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The next Rainfall chapter is almost here — our n The next Rainfall chapter is almost here — our new studio space is finally ready for the big move. Stay tuned…
Up to our usual nonsense. #filmmaking #vfx #whati Up to our usual nonsense.

#filmmaking #vfx #whatishappening
Saying goodbye to some old friends. Rainfall start Saying goodbye to some old friends. Rainfall started on these computers, from 2008-2012. A lot of great memories. RIP FireWire ports.
Huge thanks to @filmquest for this awesome goodie Huge thanks to @filmquest for this awesome goodie bag that came with our award plaque. It was an honor to be part of your 10th anniversary #filmfestival!
Has it really been a year since Evenveil was relea Has it really been a year since Evenveil was released? We’d like to thank the new actors brought into the Rainfall family, @peters.alexism @nickapostolinadotcom @ariaxsong and @mullen.dawson 

We hope to keep working together in the future!
Can’t believe it was 10 years ago that we releas Can’t believe it was 10 years ago that we released our Wonder Woman short! This was an incredibly fun production and collaboration with many talented friends.
What an amazing night at the @burbankfilmfest! Eve What an amazing night at the @burbankfilmfest! Evenveil won Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy short, and we were treated to an in depth interview with Tim Burton about his incredible career. Huge thanks to the fest organizers, volunteers, and voters. 

#filmfestival #burbankfilmfestival #shortfilm
We are very excited to announce two new festival s We are very excited to announce two new festival screenings for Evenveil - the esteemed @hollyshorts and @burbankfilmfest! Thank you to both for selecting our short. 

We will post updates when the screening dates get close. If you’re attending either of these fests, come say hi!
We fully support the SAG/WGA strike and will not b We fully support the SAG/WGA strike and will not be crossing picket lines or engaging in union production until fair deals are struck for this industry. #sagaftrastrong #wgastrong #unionstrong
Evenveil is screening at the LA IFS Film Festival Evenveil is screening at the LA IFS Film Festival on May 30th! Regal Cinemas at LA Live will be showing a new 4K digital master along with other awesome short films. 

Search eventbrite for IFS 2023 if you want to get tickets.
We did a recent test shoot with our Aivascope #ana We did a recent test shoot with our Aivascope #anamorphic adapter — went well even with a surprise rainstorm! @gregoryleekenyon and @mullen.dawson did nice work as father & son ranchers. 

Dir/DP: @sambalcomb 
Prod: @beverly.batzel
Camera: #blackmagicdesign Ursa
Some exciting Evenveil updates — we’re happy t Some exciting Evenveil updates — we’re happy to announce it won Best Narrative Short, Best Fantasy, and Best Visual Effects at the Vegas Movie Awards (oh and also voted the audience favorite). It has also just been selected by the Malibu Intl Film Festival, which happens next month!

Additionally, it will be screening at Comic Con Revolution at the Ontario Convention Center, May 20-21. Let us know if you plan to attend!

#filmfestival #shortfilm @vegasmovieawards @malibufilmfestival @comicconrevolution
Rainfall Films launched 15 years ago with this @ig Rainfall Films launched 15 years ago with this @igndotcom Legend of Zelda April Fools trailer directed by @sambalcomb. What a long, strange journey it has been. 

#legendofzelda #aprilfools #trailer #ign
Huge thank you to @geekfestfilmfest for the offici Huge thank you to @geekfestfilmfest for the official selection and @lafilmawards for the best narrative short award! Here’s to an incredible 2023. 🎉
Big thanks to FirstShowing.net for selecting Evenv Big thanks to FirstShowing.net for selecting Evenveil as one of your favorite short films of 2022!
You can check out a making-of video about the prod You can check out a making-of video about the production of Evenveil right now at: Evenveil.com and on our YouTube channel!
We’re overjoyed to be featured on @shortofthewee We’re overjoyed to be featured on @shortoftheweek - head to their site for the writeup and more details of the production. 

shortoftheweek.com
Watch the film: evenveil.com

#shortfilm #fantasy #filmmaking
Fun fact: the lore and characters of Evenveil take Fun fact: the lore and characters of Evenveil take place in the same world as Ancanar, a project from the early 2000s by @sambalcomb and @corsiglia.films. Some of the same actors appear, such as @gregoryleekenyon!
Our sincere thanks to everyone who checked out Eve Our sincere thanks to everyone who checked out Evenveil this week. Here’s some behind the scenes pics from the shoot — have a great weekend everybody!
Major shoutout to our incredible Evenveil cast, th Major shoutout to our incredible Evenveil cast, the wicked axe by @cedarlore, and the beautiful costumes by @twinrosesdesigns.
Our new fantasy short film, Evenveil, has premiere Our new fantasy short film, Evenveil, has premiered today! Watch it now at evenveil.com

#shortfilm #fantasy #epic #movie #premiere
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On November 1st we will be premiering a new #short On November 1st we will be premiering a new #shortfilm! This has been in the works a long time, and we can’t wait to show you. 

Stay tuned here and at rainfall.film for more.
Our music video Glass Ship has been hitting the #f Our music video Glass Ship has been hitting the #filmfestival scene this year. Our sincere thanks to these incredible fests for the selections and wins so far. We're looking forward to the Portland Film Festival next month!
Shooting a few last minute insert shots. Shooting a few last minute insert shots.
14 years ago @igndotcom released our Zelda trailer 14 years ago @igndotcom released our Zelda trailer, as we launched Rainfall Films. We hoped it would mark the next chapter in our lives; none of us knew just how important April 1 would become to us.
The Veil opens a pathway to many intruders. Repos The Veil opens a pathway to many intruders. 
Repost from @sambalcomb
We’re extremely proud to be awarded Best Music V We’re extremely proud to be awarded Best Music Video for Glass Ship at the Los Angeles Film Awards @lafilmawards! #filmfestival
The Paris Play Film Festival has awarded Glass Shi The Paris Play Film Festival has awarded Glass Ship the winner for Best Music Video! 

rainfall.film/glassship
A study in hanging lanterns. … #c4d #redshift # A study in hanging lanterns. 
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#c4d #redshift #dailyrender #fantasy
Finlomë, last of the seraphic elementals. Played Finlomë, last of the seraphic elementals. Played by the wonderful @ralphlister - costume by @twinrosesdesigns - sword by Joe Piela
The animated posters we designed for Finch can now The animated posters we designed for Finch can now be seen playing on every device in Apple stores around the world (also in Times Square). Neat.
Jesse got a break from editing to pose dramaticall Jesse got a break from editing to pose dramatically. 

#filmmaking #vfx #lunchbreak
So close you can feel it. Music video coming soon. So close you can feel it. Music video coming soon. 

#musicvideo #spookyseason #cinematography
When you gotta pare it down to the essentials. #f When you gotta pare it down to the essentials.

#filmmaking #blackmagicdesign
Ambience is key to a happy work day. #battlestatio Ambience is key to a happy work day. #battlestations
Rainfall HQ getting a late summer makeover. Bye by Rainfall HQ getting a late summer makeover. Bye bye stucco.
Just when you thought things couldn’t get strang Just when you thought things couldn’t get stranger around here… #production #spooky #setlife
Feels good to be back on set after a long hiatus. Feels good to be back on set after a long hiatus. Huge thanks to our amazing cast and crew! 

#production #setlife🎥 

@mullen.dawson @alondraexcene @autumnontuesdays @twinrosesdesigns @peters.alexism @sambalcomb 

Photo credit: @makingmagicwithsarahjane
Quick test of a 100mm macro before heading out in Quick test of a 100mm macro before heading out in the field.
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