Raindance Film School

You’ve got big ideas. We teach you how to make them reality – your way.

A professional, accredited film school with an independent spirit, Raindance has been teaching novice and experienced filmmakers alike since 1992. Our ethos is focused on independence, and our courses are designed for you to develop your skills your way, in your style.

Students of Raindance Film School enjoy mentor-based support, financial assistance, fantastic networking, and career-building opportunities to launch a career in film.

If you happen to become the Next Big Thing, great! (Don’t forget us when you’re famous.) If you want to get into the world of film simply for the love of it, even better!

Even if you aren’t looking for a career in the industry, filmmaking skills are transferrable to other areas, including budgeting, project management, artistic development and much more.

You never know where your filmmaking journey will lead or what it will reveal about you. That’s what makes us so proud to offer an environment that will let you find out, and create some amazing work in the process!

About Raindance Film School

The Raindance Organisation

Elliot Grove founded the organisation in 1992 as a thought experiment: Can you make a film with no money, no training, and no experience? The first Raindance event was a masterclass with Dov Simens held in London in April 1992.

Raindance is dedicated to fostering and promoting independent films around the world. Based in the heart of London, Raindance combines the Raindance Film Festival, training courses — which are offered throughout the year at our 10 international hubs — and the British Independent Film Awards.

In October 1993, the Raindance Film Festival was born, held at London’s Prince Charles Cinema and Ciné Lumière. The festival runs annually in September in London’s West End.

In 1998, Raindance created the British Independent Film Awards, an annual celebration of the best UK independent films of the year held in December. Top honours have been awarded to My Name is Joe, Billy Elliot, Vera Drake, This Is England, Slumdog Millionaire, Pride and American Honey.

The School

Our courses, classes, and workshops are some of the most popular in the world. They span disciplines and crafts such as screenwriting, directing, producing, cinematography, special effects, editing, lighting, sound, and short filmmaking, to name just a few.

Over the last 29 years, we’ve had the honour of teaching the art of film to students in cities worldwide, including London, Toronto, LA, Berlin and Paris, as well as online.

admission

There’s never been a more important time to keep film alive.

Raindance Film School is proud to nurture the talents of tomorrow’s filmmakers in every discipline of the industry. With us, you can make your film dreams come true, no matter how big or small they are! It’s all about your vision, your story, your journey. Join an impressive league of alumni. Expand your horizons. Become a better artist. No matter what happens, you’ll be keeping film alive.

Undergraduate Applications

For HND in Film, HND in Acting & Film, or the BA Top-Up in Film & Performing Arts Practices

Postgraduate Applications

For the MA in Filmmaking or MA in Screenwriting

What to Expect

Your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Team upon receipt. If you progress to the interview stage, we will send an email to arrange a suitable time and day.

For Performing Arts-related courses, you may be required to provide a monologue or show-reel of your work.

For BA Top-Up candidates, you will be asked to submit a portfolio or other suitable samples of your work before we make the decision to invite you for an interview.

For MA programmes, you will be required to submit a Reflective Essay of 500 words (+/- 10%).