Raindance Film Festival
@raindance.org
The UK's largest independent film festival. Submissions now open👇
🗓️ 17-26 June 2026
https://linktr.ee/raindancefilmfest
🗓️ 17-26 June 2026
https://linktr.ee/raindancefilmfest
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...
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...
Hands-on Cinematography Masterclass (Intermediate)
Hands On Cinematography Masterclass (Intermediate) - in depth cinematography with a pro cinematographer with 30 years experience at Raindance London
raindance.org
February 6, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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...
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
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
February 6, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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
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...
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...
Hands-on Cinematography Masterclass (Intermediate)
Hands On Cinematography Masterclass (Intermediate) - in depth cinematography with a pro cinematographer with 30 years experience at Raindance London
raindance.org
February 3, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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...
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
Richard Linklater’s ode to the French New Wave, NOUVELLE VAGUE, is out in UK cinemas today.
#NouvelleVague #FrenchNewWave #RichardLinklater
January 30, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Nouvelle Vague (2025) 📽️
Richard Linklater’s ode to the French New Wave, NOUVELLE VAGUE, is out in UK cinemas today.
#NouvelleVague #FrenchNewWave #RichardLinklater
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
Myrid Carten’s film won the Raindance Maverick Award at BIFA last year. Huge congratulations to Myrid and the whole team.
#EEBAFTAs
January 27, 2026 at 3:59 PM
If Stellan Skarsgård says we got to go to cinemas, then we got to go to cinemas 🍿
📸: @enews via @gettyimages
#GoldenGlobes #Cinema #Raindance
📸: @enews via @gettyimages
#GoldenGlobes #Cinema #Raindance
January 25, 2026 at 12:01 PM
If Stellan Skarsgård says we got to go to cinemas, then we got to go to cinemas 🍿
📸: @enews via @gettyimages
#GoldenGlobes #Cinema #Raindance
📸: @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
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
January 22, 2026 at 3:08 PM
✨ 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
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...
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...
Screen Acting Masterclass: The Secrets of Screen Acting
The Screen Acting Masterclass will give you practical experience of working in front of the camera and insider tips used by professional actors
raindance.org
January 21, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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...
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
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
January 20, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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
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...
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...
Hands-on Cinematography Masterclass (Intermediate)
Hands On Cinematography Masterclass (Intermediate) - in depth cinematography with a pro cinematographer with 30 years experience at Raindance London
raindance.org
January 20, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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...
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.
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.
January 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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.
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
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
January 14, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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
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
January 1, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Merry Christmas from the icon of the season, Kevin McCallister.
Still: Home Alone (1990) dir. Chris Columbus
#HomeAlone #MacaulayCaulkin
Still: Home Alone (1990) dir. Chris Columbus
#HomeAlone #MacaulayCaulkin
December 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Merry Christmas from the icon of the season, Kevin McCallister.
Still: Home Alone (1990) dir. Chris Columbus
#HomeAlone #MacaulayCaulkin
Still: Home Alone (1990) dir. Chris Columbus
#HomeAlone #MacaulayCaulkin
December 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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
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
7 Ways Writers, Directors, Actors & Producers Can Actually Survive 2026
a Raindance Seven
elliotgrove.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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
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/
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/
7 Types of Festival Passholders
Because the laminate around your neck says as much about your personality as your Letterboxd.Festival Passholders:
raindance.org
December 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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/
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...
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...
Boozin' 'N' Schmoozin' Networking for Independent Filmmakers
Want to meet indie filmmakers and film lovers around the globe? Look no further than Boozin' N Schmoozin' Networking for Independent Filmmakers.
raindance.org
December 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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...
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
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
December 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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
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!
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!
December 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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!
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
Earlybird deadline is in 2 days (Mon, 8 Dec 2025).
*Raindance Create Members get a free submission.
Submit now: https://filmfreeway.com/Raindance
December 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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
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
Congrats to Myrid Carten and the whole team!
📸: @shutterstocknow, Ash Knotek, David Fisher, Jonathan Birch
#AWantInHer #BIFA2025 #Raindance #ProudFounder
December 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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
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
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
December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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
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
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
What Is a Commercial Invoice for Filmmakers?
You may not be used to commercial invoices, but if you are a filmmaker, and your work takes you around the world, you will find it necessary.
raindance.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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
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...
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...
The Power of Networking: Working the Room
This two hour interactive class will teach you how networking enables you to successfully pitch yourself as well as your projects.
raindance.org
November 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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...
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...