Raindance Film Festival

Raindance Film Festival is one of the largest independent film festivals in the UK. Holding the 31st festival in 2023, Raindance is based in the heart of London’s buzzing West End film district. Raindance Film Festival is officially recognised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences USA, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and the British Independent Film Awards. Selected shorts will qualify for Oscar® and BAFTA considerations.

Festival Sections:

  • World-renowned programme of the best UK and international independent films
  • House of Raindance – talks and panels
  • Raindance VRX programme for virtual reality and new media
  • Networking events

Each year, Raindance attracts 16,000 visitors including 500 industry professionals into London.

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Past Screenings

THE LAND WITHIN 18

Raindance presents the UK premiere of THE LAND WITHIN, screening as part of the Debut Competition.   The screening will be… Read More
Screened in partnership with Raindance Film Festival
Fisnik Maxville, Switzerland / Kosovo, 2022, 115m.
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BLOOD FOR DUST 18

Raindance presents the UK premiere of BLOOD FOR DUST, screening as part of the International Competition.   The screening will be… Read More
Screened in partnership with Raindance Film Festival
Rod Blackhurst, USA, 2022, 104m.
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ALL THE COLOURS OF THE WORLD ARE BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE 18

Raindance presents the UK premiere of ALL THE COLOURS OF THE WORLD ARE BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE, screening as part of… Read More
Screened in partnership with Raindance Film Festival
Babatunde Apalowo, Nigeria, 2023, 92m.
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Roving Woman + Q&A 18

Raindance Film Festival presents the International premiere + Q&A with director Michal Chmielewski and lead/writer Lena Gora.   From executive producer… Read More
Screened in partnership with Raindance Film Festival
Michal Chmielewski, US, Poland, 2022, 126m.
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Little Axel + Q&A 18

Raindance Film Festival presents the UK premiere + Q&A with directors Fabien Greenberg & Bård Kjøge Rønning   Conceived on a… Read More
Screened in partnership with Raindance Film Festival
Bård Kjøge Rønning & Fabien Greenberg, Norway, 2021, 83m.
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Wake Up, Leonard + Q&A 18

Raindance Film Festival presents the European premiere + Q&A with lead Nigel DeFriez and producer Maria Krovatin.   An improvised feature… Read More
Screened in partnership with Raindance Film Festival
Kat Mills Martin, USA, 2022, 103m.
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