Raindance is dedicated to fostering and promoting independent film in the UK and around the world. Based in the heart of London, Raindance combines Raindance Film Festival, Training Courses, the prestigious British Independent Film Awards.and Raindance.tv

Our filmmaking courses aim to give individuals the tools to get out there and start shooting.
We combine the best filmmaking traditions with new digital technology – a policy that works. In the last twelve months, over 3,000 filmmakers - writers, directors, producers, actors, agents, film and media students - attended our courses in London, Europe and Canada.

Become a member & get immediate access to all of our resources for writers, directors and producers. Learn more.

Read our Cannes Blog here. To read some celebrity quotes about Raindance click here.

60 Second Rant: Launching a film career when you are 52 here.

Thinking of sending a film to a festival? Get our Film Festival Toolkit

Our new DVD of Festival Shorts is out and Timeout gives it a great review.

See out brand new 2008 poster here.

• rain dance
  i. a fertile place
  ii. a place of celebration and pleasure
  iii. a forum where brave and aspiring filmmakers can meet
  iv. a place to learn your craft and show your work to your peers
  v. a tournament held on every full moon, where aspiring artists compete to win prizes, favour, fame and fortune...
•  "Most importantly, in a film industry that appears inaccessible to everybody who is not part of a pre-approved UKFC private member's club, Raindance inspires original voices from a great variety of backgrounds."
• "Short Films have had a recent resurgence thanks in no small part to festivals and screenings like Raindance”
  Danny Edwards
  [Editor – Shots]