Raindance

1 week ago | raindance.org | Elliot Grove

History doesn’t move in a straight line—it spirals in recurring cycles of growth, awakening, unraveling, and crisis. This fascinating pattern, observed by historians William Strauss and Neil Howe, suggests that generational dynamics shape societal evolution in predictable ways. Their Strauss-Howe generational theory reveals how roughly every 80-100 years—a span the ancients called a “saeculum“—societies pass through four distinct eras that mirror the seasons of nature .

2 weeks ago | raindance.org | Elliot Grove

Raindance started with a handful of dust 33 years ago. And if you add up all the days of all the festivals it comes to 366 days – an entire year of Raindance Film Festival. And I have been at every single day of every festival!So, Ive been thinking: How or why would anyone other than my immediate family want to come to Raindance. Here are 10 great ways to navigate Raindance:Here’s how to make sure you walk away with much more than just a ticket stub. Don’t just show up—show up prepared.

2 weeks ago | raindance.org | Elliot Grove

If social media has rotted your attention span and you find yourself squirming in your seat after just a couple minutes sitting for a movie, I empathise. I have friends who can’t last twenty minutes through a movie without whipping out their phones or wanting to change it. No judgement, either! I do it, too. While I love settling in for a long-form story, there is something a bit more engaging about shorter stories. At Raindance this year, we vbelieve that shorts are the laboratory of cinema.

2 weeks ago | raindance.org | Elliot Grove

For years, we were told streaming was the future. Theatres? Relics of the past. But here we are in 2025, living in a world where both are true—and neither is the whole story. Streaming giants are still battling for dominance, yet theatres are roaring back to life (for the right kinds of films). The result? A split market that’s forcing filmmakers and investors to get smarter, faster, and more strategic than ever. This isn’t just about where your film gets seen—it’s about how it survives. 1.

3 weeks ago | raindance.org | Elliot Grove

Breaking into the film industry as a producer is no easy feat—especially when it comes to financing. Securing funding is one of the biggest challenges filmmakers face. With the right knowledge and strategy, it’s entirely possible. The Raindance Producer’s Foundation Certificat is a game-changer for aspiring producers. It offers industry-recognised training in film financing, development, and production. No other major international film festival has a filly accredited film school.