Raindance Film Festival
London’s festival of independent film, with a large short film programme and a long record of showing first-time filmmakers.
- Where
- London, UK
- Founded
- 1993
- Usually runs
- Autumn
- Qualifies for
- No major award qualification
- Focus
- Independent film, including a large short film programme
- Official site
- raindance.org
Raindance has championed independent filmmaking in London since the early 1990s. The festival programmes independent features and a large selection of shorts from the UK and around the world, many of them by first-time filmmakers.
Who it suits
Independent, low-budget and self-funded filmmakers, especially those making genre, comedy and boundary-pushing work. Raindance also runs courses and events for filmmakers throughout the year.
Submitting
Check the official site for current categories, deadlines and fees, and see our submission guide.
Dates, rules and award-qualifying status change every year. Check the official site before you submit.
Visit the official Raindance Film Festival website