Raindance Film School
London, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
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- Founded
- 1992
Overview
Raindance Film School is a London-based accredited independent film school founded in 1992 by Elliot Grove. Rooted in the ethos that independent filmmaking belongs to everyone, Raindance offers practical, industry-focused education across filmmaking, screenwriting, acting, animation, digital arts, creative business, and production design. Programmes range from short intensive courses to HND (accredited by Pearson), BA (Hons) (validated by De Montfort University), and MA degrees. The school is approved by the Office for Students and is a UKVI-approved Student Sponsor. It is connected to the Raindance Film Festival — a BAFTA and Academy Award-qualifying festival — and the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA). In 2026, the school reduced its fees to £6,350, moving to a larger North West London campus at Windermere House, Kendal Avenue, London W3 0XA. Student Finance England is available for eligible UK students on degree-level programmes.
Fields of study
- Film & Television
- Performing Arts
- Screenwriting
- Directing
- Animation
- Creative Business
- Digital Arts
- Production Design
- Journalism and Documentary
- Acting
- Marketing
Accreditation: Pearson; De Montfort University; Office for Students
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September 2026, September 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@raindance.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
£14,950
From about $18,986 / year
Domestic students
£6,350
HND and BA programmes: £6,350 (UK students). MA Filmmaking and MA Screenwriting: £11,950 (UK), £14,950 (International). Payment plans available. Student Finance England available for eligible UK students on degree-level programmes.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) in Film and Performing Arts Practices (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| HND Acting (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| HND Directing (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| HND Filmmaking (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| HND Journalism and Documentary (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| HND Screenwriting (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| MA Filmmaking (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | Master's | — | £14,950 / total | Varies | — |
| MA Screenwriting (opens in a new tab)Online | Master's | 1 year | £14,950 / total | Varies | — |
| Top-Up BA in Film & Performing Arts Practices (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.