Casting Calls, Film Screenings and Overcoming Barriers

[Elliot Grove, Raindance Film Festival]

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View this email in browser Dear Stu, Let's talk about censorship. The entire ethos of the arts, and especially independent art, is to allow voices to be heard, whatever they may be saying. So, why do artistic bodies have authority to censor these voices? We have seen so many cases of festivals, news outlets, and now even the BAFTAs censoring, especially, pro-Palestinian voices (despite keeping in racial slurs). Is it about maintaining neutrality? Or pushing an agenda? How do we, as independent filmmaker, overcome these barriers? The answer is, we don't let them stop us. Yours in Filmmaking, Elliot Grove Founder What's holding you back?

Film Read: Vertical Microdrama: Berlinale Just Confirmed What Indie Filmmakers Already Know By now, the signal is impossible to ignore. At Berlinale 2026, the European Film Market dedicated an entire Bridging Visions workshop to vertical micro-drama. That’s not a curiosity slot. That’s institutional validation. Vertical storytelling has officially crossed from “platform experiment” into “global business model.” Find Out How You Can Benefit

Smartphone Filmmaking Might be the Future Overcome the limitations of your phone and make a high-quality movie.

Gain a deep understanding of smartphone filmmaking. You’ll get the chance to apply your skills by planning, shooting, and editing a short film in small groups, which will be screened at the end of the workshop. Sat & Sun, 28 & 29 March 2026 10:00-17:00 GMT In person at Raindance HQ Regular: £350 Members: £245 Book Now

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Palestine Comedy Club in Cinemas The winner of the Spirit of Raindance Award 2026 is now available in a cinema near you.

When six Palestinian comedians hit the road to tour a stand-up show across Palestine and Israel, their search for humour amidst the injustice of everyday Palestinian life becomes a plea for humanity in the face of brutal war. PALESTINE COMEDY CLUB is now screening in cinemas across the UK. You won't want to miss this. Find Out More

Casting Call: "Love V Law" LOVE V LAW is an independent investigative feature documentary examining alleged systemic failings within UK family courts and associated agencies operating largely behind closed doors. They are seeking: 8 Actors (male and female, playing ages up to 70) to read out short statements: 1–2 hour shoot 7 March 2026 (8 March backup) The Strand, London Reading anonymised victim statements (teleprompter) Faces will not be identifiable on screen Reasonable travel expenses covered IMDb credit Invitation to premiere and festival screenings Creative collaborators: Sound Camera Lighting Art Direction Apply Now

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