Raindance
Raindance ramps up VR for 2017 festival
August 17, 2017 | David FarnorThe Raindance Film Festival returns to London this September, and alongside its indie films and web series, the event is ramping up its VR strand for its 25th year.
The largest independent film festival in Europe has long been … Read More
Interview: Keir Burrows talks indie sci-fi Anti Matter
July 8, 2017 | Matthew TurnerThe world of micro-budget and indie sci-do has served up any number of gems over the years, from Primer and Another Earth to Coherence. This summer sees the arrival another: Anti Matter, which is released on DVD and VOD after … Read More
Raindance Film Festival launches VR awards and masterclasses
May 23, 2017 | David FarnorRaindance Film Festival, the UK’s largest indie film festival, is embracing virtual reality in a very real way.
The festival, which held a showcase of VR shorts last year, is introducing Raindance VRX Awards for this year’s event, as well … Read More
VOD film review: Sick of It All
January 4, 2017 | David FarnorThis bitter comedy about childish adults and wise children is a laugh-out-loud treat.Read More
VOD film review: Love/Me/Do
November 14, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Martin Stitt Cast: Jack Gordon, Rebecca Calder Certificate: 15 Watch Love/Me/Do online in the UK: Sky Cinema / NOW / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
If the lyrics of The Beatles skip through your head as you sit … Read More
I, Daniel Blake leads 2016 BIFA nominations
November 1, 2016 | David FarnorI, Daniel Blake is leading this year’s British Independent Film Awards, which highlight the growing importance of VOD to indie filmmakers.
Ken Loach’s film, which is nominated for Best British Independent Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay, is up for … Read More
Raindance 2016 reviews: Don’t Knock Twice, Incarnation, Noma: Forgiving Apartheid
October 5, 2016 | David FarnorThe 2016 Raindance Film Festival takes place in London from Wednesday 21st September to Sunday 2nd October, showcasing web series, VR shorts and indie films from around the world. We take a look at some of the movies screening, from … Read More
Shield 5 and Discocalypse lead Raindance Web Fest 2016 Awards
October 3, 2016 | David FarnorInstagram series Shield 5 and Discocalypse led the Web Fest Awards at the Raindance 2016 Film Festival.
The Web Fest, which showcases the brightest and best independent web series in the UK, began several years ago, not only screening series … Read More
Raindance Web Fest 2016 reviews: Il Sonnambulo, Keith Broke His Leg, Match Not Found, Almost Asian
October 2, 2016 | David FarnorThe 2016 Raindance Film Festival takes place in London from Wednesday 21st September to Sunday 2nd October, showcasing web series, VR shorts and indie films from around the world. The Web Fest Awards take place on Sunday 2nd October at … Read More
Raindance 2016: VR Arcade is a real glimpse of the future
October 2, 2016 | David FarnorVirtual reality. It’s a thing. And, with the release of HTC Vive VR and PlayStation VR in the UK, it’s an increasingly affordable thing. But is it the future of entertainment?
Facebook, Google, Sony and more definitely seem to think … Read More