Starring Diarmuid Noyes (Borgia) and Lalor Roddy (Game of Thrones) Writer-director Harry Lighton’s BAFTA and BIFA-nominated Wren Boys explores the remoulding of traditions in modern Ireland. This surprising live-action short has screened in competition at festivals including Sundance, BFI London Film Festival, SXSW, Rhode Island Film Festival, Galway Film Festival and more. Wren Boys qualified to be considered for an Oscar when it won the Best…
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Mario Morin’s award-winning Sacred Hair shares a topical story crossing cultures and generations
Director Mario Morin’s Sacred Hair shares the story of a young boy’s innocent curiosity lifting him beyond the insidious confines of prejudice and showing how the essence of two diametrically opposed individuals are the same. This wonderful film took home the Best Live Action Oscar-qualifying award at the Cleveland International Film Festival, as well as many more…
Mundoloco CGI award-winning animation ‘Ian’ is based on a true story of a young boy battling disability loneliness
Winner of the Oscar-qualifying prize at LA Shorts International Film Fest The emotional animated short film shares a true story about a disabled boy called IAN. This award-winning film produced by Oscar winner Juan José Campanella’s Buenos Aires-based animation studio, took home the top prize at LA Shorts International Film Festival and several major international awards. Ian was…
Jeremy Comte’s award-winning film Fauve will have a Vimeo Staff Pick Premiere on October 3rd
Winner of 6 Oscar-Qualifying film awards Photo credit: Achromatic Media/ Midi La Nuit Director Jeremy Comte’s heartfelt live-action short portrays an innocent power game between two boys that escalate beyond their control. Produced by Evren Boisjoli (Achromatic Media) and Maria Gracia Turgeon (Midi La Nuit) and distributed by H264 Distribution, Fauve won six Oscar-qualifying film…
Raindance Film Festival 2018 Juror Interview ~ Ray Winstone: A story that gets to you, that moves you. That’s the kind of movie I like.
Critically acclaimed and much-loved actor, Ray Winstone, gave us some of his time to chat about his place on this year’s Raindance Film Festival jury, and what sort of film really appeals to him. Welcome to the Raindance Film Festival. Happy to be here? Yes, incredibly happy. I’m part of this year’s jury. I’m a…
Raindance Film Festival 2018 Interview ~ Oris Erhuero: It’s a film festival that choses the films they want to pick and that they love
We were lucky enough to catch up with the talented Oris Erhuero at the opening night of the Raindance Film Festival, about his exciting new projects and how he made his way into the film industry. Hi Oris, welcome to Raindance Film Festival. Is it your first time here? Yes, it’s my first time at…
Raindance Film Festival 2018 Interview ~ Alexander Vlahos: I had to pinch myself a few times to feel if it was real
Known for his acting work in popular series such as BBC’s Versailles and Merlin, we chatted to Alexander Vlahos about his move into the Director’s chair, and the upcoming character he’s excited to be portraying on stage. Welcome to the Raindance Film Festival, is it your first time here? Yes, it is. Very excited. Congratulations…
Raindance Film Festival 2018 Interview ~ Elliot Grove: For every film we’re showing here, we said no to 59 other movies
This year’s Raindance Film Festival kicked off on September 26th, with a fantastic programme of international films. We caught up with Elliot Grove, the founder of London’s largest independent film festival, to talk about what makes their film selections stand out from the rest. Congratulations with the Raindance Film Festival and this years’ amazing lineup….
Raindance Film Festival 2018 ~ If the Dancer Dances: Moving film about a choreography legend who passed away too early
We only need a few seconds before recognising the undeniably familiar bolero from the French choreographer Maurice Béjart and Julius Reisinger. His choreography for Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky is as famous as the play itself. For most of us, Merce Cunningham might not be as familiar as others but if you ask any choreographer or…
Raindance Film Festival 2018 ~ Major Arcana: When man meets nature in a peaceful, stunning film
“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” The American architect Frank Lloyd Wright clearly loved all the bliss and enjoyment nature gives. He’s certainly not the only one. Director Josh Melrod (Albanian Gangster, Peter and John) decided to give Mother Nature a very prominent place in his newest feature…
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