Raindance Submissions – Now Open

The Raindance Film Festival is now accepting submissions for their 21st annual festival taking place from 25th September – 6th October 2013 in London. They accept narrative and documentary features and shorts, as well as music videos and they’re very proud of their history as a launchpad for new and independent filmmakers. You can submit through their Withoutabox page where you’ll also find their eligibility criteria. Any questions, please get in touch with their team through festival@raindance.co.uk.

Deadlines

– Early Deadline – 17th April

– Regular Deadline – 17th May

– Late Deadline – 1st June

This year will be giving awards for:

Best International Feature

Best British Feature

Best Debut Feature

Best Documentary

Best International Short

Best British Short

Short Film of the Festival

Feature Film of the Festival

The winner of Short Film of the Festival becomes eligible for the Oscar longlist. Last year’s winner, Buzkashi Boys, has just made the shortlist for the 2013 Oscars. Incidentally, they also screened Asad, which has also made the shortlist.