RAINDANCE ANNOUNCES LINEUP OF
THE SECOND ANNUAL
NEW YORK SHORTS NIGHT
November 4th at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater
LONDON and NEW YORK – (October 24, 2024) – Raindance New York is proud to host the Second Raindance New York Shorts Night on the evening of Wednesday, November 4th, at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater right next to Central Park West in Manhattan.
“Raindance is known as a festival of discovery,” says Raindance founder Elliot Grove. “Ever since Raindance launched in London back in 1993, year after year, Raindance has developed a reputation as the place to discover and be discovered. With our newly determined and defined focus on first and second-time filmmakers, we continue our campaign of championing new voices and the edgy, under-the-radar films that we at Raindance love so much. Come join our second autumnal celebration of the best new indie cinema in New York City and see what you discover. All we are saying is give film a chance.”
Raindance New York General Manager and Shorts Night Producer Tim Lorge adds, “This is truly an exciting time for filmmakers. We’re witnessing an unprecedented surge of creativity and innovation, with stories that reflect the complexities of our world. Raindance and Raindance New York celebrate that spirit of exploration and risk-taking, showcasing filmmakers who are not just telling stories but reshaping the very future of film. This is more than a film festival. This is Raindance.”
The Second Raindance New York Shorts Night will be staged at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater on Central Park West on November 4th; doors open at 5:30 PM.
Tickets are available from the theater box office: https://bit.ly/RNYsn24Tix
The lineup, contained in this announcement, includes twenty-two (22) short films ranging from four (4) to less than ten (10) minutes in length by some of the most amazing filmmakers in New York and beyond.
The following films have been selected for inclusion in the Second Raindance New York Shorts Night.
Animation
Adventures of a Production Assistant, The: The Golden Rule (dir: Nina Kropf) An on-set production assistant learns the most important rule in the world of production.
Guest from Elsewhere, A (dir: Ethan Anderson) A stop motion 1930s fairy tale follows a monster that yearns to be a part of civilized human society.
Stalking The Bogeyman (dir: Markus Potter, Jack Dorfman) The true story of investigative journalist David Holthouse who plots to kill the man who sexually abused him when he was seven years old.
Yasuke the African Samurai (dir: Scott Palazzo) Tells the story of history’s first foreign samurai, who lived and fought in 16th Century Japan.
Comedy
Bird Poop (dir: Chase D Markoff)
Play List (dir: Caroline Parker Boyd) Some friends have more in common than you think.
Raging Doll (dir: Ruthie Marantz) A delusional millennial from The Bronx gets in the ring with a junior boxing champion known as The Smoke.
The 60 Second Omelette Challenge (dir: Tom Cavanaugh) Angela, a home cook records her 60 Second Omelette-making Challenge.
Documentary
a man who knits (dir: Ian Powell) Avid male knitting enthusiast Gene Throwe keeps the spirit of his late grandmother alive within the seemingly mundane practice of needlework.
If You Say Yes (dir: Antonello Velez, George Velez) Amputee Billy Davis prepares for a triathlon while raising money for charity.
Leaves of Three (dir: Julia de Guzman) Whimsical, fantastical, cheeky, and chilling love letter to the most maligned member of the forest: Poison Ivy.
This is IRA RICHER (dir: Rick Knief) Explore the mind, life, and influences of this visionary artist who landed in SOHO, NY in the 1980.
Horror/Thriller
EXIT (dir: Oriana Ng) A dangerous elevator ride tests a couple’s bond
KORPUS (dir Alexa De Hoyos, Sinhué F. Benavides) A writer can’t sleep because she doesn’t know how to start her next novel
Narrative
Be True to Your School (dir: Frank Harts) Bronx Born Haitian American teen Ruby Saint-Fleur finds it takes more than being a genius to save her life.
Graceless (dir: Marvin Van Buren) After Blair reveals to Zach a secret she’s been harboring, their relationship is put to the test.
Legacy: Chantell (dir: Kaye France) One fateful night, Chantell, speaks with a stranger who seemingly has known her entire life.
THE MARTYR OF HUDSON YARDS (dir: Kevin V. Doan) Wrought with a sudden relapse of anxiety attacks, a young Asian American artist traipses the recesses of his mind to figure out how to get back to his friends and family.
Treasure Imagination (dir: Scott Rice) A city boy is distraught when his beloved tablet is taken away by his mom.
Raindance New York Fellowship Award
This year’s Raindance New York Fellowship Award recipient is Bec Fordyce, an Australian actress and filmmaker based in Queens, New York. Her short “Killer Shoes” was presented at the first Raindance New York Shorts Night in 2023.
This year, we are thrilled to present her most recent award-winning short, “The One Who Got Called In.”
“We are thrilled to present Bec with this year’s Raindance New York Fellowship Award. She has been immensely helpful with this year’s festival. As a filmmaker, she is fascinating to watch. She blends laughter and screams brilliantly, crafting a unique brand of horror that reminds us that fear and humor are two sides of the same coin. She truly exemplifies the spirit of Raindance,” said Lorge.
The Raindance New York Fellowship Award is presented to volunteers and members of Raindance hubs from around the globe who have provided invaluable assistance to Raindance New York and made a tremendous impact on our programming.
Education
Raindance New York continued an exciting partnership with filmmaker Noam Kroll this year.
New to Shorts Night this year, Noam is providing a session on micro-short filmmaking.
Micro-short filmmaking is the creation of a 2-3 minute short film with very specific goals in a pressure-free environment, much like a painter making a doodle or sketch before working on a larger canvas.
Meet Our Sponsor – CINECOLOR
In addition, Noam’s post-production house, CINECOLOR, is offering discounts on its products and services to all filmmakers who submit to or are selected for this year’s Raindance New York Shorts Night.
Filmmakers who receive awards will also receive a full CINECOLOR Master Pack of post-production assets.
CINECOLOR is an innovative post-production house that leverages remote workflows to provide high-end finishing services for projects of any size. Over 150,000 filmmakers have now used their popular digital assets – including color correction LUTs and analog film grain – which are hand-crafted by filmmaker & founder Noam Kroll, and published monthly to www.cinecolor.io.
Ticket Information
Tickets may be purchased from the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater website for $21.09 each, which includes all fees.
https://bit.ly/RNYsn24Tix
For more information, images, interview requests, or press accreditations:
Raindance New York: nyc@raindance.org
About Raindance
Raindance Film Festival is the largest independent film festival in the UK and it has been recognized by Variety as “one of the world’s top 50 unmissable film festivals”. Raindance showcases the boldest, freshest content from British and international filmmakers. Industry and the public attend cutting-edge panels, talks and workshops. Raindance is a qualifying festival for Oscars®, BAFTA and BIFA.
Raindance is dedicated to fostering and promoting independent film around the world. Founded in 1992, it combines the Raindance Film Festival, film training courses, and Raindance Higher Education. Training courses are at the heart of the Raindance structure, aiming to give individuals the tools to start shooting their film, and covering screenwriting, production, directing, and virtual reality. Moreover, Raindance has developed three fully accredited Higher Education Film Programs, becoming the only major film festival in the world to offer higher education.
Raindance New York is the home for all things Raindance in New York and beyond. Reestablished in 2017, the hub supports and promotes independent films and filmmakers of all levels by offering film training, networking/mentoring opportunities, special events, and film screenings in and around New York City, the Hudson Valley, and Philadelphia.
Yours in Filmmaking,
Elliot Grove
Founder/CEO
Raindance
Tim Lorge
General Manager
Shorts Night Producer
Raindance New York
Ticket Info
Tickets are now available from The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater Box Office by clicking here: https://bit.ly/RNYsn24Tix
- Price: $21.09 each including all fees
- Program Starts: 6 P.M.
- Doors Open: 5:30 P.M.
- Seats are limited get your tickets now!!
Additional ticketing info is available from the MSDL Theater Box Office or https://bit.ly/RNYsn24Tix
Thank You
Raindance New York would like to thank the entire team for their tireless efforts over the past year to make this event possible.
Raindance Festival Management
Founder / CEO
Elliot Grove
Executive Director
David Martinez
Artistic Directors
Suzanne Ballantyne
Malaika Bova
Martyna Szmytkowska
Producer
José Solórzano Hijar
Technical Manager
Harvey Puttock
Raindance New York
Raindance New York GM, Producer and Event Curator
Tim Lorge
Producer
Stephanie Paul-Lorge
James Rose
Programmers
David Ceci
Drew Jordan
Special Thanks
Benmarl Winery
CINECOLOR
Fjord Vineyards
Noam Kroll
Marjorie S Deans Little Theater
Manager
Mike Lesser
Ticketing
Juan Boria
Stage Craft and Technical
David Kaplan