The essential task for filmmakers is creating a marketing plan for your film. Learn how to utilise the trade press, consumer press and film festivals to turn your film (and yourself) into this year's cult classic.
Learn how to approach film festivals and film markets with a strong press kit that will enhance the commercial potential of your film.
A special feature will be the use of social media to create interest in your film, with live demonstration.
Writing a good synopsis and...
Of course it is impossible to explain filmmaking in 99 minutes! Or is it?
Elliot Grove, founder of Raindance and one of the most knowledgeable filmmakers in the UK, will attempt just that and give you a viable plan and dozens of filmmaking tips in just 99 minutes.
This evening workshop will run through the basic essentials you will need to create a film and to create a plan to launch your career.
Finding a do-able script
Finding cast and crew
Shooting tips
Getting your...
Master of Ceremonies: Elliot Grove
Venue: TBA
Date: October 2010 (exact date to be announced)
Duration: Evening
Time: 6:30 - 9pm
Price: $10.00
This is it!
Your chance to pitch your movie idea directly to a panel of top Canadian film executives. These are the people who matter. They are the people who buy scripts - they are the people who decide what will be made and what won't.
Your chance to pitch your movie idea to the people who can get it in cinemas in this intense emotional...
We've revamped this stellar event to bring you exclusive film debuts, engaging industry professionals and networking opportunities to ensure your project hits the ground running. To sweeten the night, Raindance is kicking in fabulous appetizers and a super styl'n DJ at Atom Egoyan's Camera Bar. Join us every second Monday of each month!
Cost: 20$ at door or FREE to Premium Members
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"The courses are packed with very valuable information with many options on where and how money can be raised. The information was real, realistic and supported by a lot of true life examples Elliot was able to share with us. The course highlighted the complexities of raising finance in this competitive industry, but it also gave encouragement as there are many avenues for first time filmmakers like myself."
Neil O'Neil
"My entry into the filmmaking industry began with an id...
The formatting of this five week series will focus on the aspect of screenwriting including concept, plot, structure, conflict, building your story, compelling characters and dialogue. Ken Chubb, a story editor/script consultant will give you the much needed essentials and pitching tools to help bring your screenplay/idea to a promotable caliber in order to meet the fierce marketplace.
Part 1 of 5 - The Story
Wednesday, March 3rd
STORY - Discover what makes a good story and h...
