The Raindance Film Festival is celebrating its 19th anniversary in 2011, and once again guarantees a stellar lineup of the best in independent cinema. If you’re a fan of indie films and all that’s cutting edge, don’t miss a moment of this truly fantastic festival.

Films at Raindance
The Raindance Film Festival showcases all that’s great in independent filmmaking, from the no budget movies to the quirky pictures that attract the stars. The festival also highlights films from up and coming directors, writers and actors, so it’s the place to be if you’re in the mood for the newest flicks that London has to offer.

Raindance courses
Sadly they’re not courses on how to do an actual rain dance, but the company does sponsor many courses on how to become a top notch independent filmmaker. They’ll give you the inside scoop on how to make connections and create the best film possible. Thousands of people have attended their courses and have used their talents to become film writers, producers and directors.

British Independent Film Awards
Raindance also hosts its own Festival Awards ceremony, where honours are given to the year’s best offerings of independent film and cinema. Don’t miss out on this year’s awards and see if your favourite indie film gets its deserved congratulations.

Opening Night Gala
The opening night gala features the UK premiere of Another Earth, an eerie indie sci-fi drama that was a huge hit at this year's Sundance. The Another Earth premiere is part of a lineup of over 80 UK premieres that take place throughout the festival, alongside the return of popular strands such as Way Out Eastm, which showcases the best cult films to come out of Japan.

Where it's at
Most of the film screenings at this year's Raindance Film Festival are taking place at the Apollo West End at Piccadilly Circus, while the opening night gala featuring the premiere of Another Earth takes place at Cineworld Haymarket.

Apollo Piccadilly Circus

Cineworld Haymarket

Film trailers
With a programme that covers a diverse range of subjects from British black comedy to Cuban erotic fairytales, there is sure to be plenty on at this year's festival to get all film fans excited. Check out some of the films due to show at on the big screen by viewing the trailers below.

Another Earth Trailer

Black Pond Trailer

A Thousand Kisses Deep Trailer

Holy Rollers: The True Story of Card Counting Christians Trailer

Seamonsters Trailer

Ferozz Wild Riding Hood Trailer

Festival programme
The programme for the 2011 Raindance Film Festival gives you the chance to see everything from erotic films and cutting edge documentaries to innovative shorts and psychological thrillers. For further information on the 2011 programme, click on the link below.

Raindance Film Festival London

The Raindance Film Festival takes place from Wednesday 28th September – Sunday 9th October 2011.

Individual tickets for film screenings can be purchased from the main box office at the Apollo.

London Film Festival

Matrix Live London

London Fireworks Displays

Lord Mayors Show

London Cocktail Week

London Restaurant Festival

Disturbia at Southbank Centre

Halloween in London

Chocolate Festival at Southbank Centre