Raindance Film Festival

For the 34th Raindance Film Festival, we started with a feeling that kept coming back during the process: a filmmaker carrying a story that the world really needs. "This felt like the most honest way to capture this year's theme 'Some Films Can't Wait'." #Raindance2026

No money? No problem. In 99 minutes, Elliot Grove can teach you how to get your film made and sold, regardless of your budget. Find out how the film industry actually works. 📍Tues, 12 May 2026 *FREE for Raindance Members Book now: raindance.org/courses/99-min…

Be a part of the future of indie film. 🔔 Volunteer applications for the 34th Raindance Film Festival are now open! Register now: raindance.org/festival/volun… *All applicants must be 18+ to be eligible. #Raindance2026

She’s not wrong! Still: Miss Congeniality (2001) Director: Donald Petrie Screenwriters: Marc Lawrence, Katie Ford, Caryn Lucas #MissCongeniality

Wishing a very happy 80th birthday to the genius filth maestro himself, John Waters! 💋🎞️💜 Which of his perverse cinematic pleasures will you be enjoying today?

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: raindance.org/cannes-isnt-a-… #FestivaldeCannes #Raindance

Want to know how films actually get made? The Saturday Film School has launched many filmmaking careers. In just one day, it teaches you how to make a movie on any budget. 📍Sat, 18 April 2026 Regular: £145 | Create Members: £49 Find out more: raindance.org/courses/saturd…

Pack your bags, we’re heading to Cannes 🥂🪩 Presenting the Raindance Villa Party in partnership with #CanonEMEA and #Variety. 📍Save the date for Sun, 17 May 2026. For a limited time only, tickets are on sale at an earlybird price. Book now: eventbrite.com/e/raindance-vi…

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-cre…

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 raindance.org/courses/boozin…

Want to get to know the film industry? The Saturday Film School is designed to equip you with the skills to a movie on any budget in just one evening. 📍Sat, 18 April 2026 Regular: £145 | Connect Members: £101.50 | Create Members: £49 Book Now: raindance.org/courses/saturd…

Independent horror filmmaking often relies on atmosphere more than spectacle. Limited budgets rarely allow elaborate creature effects or complex visual sequences. What filmmakers do have is creative control over sound. Read more: raindance.org/creating-atmos…

Indie filmmakers can't be intimidated by change. We should be the first ones to embrace new opportunities. In this course, we're going to learn how to harness AI to transform our creative process. 📍Starts Mon, 13 April *30% off for Members Book now: raindance.org/courses/ai-fil…

Are you unsure of the next steps to take in your career as a filmmaker? Join the Career Surgery with Elliot Grove to make a plan to get you where you want to go. 📍Sun, 12 April 2026 *FREE for Raindance Members, limited spots available Book now: raindance.org/courses/career…

A good trailer is harder to come by than you’d think. In this article, @elliot_grove unpacks one of the latest A24 horrors, “Undertone”. A trailer that doesn’t try to reveal everything, but instead gets the audience to ask the right questions. Read more: raindance.org/undertone-trai…

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-fools-…

Our most popular filmmaking course is back! Saturday Film School will teach you about filmmaking basics in just one day. 📍Sat, 18 April 2026 Regular: £145 Connect Members: £101.50 Create Members: £49 Book now: raindance.org/courses/saturd…

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

Are you thinking of heading to Cannes Film Festival? It might be time to brush up on your networking skills. This class will teach you how to maximise your connections making it easier to achieve your career goals. 📍Sat, 25 April 2026 Check it out: raindance.org/courses/power-…

Everyone wants their film to succeed. But in a saturated film market, that can be a big struggle. In this article, Elliot Grove shares the types of film formulas that consistently work. Check out the full article: elliotgrove.substack.com/p/the-3-types-…