34th Raindance Film Festival

Since 1992, Raindance has supported a new generation of creative and innovative filmmakers in the UK and worldwide. The Raindance Film Festival takes place in Central London, providing international filmmakers with a West End premiere and a truly authentic London experience.The festival welcomes over 16,000 visitors annually, including buyers, distributors, festival programmers, financiers, producers, press, and film enthusiasts.The Raindance Film Festival is the largest independent film festival in the UK, officially recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the USA, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and the British Independent Film Awards. Winners of the Best Animation Short, Best Documentary Short, and Short of the Festival categories will qualify for the Oscar®, and selected shorts will also be considered for BAFTA awards.Festival Sections:• World-renowned program showcasing the best UK and international independent films• Masterclasses featuring special guests• Raindance Industry Forum – talks and panels• Script Competition (To submit, click HERE) (https://raindance.org/festival...)• Raindance Immersive strand• Networking events• Focus on emerging filmmakersThe 34th Raindance Film Festival will take place from 17-26 June 2026.