Raindance L.A.

09/15/2021

We Are Back! 29th Raindance Press Launch - https://mailchi.mp/raindancela/program-announcement-452238

08/24/2021

Friend of ours reached out today with following. We are filming a short shoot for CXC Simulations on Wednesday.
these videos will be used on their website to explain use of the simulator.

I am looking for a Male, 40-50ish - attractive/ professional looking.

We are confirming time for the shoot with the owner of CXC -

My plan is that:
1) The shoot will be for 1/2 day - HOWEVER - I have it scheduled for 2 hours, 3 MAX.
2) Set up will be at 9am, planning on filming at 10am and out by noon/ or 1. (Time to set many change re-owner. will know later today)
3) The shoot will be in Rancho Palos Verdes.
4) This is a non-sag shoot.
5) paying 350

it you are interested please note here or put your demo reel up here

02/07/2021

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP: Basic Legal Contracts Class
Mon, February 8th
11AM - 1PM PST | 7PM - 9PM GMT
Taught by industry experts: Julia Verdin and LuAnne Morrow

🚨 Filmmakers ignore basic legal film contracts at their peril. 🚨

Once your film is finished and ready to be sold, you will have to show the “chain of title” to any prospective film buyer. If you fail to do this, you will never be able to sell your film.

In this evening crash course, the basic talents’ (ie. writer, director, actors) contracts are explained. View it as health insurance for filmmakers!
-Key negotiation points explained
-Understanding chain of title
-Who and what should you have contracts with

SIGN UP NOW:

This evening crash course on basic legal film contracts and key negotiation points of basic investor, producer, crew and talent contracts.

07/28/2020

ONLY TWO DAYS AWAY!! Want to make a film before the years over? Do you have BIG ideas but a SMALL budget? Need some inspiration on how to do that? Register for our ‘Micro Budget Filmmaking’ course on July 29th!

https://www.raindance.org/courses/2020-07-20-micro-budget-filmmaking/

07/22/2020

Happy ! We love this interesting article from September 2008 about how Pixar fosters collective creativity! How do you hone in your creativity?

https://hbr.org/2008/09/how-pixar-fosters-collective-creativity

07/21/2020

Looking for something to watch this week? Check out Thrillist’s list of ‘The Most Underrated Movies of 2020 (So Far)! How many of these have you already seen and which ones have you been wanting to watch?!

You have to check these out.

07/18/2020

Check out this blog article on technologies that are reshaping the filmmaking industry! What are your thoughts on increasing technology in filmmaking?!



https://www.raindance.org/the-rise-of-technology-in-filmmaking/

07/13/2020

July is double the fun here at Raindance LA, with two unique courses being offered in the coming weeks! Looking to bring your short film to the next level? Have BIG ideas, but a SMALL budget? Check out our “Making and Promoting Your Short Film” and “Micro Budget Filmmmaking” courses!

https://www.raindance.org/courses/?swoof=1&product_cat=los-angeles

07/10/2020

GIVEAWAY ALERT! To celebrate our new summer courses, Raindance LA is giving away three $25 (USD) voucher’s that can be used towards a Raindance LA class or consultation! Check out our Instagram page for more information!

https://www.instagram.com/la_raindance/?igshid=ugxl6nbthwbu

07/08/2020

With our Micro Budget Filmmaking Course coming up, check out these 15 films that cost $10k or less to make! How many have you seen from this list?

https://screenrant.com/cheapest-movies-to-make-no-budget/

It costs an insane amount of money to make a movie...until it doesn’t. Here are 15 movies that were miraculously made for $10,000--or much, much less.

07/07/2020

After this LONG holiday weekend, check out some of these amazing SHORT films! Plus, register for our upcoming “Making and Promoting Your Short Film” course on the Raindance LA website!

https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/best-short-films/

What makes the best short films of all time? We’ll take a look at what the best short movies that every filmmaker can learn from.