Overcoming Creative Blocks During the Filmmaking Process In many cases, the challenges that arise during creative blocks ultimately lead to stronger storytelling and more thoughtful filmmaking.

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.

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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

https://raindance.org/courses/boozin-n-schmo

April Fools’ Day: 7 Ways Cinema Makes Lies Feel True What will you fall for this day?

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.

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spring is here 🌻🌼

Stills: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Big Fish (2003)

#DDLJ #BigFish #IndianFilms #Cinema

It’s all about how you tell the story ⛪️

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)

Director: Rian Johnson
Writer: Rian Johnson

#WakeUpDeadMan #KnivesOut

Hands On Smartphone / Vertical Filmmaking: 2 Day Intensive Workshop Hands-on Smartphone Filmmaking explores the film studio in your pocket. Learn how to maximise your smartphone filmmaking.

It's 2026 and we're making movies with our phones.

Why not make the most of that little film studio in your pocket? Learn how to turn your smartphone into a high production camera this weekend.

📍Sat & Sun, 28 & 29 March

Book now: raindance.org/courses/hand...

Sentimental Value (2025)

Sentimental Value won Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.

Director: Joachim Trier
Writers: Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier

#SentimentalValue #AcademyAwards

Bugonia (2025)

Bugonia was nominated for 4 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Score.

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Writer: Will Tracy

#Bugonia #EmmaStone #AcademyAwards

Write and Sell the Hot Script Write and Sell the Hot Script means Elliot Grove will lead you through the baffling array of story structure and genre theories. His story strategy works.

Want to write a story for the screen?

In this weekend class, you'll be guided through the screenwriting process, learning how to formulate a realistic plan to write the type of screenplay sought by film script buyers.

📍14 & 15 March 2026

Book now: raindance.org/courses/writ...

Are you ready to have your world premiere right here in Central London?

⏰ Submissions for the 34th Raindance Film Festival close on Mon, 2 March 2026. Showcase your work amongst the very best of independent cinema.

Submit now: filmfreeway.com/Raindance

Late deadline is approaching!

Submit your film or script for consideration for the 34th Raindance Film Festival. It’s your chance to discover, and be discovered 💛

*Raindance Create Members get a FREE submission.

https://filmfreeway.com/Raindance

Smart Production Equipment Sharing and Management Practices for Indie Filmmakers This article provides smart tips for streamlining filmmaking equipment management for indie film directors. 

What comes to mind when you think of creating a movie independently? Of course, the expensive equipment needed for shooting.

So, what do indie film creators who tend to have thin budgets do? They share or rent items to make movies.

Read More: https://raindance.org/smart-production-equipment-sharin

Happy Valentine’s Day from Jesse and Céline❣️

Still: Before Sunrise (1995) dir. Richard Linklater

#ValentinesDay #Watchlist #BeforeSunrise

Tainted Love Nina Romain looks at the traditionally most romantic day of the year on the silver screen and different portrayals of love.

A new look at Wuthering Heights, first published in 1847, is hitting the screens on Valentine’s Day.

Take a look at the most romantic day of the year on the silver screen, and where the fine line is between charming enthusiasm or glamourised stalking.

https://raindance.org/tainted-love/

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

Get your act together this Valentine's Day!

Learn the skills and techniques to act on a film set in our Screen Acting Masterclass–a 2 day workshop that will provide you with practical experience of working in front of a camera.

📍Sat & Sun, 14 & 15 Feb

raindance.org/courses/scre...

Want to know how to fund your next project?

The Producer's Foundation Certificate is perfect for anyone who wants to develop films strategically, raise money, and market and sell your project.

📍Starts Tues, 24 Feb

*30% off for Members

Book now: raindance.org/courses/film...

Punch-Drunk Love was released in theatres 23 years ago today. It’s going on the Valentine’s watchlist for sure ☎️❣️

Still: Punch-Drunk Love (2003) dir. Paul Thomas Anderson

#PunchDrunkLove #ValentinesDay #Watchlist

Hands-on Cinematography Masterclass (Intermediate) Hands On Cinematography Masterclass (Intermediate) - in depth cinematography with a pro cinematographer with 30 years experience at Raindance London

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...

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

Hands-on Cinematography Masterclass (Intermediate) Hands On Cinematography Masterclass (Intermediate) - in depth cinematography with a pro cinematographer with 30 years experience at Raindance London

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...

Nouvelle Vague (2025) 📽️

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

If Stellan Skarsgård says we got to go to cinemas, then we got to go to cinemas 🍿

📸: @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

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

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...

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.

elliotgrove.substack.com/p/the-raindance-seven-th...

Hands-on Cinematography Masterclass (Intermediate) Hands On Cinematography Masterclass (Intermediate) - in depth cinematography with a pro cinematographer with 30 years experience at Raindance London

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...

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.

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

Happy 2026 🍾🎆

Still: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) dir. Chris Columbus

#NewYears #HomeAlone2