Raindance Film Festival
@raindance.org
The UK's largest independent film festival. Submissions now open👇
🗓️ 17-26 June 2026
https://linktr.ee/raindancefilmfest
🗓️ 17-26 June 2026
https://linktr.ee/raindancefilmfest
No genre has done more with less than horror🩸
Horror has always thrived in the margins—feeding on limitation, not luxury. You don’t need car chases or crowd scenes to terrify an audience. What you need is tension. And tension, it turns out, is free.
elliotgrove.substack.com/p/why-horror...
Horror has always thrived in the margins—feeding on limitation, not luxury. You don’t need car chases or crowd scenes to terrify an audience. What you need is tension. And tension, it turns out, is free.
elliotgrove.substack.com/p/why-horror...
October 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
No genre has done more with less than horror🩸
Horror has always thrived in the margins—feeding on limitation, not luxury. You don’t need car chases or crowd scenes to terrify an audience. What you need is tension. And tension, it turns out, is free.
elliotgrove.substack.com/p/why-horror...
Horror has always thrived in the margins—feeding on limitation, not luxury. You don’t need car chases or crowd scenes to terrify an audience. What you need is tension. And tension, it turns out, is free.
elliotgrove.substack.com/p/why-horror...
Robert Redford was more than an actor, more than a director, more than a festival founder. He was a man who believed that stories could change the world.
With his passing, goes one of the most remarkable careers in the history of cinema.
Read more: raindance.org/robert-redfo...
With his passing, goes one of the most remarkable careers in the history of cinema.
Read more: raindance.org/robert-redfo...
September 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Robert Redford was more than an actor, more than a director, more than a festival founder. He was a man who believed that stories could change the world.
With his passing, goes one of the most remarkable careers in the history of cinema.
Read more: raindance.org/robert-redfo...
With his passing, goes one of the most remarkable careers in the history of cinema.
Read more: raindance.org/robert-redfo...
A common misconception is that directing is a glamorous job.
In reality, directing is about clarity, preparation, and storytelling. Check out insights and tips to what directing really is, and how to do it well.
Still: Sorry, Baby (2025) dir. Eva Victor
raindance.org/film-directi...
In reality, directing is about clarity, preparation, and storytelling. Check out insights and tips to what directing really is, and how to do it well.
Still: Sorry, Baby (2025) dir. Eva Victor
raindance.org/film-directi...
September 5, 2025 at 10:35 AM
A common misconception is that directing is a glamorous job.
In reality, directing is about clarity, preparation, and storytelling. Check out insights and tips to what directing really is, and how to do it well.
Still: Sorry, Baby (2025) dir. Eva Victor
raindance.org/film-directi...
In reality, directing is about clarity, preparation, and storytelling. Check out insights and tips to what directing really is, and how to do it well.
Still: Sorry, Baby (2025) dir. Eva Victor
raindance.org/film-directi...
Did you miss Susan Wokoma’s DARK SKIN BRUISES DIFFERENTLY at #Raindance2025?
You can now watch this incomparable film at #LFF on 14 & 16 Oct.
The film was nominated for Best Live Action Short and Best UK Short at this year’s Raindance.
whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/d...
You can now watch this incomparable film at #LFF on 14 & 16 Oct.
The film was nominated for Best Live Action Short and Best UK Short at this year’s Raindance.
whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/d...
September 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Did you miss Susan Wokoma’s DARK SKIN BRUISES DIFFERENTLY at #Raindance2025?
You can now watch this incomparable film at #LFF on 14 & 16 Oct.
The film was nominated for Best Live Action Short and Best UK Short at this year’s Raindance.
whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/d...
You can now watch this incomparable film at #LFF on 14 & 16 Oct.
The film was nominated for Best Live Action Short and Best UK Short at this year’s Raindance.
whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/d...
We are so proud to share that SATU - YEAR OF THE RABBIT has been nominated for a @bafta.org Cymru✨
Massive congrats to Joshua and the whole team! This beautiful film was nominated for the Discovery Award at #Raindance2024.
#BAFTACymru #BAFTA
Massive congrats to Joshua and the whole team! This beautiful film was nominated for the Discovery Award at #Raindance2024.
#BAFTACymru #BAFTA
September 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM
We are so proud to share that SATU - YEAR OF THE RABBIT has been nominated for a @bafta.org Cymru✨
Massive congrats to Joshua and the whole team! This beautiful film was nominated for the Discovery Award at #Raindance2024.
#BAFTACymru #BAFTA
Massive congrats to Joshua and the whole team! This beautiful film was nominated for the Discovery Award at #Raindance2024.
#BAFTACymru #BAFTA
Boozin N Schmoozin is back! 🍻🤝
At our most popular networking event, you'll have the chance to meet filmmakers and film lovers alike, and make requests or offer your services to the crowd.
FREE for Members or £5 on the door.
📍Mon, 8 Sept
Book now: raindance.org/courses/booz...
At our most popular networking event, you'll have the chance to meet filmmakers and film lovers alike, and make requests or offer your services to the crowd.
FREE for Members or £5 on the door.
📍Mon, 8 Sept
Book now: raindance.org/courses/booz...
September 1, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Boozin N Schmoozin is back! 🍻🤝
At our most popular networking event, you'll have the chance to meet filmmakers and film lovers alike, and make requests or offer your services to the crowd.
FREE for Members or £5 on the door.
📍Mon, 8 Sept
Book now: raindance.org/courses/booz...
At our most popular networking event, you'll have the chance to meet filmmakers and film lovers alike, and make requests or offer your services to the crowd.
FREE for Members or £5 on the door.
📍Mon, 8 Sept
Book now: raindance.org/courses/booz...
It’s your turn to go back to school.
This Bank Holiday, use your extra day to get one step closer to your next film. We’ll teach you a skill that will make the biggest difference to your next film.
Use code AUG25 to save on our short courses.
Book now: raindance.org/courses/
This Bank Holiday, use your extra day to get one step closer to your next film. We’ll teach you a skill that will make the biggest difference to your next film.
Use code AUG25 to save on our short courses.
Book now: raindance.org/courses/
August 21, 2025 at 9:44 AM
It’s your turn to go back to school.
This Bank Holiday, use your extra day to get one step closer to your next film. We’ll teach you a skill that will make the biggest difference to your next film.
Use code AUG25 to save on our short courses.
Book now: raindance.org/courses/
This Bank Holiday, use your extra day to get one step closer to your next film. We’ll teach you a skill that will make the biggest difference to your next film.
Use code AUG25 to save on our short courses.
Book now: raindance.org/courses/
There’s a silent graveyard in independent cinema. It’s not filled with bad films. It’s filled with good filmmakers who never made it past their first feature. Here's how to be the exception.
Read more: raindance.org/why-most-ind...
Read more: raindance.org/why-most-ind...
August 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
There’s a silent graveyard in independent cinema. It’s not filled with bad films. It’s filled with good filmmakers who never made it past their first feature. Here's how to be the exception.
Read more: raindance.org/why-most-ind...
Read more: raindance.org/why-most-ind...
The Red Shoes (1948) 🩰❣️
This technicolor masterpiece is more than just a ballet film. It’s a fever dream—a meditation on the collision between life and art. That’s what we look for at Raindance.
Read more: raindance.org/from-ballet-...
This technicolor masterpiece is more than just a ballet film. It’s a fever dream—a meditation on the collision between life and art. That’s what we look for at Raindance.
Read more: raindance.org/from-ballet-...
August 15, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The Red Shoes (1948) 🩰❣️
This technicolor masterpiece is more than just a ballet film. It’s a fever dream—a meditation on the collision between life and art. That’s what we look for at Raindance.
Read more: raindance.org/from-ballet-...
This technicolor masterpiece is more than just a ballet film. It’s a fever dream—a meditation on the collision between life and art. That’s what we look for at Raindance.
Read more: raindance.org/from-ballet-...
Razzle Red 😛
13 Going On 30 was released in the UK 21 years ago today.
Still: 13 Going On 30 (2004) dir. Gary Winick
#13GoingOn30
#JenniferGarner
#MarkRuffalo
13 Going On 30 was released in the UK 21 years ago today.
Still: 13 Going On 30 (2004) dir. Gary Winick
#13GoingOn30
#JenniferGarner
#MarkRuffalo
August 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Razzle Red 😛
13 Going On 30 was released in the UK 21 years ago today.
Still: 13 Going On 30 (2004) dir. Gary Winick
#13GoingOn30
#JenniferGarner
#MarkRuffalo
13 Going On 30 was released in the UK 21 years ago today.
Still: 13 Going On 30 (2004) dir. Gary Winick
#13GoingOn30
#JenniferGarner
#MarkRuffalo
Call for entries are now open! 🌟
Submit your film or script for consideration for the 34th Raindance Film Festival. Our Script Competition will be offering new prizes and benefits to the winners of the 2026 edition.
Find out more and submit now: raindance.org/festival/
Submit your film or script for consideration for the 34th Raindance Film Festival. Our Script Competition will be offering new prizes and benefits to the winners of the 2026 edition.
Find out more and submit now: raindance.org/festival/
July 30, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Call for entries are now open! 🌟
Submit your film or script for consideration for the 34th Raindance Film Festival. Our Script Competition will be offering new prizes and benefits to the winners of the 2026 edition.
Find out more and submit now: raindance.org/festival/
Submit your film or script for consideration for the 34th Raindance Film Festival. Our Script Competition will be offering new prizes and benefits to the winners of the 2026 edition.
Find out more and submit now: raindance.org/festival/
Submissions for #Raindance2026 are now open! 💛
Raindance is proudly an #Oscar® qualifying festival, which means winners in three Raindance shorts categories will be eligible for consideration for an Academy Award®.
Submit now at an earlybird price: raindance.org/festival/
Raindance is proudly an #Oscar® qualifying festival, which means winners in three Raindance shorts categories will be eligible for consideration for an Academy Award®.
Submit now at an earlybird price: raindance.org/festival/
July 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Submissions for #Raindance2026 are now open! 💛
Raindance is proudly an #Oscar® qualifying festival, which means winners in three Raindance shorts categories will be eligible for consideration for an Academy Award®.
Submit now at an earlybird price: raindance.org/festival/
Raindance is proudly an #Oscar® qualifying festival, which means winners in three Raindance shorts categories will be eligible for consideration for an Academy Award®.
Submit now at an earlybird price: raindance.org/festival/
A spellbinding horror steeped in myth and melancholy.
Thinestra premieres at Raindance 2025. Don’t miss this beautiful nightmare on the big screen.
🎬 World Premiere 🗓 Fri 21 June | 1:00PM | Vue Piccadilly
Get tickets raindance.eventive.org/schedule/thi...
🎬 World Premiere 🗓 Fri 21 June | 1:00PM | Vue Piccadilly
Get tickets raindance.eventive.org/schedule/thi...
June 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A spellbinding horror steeped in myth and melancholy.
Thinestra premieres at Raindance 2025. Don’t miss this beautiful nightmare on the big screen.
🎬 World Premiere 🗓 Fri 21 June | 1:00PM | Vue Piccadilly
Get tickets raindance.eventive.org/schedule/thi...
🎬 World Premiere 🗓 Fri 21 June | 1:00PM | Vue Piccadilly
Get tickets raindance.eventive.org/schedule/thi...
Horror meets social commentary in WHITE GUILT - premiering at Raindance 2025.
A bold, genre-pushing debut you won’t want to miss.
Sun 22 June at 4:30PM at Vue Piccadilly
🎟 Tickets now live: raindance.eventive.org/films/white-...
Sun 22 June at 4:30PM at Vue Piccadilly
🎟 Tickets now live: raindance.eventive.org/films/white-...
June 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Horror meets social commentary in WHITE GUILT - premiering at Raindance 2025.
A bold, genre-pushing debut you won’t want to miss.
Sun 22 June at 4:30PM at Vue Piccadilly
🎟 Tickets now live: raindance.eventive.org/films/white-...
Sun 22 June at 4:30PM at Vue Piccadilly
🎟 Tickets now live: raindance.eventive.org/films/white-...
We’ve added a second screening of Heavyweight, our Opening Gala film starring Jordan Bolger.
Catch this gripping British boxing drama on Thursday 19 June at 3:00PM at Vue Piccadilly.
Don’t miss one of the festival’s standout titles. Tickets at raindance.eventive.org/schedule/ope...
Catch this gripping British boxing drama on Thursday 19 June at 3:00PM at Vue Piccadilly.
Don’t miss one of the festival’s standout titles. Tickets at raindance.eventive.org/schedule/ope...
June 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
We’ve added a second screening of Heavyweight, our Opening Gala film starring Jordan Bolger.
Catch this gripping British boxing drama on Thursday 19 June at 3:00PM at Vue Piccadilly.
Don’t miss one of the festival’s standout titles. Tickets at raindance.eventive.org/schedule/ope...
Catch this gripping British boxing drama on Thursday 19 June at 3:00PM at Vue Piccadilly.
Don’t miss one of the festival’s standout titles. Tickets at raindance.eventive.org/schedule/ope...
A 6-year journey of 24000km across the world’s longest trail ⛰️🇨🇦
Cut from 800 hours of footage, 500 DAYS IN THE WILD is a story of adventure, personal reflections, stunning wildlife, and human connection.
🎟️ Thurs, 26 June at 8:30PM
Book now: raindance.eventive.org/schedule/500...
Cut from 800 hours of footage, 500 DAYS IN THE WILD is a story of adventure, personal reflections, stunning wildlife, and human connection.
🎟️ Thurs, 26 June at 8:30PM
Book now: raindance.eventive.org/schedule/500...
June 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
A 6-year journey of 24000km across the world’s longest trail ⛰️🇨🇦
Cut from 800 hours of footage, 500 DAYS IN THE WILD is a story of adventure, personal reflections, stunning wildlife, and human connection.
🎟️ Thurs, 26 June at 8:30PM
Book now: raindance.eventive.org/schedule/500...
Cut from 800 hours of footage, 500 DAYS IN THE WILD is a story of adventure, personal reflections, stunning wildlife, and human connection.
🎟️ Thurs, 26 June at 8:30PM
Book now: raindance.eventive.org/schedule/500...
Press accreditations are now open for the 2025 Raindance Film Festival!
Join us in London this June to cover bold new voices in independent film, attend world premieres, and connect with the global film community.
Apply now: raindance.org/festival/pre...
#Raindance2025
Join us in London this June to cover bold new voices in independent film, attend world premieres, and connect with the global film community.
Apply now: raindance.org/festival/pre...
#Raindance2025
May 29, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Press accreditations are now open for the 2025 Raindance Film Festival!
Join us in London this June to cover bold new voices in independent film, attend world premieres, and connect with the global film community.
Apply now: raindance.org/festival/pre...
#Raindance2025
Join us in London this June to cover bold new voices in independent film, attend world premieres, and connect with the global film community.
Apply now: raindance.org/festival/pre...
#Raindance2025
The final surviving whale shark in the Persian Gulf searches for a mate in the UK Premiere of The Last of the Whale Sharks - a haunting documentary about love, loss, and human impact on our oceans.
Mon 23 Jun, 6PM & Tue 24 Jun, 1PM at Vue Piccadilly
Tickets: raindance.eventive.org/films/the-la...
Mon 23 Jun, 6PM & Tue 24 Jun, 1PM at Vue Piccadilly
Tickets: raindance.eventive.org/films/the-la...
May 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The final surviving whale shark in the Persian Gulf searches for a mate in the UK Premiere of The Last of the Whale Sharks - a haunting documentary about love, loss, and human impact on our oceans.
Mon 23 Jun, 6PM & Tue 24 Jun, 1PM at Vue Piccadilly
Tickets: raindance.eventive.org/films/the-la...
Mon 23 Jun, 6PM & Tue 24 Jun, 1PM at Vue Piccadilly
Tickets: raindance.eventive.org/films/the-la...
A rebooted and expanded horror strand🩸
Filled with unsettling folkloric tales; sinister J-horror; visceral dives into body horror; and so much more.
🎟️Join us for our first ever horror-weekend with non-stop thrillers, twists and traps from 19-22 June.
raindance.eventive.org/schedule
Filled with unsettling folkloric tales; sinister J-horror; visceral dives into body horror; and so much more.
🎟️Join us for our first ever horror-weekend with non-stop thrillers, twists and traps from 19-22 June.
raindance.eventive.org/schedule
May 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM
A rebooted and expanded horror strand🩸
Filled with unsettling folkloric tales; sinister J-horror; visceral dives into body horror; and so much more.
🎟️Join us for our first ever horror-weekend with non-stop thrillers, twists and traps from 19-22 June.
raindance.eventive.org/schedule
Filled with unsettling folkloric tales; sinister J-horror; visceral dives into body horror; and so much more.
🎟️Join us for our first ever horror-weekend with non-stop thrillers, twists and traps from 19-22 June.
raindance.eventive.org/schedule
To celebrate its 10th anniversary the team at www.raindanceimmersive.com have put together an incredible program this year! The fun kicks off in VR on 6-29 June and in person 19-22 June in London.
May 20, 2025 at 11:17 AM
To celebrate its 10th anniversary the team at www.raindanceimmersive.com have put together an incredible program this year! The fun kicks off in VR on 6-29 June and in person 19-22 June in London.
The Official Programme for the 33rd Raindance Film Festival is now live ✨
Join us from 18–27 June 2025 as we prepare to challenge, provoke and entertain.
Browse the full programme and secure your seats now: raindance.eventive.org/schedule
#Raindance2025
Join us from 18–27 June 2025 as we prepare to challenge, provoke and entertain.
Browse the full programme and secure your seats now: raindance.eventive.org/schedule
#Raindance2025
May 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The Official Programme for the 33rd Raindance Film Festival is now live ✨
Join us from 18–27 June 2025 as we prepare to challenge, provoke and entertain.
Browse the full programme and secure your seats now: raindance.eventive.org/schedule
#Raindance2025
Join us from 18–27 June 2025 as we prepare to challenge, provoke and entertain.
Browse the full programme and secure your seats now: raindance.eventive.org/schedule
#Raindance2025
Our Villa Party is in 4 days! ⏰🍹
Will we see you there?
You definitely don’t want to miss our Filmmakers’ Villa Party in partnership with #CanonEurope where we’ll be announcing the official selection of the 33rd Raindance Film Festival.
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1277806546...
Will we see you there?
You definitely don’t want to miss our Filmmakers’ Villa Party in partnership with #CanonEurope where we’ll be announcing the official selection of the 33rd Raindance Film Festival.
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1277806546...
May 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Our Villa Party is in 4 days! ⏰🍹
Will we see you there?
You definitely don’t want to miss our Filmmakers’ Villa Party in partnership with #CanonEurope where we’ll be announcing the official selection of the 33rd Raindance Film Festival.
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1277806546...
Will we see you there?
You definitely don’t want to miss our Filmmakers’ Villa Party in partnership with #CanonEurope where we’ll be announcing the official selection of the 33rd Raindance Film Festival.
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1277806546...
Why should you attend a film festival?
#ElliotGrove runs through the highlights of film festivals.
🎟️ Need more convincing? Festival Passes for #Raindance2025 are now at an earlybird price, or only £99 if you’re a Raindance Member.
raindance.org/courses/33rd...
#ElliotGrove runs through the highlights of film festivals.
🎟️ Need more convincing? Festival Passes for #Raindance2025 are now at an earlybird price, or only £99 if you’re a Raindance Member.
raindance.org/courses/33rd...
April 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Why should you attend a film festival?
#ElliotGrove runs through the highlights of film festivals.
🎟️ Need more convincing? Festival Passes for #Raindance2025 are now at an earlybird price, or only £99 if you’re a Raindance Member.
raindance.org/courses/33rd...
#ElliotGrove runs through the highlights of film festivals.
🎟️ Need more convincing? Festival Passes for #Raindance2025 are now at an earlybird price, or only £99 if you’re a Raindance Member.
raindance.org/courses/33rd...
Are you going to party with us in Cannes? 🌴☀️
Cocktails, canapés and exclusive networking. Get your tickets now to our highly-anticipated Filmmaker's Villa Party in Cannes.
Standard Admission: £149 (RP: £169)
Raindance Members: £99
eventbrite.co.uk/e/filmmakers...
Cocktails, canapés and exclusive networking. Get your tickets now to our highly-anticipated Filmmaker's Villa Party in Cannes.
Standard Admission: £149 (RP: £169)
Raindance Members: £99
eventbrite.co.uk/e/filmmakers...
April 22, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Are you going to party with us in Cannes? 🌴☀️
Cocktails, canapés and exclusive networking. Get your tickets now to our highly-anticipated Filmmaker's Villa Party in Cannes.
Standard Admission: £149 (RP: £169)
Raindance Members: £99
eventbrite.co.uk/e/filmmakers...
Cocktails, canapés and exclusive networking. Get your tickets now to our highly-anticipated Filmmaker's Villa Party in Cannes.
Standard Admission: £149 (RP: £169)
Raindance Members: £99
eventbrite.co.uk/e/filmmakers...
Some advice from #CarlaSimón for aspiring filmmakers 🫶✨
Carla’s latest feature film, ROMERÍA, will make it’s premiere at this year’s Festival de Cannes.
#Raindance
#CannesFilmFestival
Carla’s latest feature film, ROMERÍA, will make it’s premiere at this year’s Festival de Cannes.
#Raindance
#CannesFilmFestival
April 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Some advice from #CarlaSimón for aspiring filmmakers 🫶✨
Carla’s latest feature film, ROMERÍA, will make it’s premiere at this year’s Festival de Cannes.
#Raindance
#CannesFilmFestival
Carla’s latest feature film, ROMERÍA, will make it’s premiere at this year’s Festival de Cannes.
#Raindance
#CannesFilmFestival