Recognition

It is very true that everyone just wants a pat on the back and recognition for whatever it is they do. As I continue to develop Raindance Montreal, I've realized that an easy way to create an active community and bring people together is by recognition. I am going to begin profiling different local filmmakers, and taking submissions of 'filmmaking horror stories' so we can learn from each other, and learn from the peers that are doing the same kinds of things that we are. All of this stuff will be going out in the Raindance Canada newsletter bi-weekly.

Just like the stories we tell through our films, our own personal stories and anecdotes are great tools for learning. If we don't learn from the mistakes of others, we have to make all of the mistakes ourselves....and I don't know about you, but I don't have that kind of time!

The biggest new development with Raindance Montreal's Courses and Events is............................. Raindance Film Festival Presents: 48 Hour Film Challenge Montreal!


This has not been made OFFICIAL yet, I am very close to being done my proposal and marketing plan, but I am STOKED about hosting this! We are planning for the 12/13/14 of August. And if anyone knows what August in Montreal is like, they will agree with me that this is a perfect time to run this challenge! We will be holding an event after the challenge, an "AWARD's Night"...which brings me back to recognition! And competition has a driving energy too, I am VERY competitive and played organized sports growing up, so I know all about a good competition. I have never done one of these challenges before, but anyone that has gives the most amazing feedback about what a great experience it was, and FUN of course, and when you combine that with a hearty spoonful of recognition, well then you've got yourself a recipe for relationship and community building. 


Lastly, our very FIRST course in Montreal is now OPEN for registrations! 
WRITE! RIGHT! - a workshop on writing for Film and TV, May 7/8 & 10th http://www.raindance.org/site/write-right-screenwriting-class-montreal

If you have any filmmaking stories or advice to share, feel free to send them to me at montreal@raindancecanada.com

Cheers! Try giving someone some recognition today :)

Kate