Raindance got turned down again for a UK BFI Festival grant this week. It's the 29th time our film festival, nearly 20 years old, has been refused public funding.
It's so easy, isn't it, to bet bitter and twisted after you have been rejected for that prized moment?
So I wrote an article about it - this one is going viral:
3 Ways To Reject Rejection
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Need An Excuse Fo A Party?
A bit over 10 years ago the UK film Council was created to disperse UK lottery as well as UK government money. Raindance started applying, not just to the UK Film Council heqad office in London, but to regional offices and related programmes funded by public money.
The first one, the second one, the one that wasn't even opened, the one that was late, the one that didn't meet criteria set, the ones unfairly adjudicated, the ones faitly adjudicated until two weeks ago, we received (to no great surprise) our 28th rejection - this time from film London's Audience Development Fund. Strange, because we definately met all the criteria posted and were better qualified than all but 2 of the 6 film festivals who did receive assistance. And this wasn't even for money.
which leaves me here:
Application 29 is currently with the BFI. They have a special fund for film festivals who have lost money due to the economic crunch. Do we ever have the qualifications for this one, and I wonder if the new team at the BFI will give us a fair look on this, our 29th application.
And on Friday we whizzed off funding application number 30 to Skillset with just 8 minutes to spare - number 30.
Now, I'm thinking - 30 rejections from public bodies in 10-ish years is course for celebrations isnt it?
And given that Skillset themselves say they take a good solid 8 weeks to consider applications (quick by most standards) that would put their decision and likely rejection right into September. Add a couple weeks for the usual tooing and froing - I'm thinking
God damn - Lets have a P A R T Y !
30 applications for support for Raindance!
30 rejections!
Timings about perfect to celebrate Opening Night of the 19th Raindance Film Festival
Lets Reject Rejection
And Party All Night!
Wednesday 28 September!
The first one, the second one, the one that wasn't even opened, the one that was late, the one that didn't meet criteria set, the ones unfairly adjudicated, the ones faitly adjudicated until two weeks ago, we received (to no great surprise) our 28th rejection - this time from film London's Audience Development Fund. Strange, because we definately met all the criteria posted and were better qualified than all but 2 of the 6 film festivals who did receive assistance. And this wasn't even for money.
which leaves me here:
Application 29 is currently with the BFI. They have a special fund for film festivals who have lost money due to the economic crunch. Do we ever have the qualifications for this one, and I wonder if the new team at the BFI will give us a fair look on this, our 29th application.
And on Friday we whizzed off funding application number 30 to Skillset with just 8 minutes to spare - number 30.
Now, I'm thinking - 30 rejections from public bodies in 10-ish years is course for celebrations isnt it?
And given that Skillset themselves say they take a good solid 8 weeks to consider applications (quick by most standards) that would put their decision and likely rejection right into September. Add a couple weeks for the usual tooing and froing - I'm thinking
God damn - Lets have a P A R T Y !
30 applications for support for Raindance!
30 rejections!
Timings about perfect to celebrate Opening Night of the 19th Raindance Film Festival
Lets Reject Rejection
And Party All Night!
Wednesday 28 September!
7 Things Filmmakers Eat For Breakfast
A few years ago I was wondering why I was always having a serious case of the blahs about 3pm each day.
Then I realised I was eating the wrong diet, and since then I can out lift, out slug, out think or out run about everyone I know.
What have I done differently?
Find out how: Read 7 Things Filmmakers Eat For Breakfast
Then I realised I was eating the wrong diet, and since then I can out lift, out slug, out think or out run about everyone I know.
What have I done differently?
Find out how: Read 7 Things Filmmakers Eat For Breakfast
6 Ways Film Directors Screw Editors
Team Raindance might be losing it.
Maybe it's because Friday 17th is the last, no-excuses deadline to submit to the 19th annual Raindance Film Festival.
Here's what happened:
Christian our film editor (with headphones) sat staring silently at his screen for three wholes days. Then on Wednesday he let out a might roar and struck his head on the desk.
An hour later he wrote:
6 Ways Film Directors Screw Editors
Maybe it's because Friday 17th is the last, no-excuses deadline to submit to the 19th annual Raindance Film Festival.
Here's what happened:
Christian our film editor (with headphones) sat staring silently at his screen for three wholes days. Then on Wednesday he let out a might roar and struck his head on the desk.
An hour later he wrote:
6 Ways Film Directors Screw Editors
Why 3 Act Story Strucutre Will Kill Your Story
I have been working with screenwriters at Raindance since 1992 The most common question new writers ask me is: 'Why can't I finish my script?'
If this sounds familiar, pause.
Is this because you lack talent?
or
Have you been taught wrong?
Pause a moment and reflect:
Why 3 Act will Kill Your Writing
Enjoy,
Elliot
If this sounds familiar, pause.
Is this because you lack talent?
or
Have you been taught wrong?
Pause a moment and reflect:
Why 3 Act will Kill Your Writing
Enjoy,
Elliot
Presenting Yourself To A Film Festival
With Cannes Film Festival around the corner it definitely is Film Festival Season
If you have a finished film, why not take a look at this new tip sheet:
Presenting Yourself To Film Festivals
Enjoy
If you have a finished film, why not take a look at this new tip sheet:
Presenting Yourself To Film Festivals
Enjoy
The 11 Day Weekend Movie Competition
A bit tongue in cheek - but we were sitting around in the office yesterday and came up with the idea of making a movie during this insanely long 11 day weekend.
Then of course, how to make it a 'film competition' So we thought: Include a bit of the royal Wedding - next Friday - and now it's 'time stamped' so to speak.
Anyway, we have cobbled together some prizes. And we hope it inspires you to get out there, get off your butt and make a movie!
The info here: The 11 Day Movie
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