Andrea Macdonald, founder of ideaXme, interviews Elliot Grove, founder of the annual Raindance Film Festival (20 September – 1 October 2017, Leicester Square, London), Raindance Film school and the British Independent Film Awards. “Our movies will take you to other cultures. You need to love entertaining movies.” Elliot Grove.
Worth a listen if you’re an aspiring movie maker, movie fan and/or fascinated to hear how determination, frugal innovation and of course a large amount of creativity can create something very special which has both the power to disrupt an industry and retain ongoing appeal.
Covered:
Lessons learnt from working with famous sculptor, Henry Moore.
History of Raindance Film Festival, Raindance Org and the British Independent Film Awards.
The relationship between human stories and the things people create.
Elliot’s human story including the horrific circumstances of his father’s death and his religious upbringing.
Advice to future creators.
The Raindance Film School and future creators in film.
Elliot’s answer to the question posed from Mandar Apte, Founder of From India With Love.
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