raindance.org/how-film-distr…
The magic behind "Life Goes On" talks us through the concept behind the film, and navigating the depth and layers to comedic storytelling.
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Introducing a new era for independent distribution. Raindance Releasing is a permanent digital home for independent filmmakers, available worldwide. We put filmmakers first, protecting your data, your rights and your ownership of your film.
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A new home for indie film coming soon 👀🎞️
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Europe's most popular filmmaking course is back to help you get closer to making a movie 🎥
In one day, you'll learn how to write the screenplay, make a movie, direct the film, and break into the film industry.
đź“ŤSat, 19 Sept, 10:00-17:00 BST
Book now: raindance.org/courses/saturd…
Want to meet filmmakers and film lovers? We got you covered. Boozin N Schmoozin is great way to network with the top industry experts, meet the right people and accelerate your film career.
Book now for 10 August 2026 at the Karma Sanctum Hotel.
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