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Raindance Film Festival

The home of independent film. Raindance has been operating since 1992, with short courses, a film festival and higher education.

General information

Dates
16–25 June 2027
Location
GB
Submission deadline
Not available
Eligibility
Students
Subtitles
Not available
Contact
info@raindance.co.uk
Official website
https://www.raindance.org/
Last checked
23 September 2026

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