October 2nd – 9th, 12noon – 11pm

At the Vinyl Factory, Entrance at Phonica, 51 Poland Street, W1F 7LZ

New this year, Raindance opens the Raindance Film Café, the place to be at this year’s festival!

The Vinyl Factory is a music and arts entreprise, providing a range of services to the creative industries. The large gallery provided for Raindance is hosting screenings, panels, masterclasses and live music events through the Festival.

Raindance doesn’t just screen great films, it also hosts snazzy events and throws wild parties. Join us at the Raindance Café for evenings of cutting edge music, short films and pitching events.

• Collect your festival passes, book tickets for the screenings and events and buy some souvenirs (tee shirts, bags, posters, DVD's, books)
• The Raindance Film Café offers a range of drinks and snacks. Enjoy a great, nourishing and  cheap lunch in Soho
• Seminars take place at the Lounge from 1pm everyday
• Happy Hour from 4-6pm - enjoy some drinks and network, network, network.
• Relax in the screening area and watch the best of the shorts of the festival.

Entrance is free between 12 noon and 6pm.

We are also hosting live events, see below which are free to Raindance Screening Pass Holders

The Filmmakers Reception takes place between 10pm-11pm every night. Again, an opportunity to meet great people and network. You get a free drink with your Filmmaker pass!

The Raindance Café closes at 11pm but for those who like late night, the party continues at the Phoenix Artists Bar nearby on Tottenham Court Road,

Events At The Raindance Film Cafe

Billy Childish & The Musicians of the British Empire

Friday 2 October 18:00-23:00

Wild Billy Childish, artist, author, poet and musician will rock the heart of Soho
 

Chinese Party

Saturday 3 October

DJ Zoe Baxter precedes a gig by electro and New Wave Chinese band New Pants featuring the director of this year’s hit film The Panda Candy
 

Live! Ammunition! + Party

Monday 5 October 19:00-22:00

For a small entry fee you can come and pitch your idea to a panel of industry experts, whoever is judged the best takes the pot, and who knows which producers might be in the audience…

Japanese Party

Tuesday 6 October 19:00-22:00

An audio-visual jam, featuring a VJ version of Kakera, one of this year’s highly anticipated films, live Japanese alt-rock and live music from the Gameboy
  

CTRL ALT SHIFT Screening & Party

Wednesday 7 October 19:00-22:00

Ctrl.Alt.Shift hosts a special event showcasing 5 short films, with a filmmaker Q&A and panel discussion. Followed by a party with DJ Set by Matchstick and Live Acoustic Performance by MPHO.

Meet the Sales Agents Free Event

Thursday 8 October 18:00-19:00

A panel of some of the UK's leading Sales Agents what it takes to get your film picked up by an agent, how to package it and what to expect.
 

Ralfe Band Live!

Friday 9 October 19:00-22:00

Ralfe Band DJ and play live for the closing night of the Raindance Film Café.

Events organized with SHOK Lighting Hire

Events organized with Greathire

Events organized with TM Audio Visual

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Raindance Film Cafe