Dear Elliot,

Got plans for the Bank Holiday? What if you could spend it making your next big film idea real?

We're offering 20% off our short courses this Bank Holiday weekend.

One day. A few hours. A skill that can change the way you make films forever.

Use code AUG25 at checkout. Raindance Members receive an extra 30% off.

Yours in Filmmaking,
Elliot Grove

Up to 50% Off Film Courses

The last weekend of summer. The first step to your next film.

This Bank Holiday weekend, use your extra day off to get one step closer to your next film.

Use code AUG25 at checkout to save now.

Valid: Thurs (21 Aug), 9am to Mon (25 Aug), 11:59pm

One Skill That Will Make the Biggest Difference To Your Next Film

Understand how the film industry functions. This course is FREE for Raindance Pro+ Members.

Saturday Film School

Our most popular filmmaking course will teach you all about the film industry. This course starts at the very beginning with Writing the Screenplay before moving on to Directing The Film, Breaking Into the Film Industry, and explaining the processes of actually Making the Movie for whatever budget you can achieve.

Sat, 20 September 2025
10:00-17:00 BST
In person or Online via Zoom

Regular: £99
Sale: £79.20
Members: FREE*

*Valid for Pro+ Members only
**£49 for Create Members

Film Read: 10 Ways Filmmakers Can Stretch Their Craft This August Bank Holiday

Long weekends are a gift to filmmakers. Three days without the pressure of the 9-to-5 can feel like a mini residency/ The August Bank Holiday is no exception.

Instead of wasting it scrolling, queuing for DIY sales, or pretending to reorganise the shed, why not use it to sharpen your filmmaking muscles?

Foundations of Filmmaking

Advance your film knowledge, skills and experience in just 5 weeks.

Filmmakers Foundation Certificate

Film Directors Foundation Certificate

Documentary Filmmaking Foundation Certificate

Regular: £236
Sale: £188.80
Members: £132.16*

*Login to redeem extra 30% off

Hands-on Film Masterclasses

The best way to break into the industry, is to just do it. Our hands-on courses will give you guided experiences and opportunities to make a movie.

Hands-on Film Editing

Through instructor-led demonstrations and exercises, you will learn how to edit a short promotional video or film using a variety of media, adding video effects and titles, and finally exporting your finished video.

Sat & Sun, 27 & 28 Sept 2025
10:00-17:00 BST
In person at Raindance HQ

Regular: £299.94
Sale: £239.95
Members: £167.96*

*Valid for Create and Pro+ Members

Filming Interviews: Hands-on Theory and Exercises

In this course, you'll learn how to research and prep for interviews, earn your interviewees trust, write questions, setting up equipment and more.

Sat, 25 October 2025
10:00-17:00 BST
In person at Raindance HQ

Regular: £150
Sale: £120
Members: £84*

*Valid for Create and Pro+ Members

What we're reading this week...

Ray Winstone calls for UK industry to make more culturally British films – Screen Daily

The 20 Films We’re Most Excited About to Close Out the Year – Gizmodo

Berlinale Chief Tricia Tuttle Says Festivals Need to ‘Show Uncomfortable Films – Variety

Marketing with Intention: The Indie Filmmaker’s Secret Weapon – Elliot Grove

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