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One more day to submit your film or script ⏰❣️ The extended deadline ends tomorrow. This is your final chance to premiere your work at #Raindance2025. Submit now: raindance.org/festival/sub...

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Have you submitted your film? The Extended Deadline for submissions to the 33rd Raindance Film Festival ends this Friday, 28 Feb 2025. This is your chance to have your work premiere at #Raindance2025. What are you waiting for? Submit now. raindance.org/festival/sub...

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Are you thinking of making a stop motion film? In this course, you'll learn the basics of sculpture and anatomical construction. Find out what accurate anatomy is and why it's crucial to creating realistic special effect. 📍Sat, 1 March 2025. Book now: raindance.org/courses/an-i...

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Camera work isn’t just about pointing and shooting 👉📹 It’s time to unlock the full potential of your camera. Get to know the fundamental camera techniques in our one day intensive. 📍Sat, 22 Feb 2025 *Raindance Members get 30% off. Book now: raindance.org/courses/unlo...

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The world of filmmaking is as much about creativity as it is about connections. So what exactly happens at a film market, and why should filmmakers attend? Let’s break it down. raindance.org/why-filmmake...

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We heard you. The deadline for submissions to the 33rd Raindance Film Festival has been extended. ⏰ Submit your film or script by 28 February 2025. We want to see your film on the big screen this June. For more details: raindance.org/festival/sub... #Raindance2025

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Submissions to #Raindance2025 close today ⏰ This is your final chance to submit your film or script for consideration for the 33rd Raindance Film Festival. Submit now: raindance.org/festival/sub...

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Massive congratulations to THE MASTERPIECE for taking home Best Fiction Short Film at the Goya Awards 🏆✨ What an incredible achievement – super proud of #AlexLoraCercos and the whole team! #PremiosGoya #Raindance2024

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Romance with a twist 💞 A step away from sappy love stories, here is our spicy Valentine’s watchlist. Blue Velvet (1986) dir. David Lynch Bones and All (2022) dir. Luca Guadagnino True Romance (1993) dir. Tony Scott The Lobster (2015) dir. Yorgos Lanthimos #ValentinesDay #Watchlist

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You’re an amateur filmmaker getting ready to wrap filming on your latest project, and the next item on your to-do list is finding a way to clean the set thoroughly. Here's how you can keep your film set neat during and after filming. raindance.org/leave-your-f...

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It's the last day of our Valentine's Competition! If you've got an original and creative one-minute films that explore the theme of first dates then we want to see it 💗 Winner gets their film screened at #Raindance2025. Find out more: raindance.org/first-date-s...

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World premieres, networking events and galas? Count us in! If you’d like to join us this year, you still can! Submit your film or script by 17 Feb for consideration for #Raindance2025. Festival Passes are also on sale at an earlybird price 💖 More info: raindance.org/festival/

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An evening of Palestinian art and cinema 🇵🇸 Join us for a fundraising event that stands in solidarity with the Palestinian resistance struggle through a selection of art installations and shorts. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 7-11PM GMT Palestine House Book now: www.ticketsource.co.uk/filmsofresis...

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Watch your film on the big screen this June ✨ Submit your film or script for consideration for the 33rd Raindance Film Festival. Late Deadline is Monday, 17 February 2025. Submit your film or script now: raindance.org/festival/sub... *Raindance Pro Members get a free submission.

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The Whale was released in theatres 3 years ago 🐳 Director: Darren Aronofsky #TheWhale #BrendanFraser

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Actors make magic on screen and on red carpets. However, it’s essential to recognise the talent and hard work that goes into these careers. Here are some fascinating truths and fun facts about the most famous movie stars. raindance.org/beyond-the-s...

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One more day to shop our JANUARY SALE 💰 Get up to 50% off all our short film courses and take your career where you need to go. Use code JANUARY25 at checkout. raindance.org/courses/

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Filmmaking and cinematics are a bit of a niche industry. For people to really know you and your work, a portfolio is the way forward, in our opinion. It’s your cinematic calling card. Here are some of the top reasons filmmakers need a portfolio in 2025. raindance.org/lights-camer...

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📽️ First session done on the @raindance.org Film Producers' Foundation course. Pretty good! 👍🏾 Excited for next week!

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Happy Lunar New Year 🧧🍊🐍 Still: Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) dir. Daniel Scheinert, Daniel Kwan #LunarNewYear #ChineseNewYear #EverythingEverywhereAllAtOnce

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‘Palestine Comedy Club’ follows 6 Palestinian stand-up comedians exploring the unlikely, often dark humour that surrounds the complexities of Palestinian identity 🇵🇸 Get tickets: www.toughcrowd.uk Funds raised will help pay Palestinian artists working on the film. #FreePalestine #PalestinianCinema

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5 days left to shop our JANUARY SALE 💰 Make this your year of filmmaking. Take 20% off all our short courses and advance your film career. Use code JANUARY25 at checkout. Raindance Members save an additional 30%. raindance.org/courses/

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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. How do we instil ethics in the use of AI? raindance.org/the-impact-o...

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Top 5 most nominated films at the #Oscars this year 🌟 A Complete Unknown Conclave Emilia Perez The Brutalist Wicked #Oscars2025

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Are you ready to take your film career to the next level? Becoming a Raindance Member opens the door to exclusive benefits including: 🎬1 FREE film submission per year 🎟️Discounts on Festival Passes 💰Up to 30% OFF short courses all year long and more! raindance.org/membership/

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Want to kick start or refresh your directing career? With key tips and guidance, you will learn how to make the most of your shot choices in order to bring your vision to life. 📍Thurs, 23 Jan *Now 20% off or Free for Raindance Members Book now: raindance.org/courses/film...

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Ex Machina was released in theatres 10 years ago 🤖 Director: Alex Garland #ExMachina

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Bring your film project to life! Our Fast Track offers the perfect blend of professional mentoring, tutorials, and flexibility to give you the support you need to write your script, plan your production, and source funding. 📍Starts 3 Feb 2025 Book now: raindance.org/courses/fast...

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Tomorrow is film legend Patrick Tucker's last Saturday Film School. Join us for a one-day information packed session that will teach you everything you need to know about breaking into the film industry. In person at Raindance HQ or online. Book now: raindance.org/courses/satu...

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First dates don’t always go to plan 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩💘 We’re looking for creative 1-minute films that explore the theme of first dates – the thrill, the heartbreak, the escape! The winner gets a free festival pass and their film screened at Raindance. Find out more: raindance.org/first-dates-...

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The Saturday Film School returns! Our most popular and longest running course, this session will be film master Patrick Tucker’s last. Don't miss your chance to get the last nuggets of wisdom from the legend himself. 📍Sat 18 Jan *Free for Pro Members raindance.org/courses/satu...

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An important announcement from seasoned time traveller, Elliot Grove 🔊🚨 The future of indie film is dire and bleak!! We need you to make good movies and save the industry. Don’t let indie film down. 📎 raindance.org

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Trainspotting (1996) dir. Danny Boyle Looking for a well-paid job in film (or anywhere for that matter) is tough. But good news — script supervisors are in demand! Learn to become a Script Supervisor at our masterclass on 25 & 26 Jan 2025. *Now 20% off raindance.org/product/scri...

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La La Land turns 8 today 🕺✨ Still: La La Land (2017) dir. Damien Chazelle #LaLaLand

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Have you submitted your film? This is the final call for the Regular Deadline for submissions to the 33rd Raindance Film Festival. Submit your film or script for a chance to qualify for #Raindance2025. raindance.org/festival/sub...

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Start your year getting to know the right people! The first Boozin N Schmoozin of the year is tonight – meet new indie filmmakers and film lovers at our monthly networking event. Only £5 or free if you're a member! raindance.org/product/booz...

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Read about Raindance Member Doulla Panaretou's latest short ENAMOUR, a modern adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven with a vampire plot turning. Doulla self-funded the short, keeping the cost as low as possible and shooting in just 2 days. www.world-film-festival.com/en/interview...

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Final call for submissions! Submit your film or script for consideration for the 33rd Raindance Film Festival. The regular deadline for submissions is in 3 days (13 Jan 2025). 🔗🎟️ Submit now: raindance.org/festival/sub... #Raindance2025 #FilmFestival

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Want to make film a priority but don't know where to begin? Look no further than Career Surgery with Elliot Grove. We'll discuss your setbacks, milestones and aspirations to plan your next steps. 📍Sat 12 Jan 2025 *Free for Raindance Members raindance.org/courses/care...

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One of the biggest decisions indie filmmakers have to make comes after the final edit: how to distribute the film. This guide explores the pros & cons of online vs festival releases, helping you determine the right distribution strategy for your project. raindance.org/festivals-vs...

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WOODLICE has been longlisted for a BAFTA ✨ Leonn Ward’s short film is based on a true story that explores grief from a unique and raw perspective. The film was nominated for Best UK Short at #Raindance2024. Congrats to the whole team!

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The regular deadline for submissions to #Raindance2025 ends in one week! Submit your film or script now 👇 raindance.org/festival/sub...

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Where to begin with New Years Resolutions? If your resolution included making a film, writing a film or making your film career more of a priority, then you're in luck! You can now get up to 50% off all Raindance courses. Use code JANUARY25 at checkout. raindance.org/courses/

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Oscar® shortlisted THE 21 charts the kidnapping, torture and ultimate martyrdom of 20 Coptic men and one Ghanian in Libya in 2015. The infamous ISIS video has been the only record of the event, until now. Made by a team of 70+ artists from 24 countries. raindance.org/the-21-an-an...

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We are so proud to share that THE MASTERPIECE has been shortlisted for the 2025 Academy Awards® for Live Action Short Film. Alex Lora Cercos’s beautiful film also won Best Live Action Short at #Raindance2024. Congratulations to Alex and the entire team! #FYC #Oscars2025

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Are you ready for the 33rd Raindance Film Festival? Our passes are on sale now at an early bird price. 🎟️ Get your all access pass now – it's the perfect way to Raindance! raindance.org/courses/33rd...

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With #HughGrant dipping a foot in horror for the first time since the 1980s, Nina Romain looks into what happens when religion goes wrong on the silver screen. Read the full article on our website. raindance.org/faith-failin... Still: Heretic (2024) dir. Scott Beck, Bryan Woods

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Mid90s (2018) dir. Jonah Hill Our goal for 2025 is to help you make movies. This holiday season, we’re gifting you a special discount on select Raindance courses. Use code GIFT24 to redeem at checkout 🎁 Let’s get your movie made this New Year. raindance.org/courses/

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A reminder that you are not alone, you just haven’t found your people 🤠❤️‍🔥 Winner of Best Director at Raindance this year, Luke Gilford’s NATIONAL ANTHEM is now available to stream on Apple TV. #Raindance2024 #NationalAnthemFilm #CharliePlummer

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On the day of his first fight since leaving prison, a once celebrated boxer takes a redemptive journey through his past and present. Jack Huston's THE DAY OF THE FIGHT starring #MichaelPitt, winner of Best Performance at #Raindance2024, is now out in theatres in the US.

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