Casting the perfect set of actors, actresses, and extras is crucial to your efforts to produce a breakout indie film. Iconic films like Juno would have been completely different had the casting ...

Every filmmaker has one movie that sparked their love for the craft. Some people want to pay homage to those motion pictures by creating a flick heavily inspired by them. Others unknowingly make a ...

Horror films rely on a complex combination of visual, auditory, and storytelling elements to evoke visceral emotions like fear, dread, and unease in audiences. Beyond the macabre themes and terrifying ...

In today’s internet-driven marketplace, every brand must have a strong presence online. A strong online presence will help you engage your target audience online and stand out in a competitive ...

There’s no shortage of films geared toward our youngest generations these days. And we’ve all seen them. Filmmakers grasping at straws to appeal to their Gen Z watchers in hopes of being met with ...

I have seen a host of huge film industry changes since I started Raindance in the early 1990s. First came digital filmmaking. then digital exhibition and distribution. And now AI. In the digital age, ...

Can you imagine pouring your time and resources into a film set only to use it for a single day of shooting? Too many budding filmmakers make this mistake during their first production, but it’s easy ...

Marketing is widely regarded as one of the most essential tools for getting audiences to watch new films. It’s also recognized as one of the most expensive and time-consuming elements. The good news ...

My name is Suzanne Ballantyne. I am the hidden voice of Raindance Film Festival. My life partner, Elliot Grove, is the face and voice of Raindance. But most of what Raindance is, comes from a deep ...

Horror is a genre that has captivated audiences for generations, tapping into our deepest fears and darkest sense of curiosity. At the heart of every horror film are ...

Final girls, foggy cemeteries and freaky sounds – everybody loves a bit of horror. As spooky season creeps up on us, we’re hosting a ScreamDance Horror short film competition. We’re looking for ...

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