About us

RAI FILM is the cinema section of the Royal Anthropological Institute (RAI) – the world’s longest-established scholarly association dedicated to the promotion of anthropology (the study of humankind). Through film, we explore cultural diversity, encourage intercultural dialogue, and support filmmakers. We present a biennial film festival, organise screenings and film events across the UK, distribute ethnographic films for educational use, and maintain an extensive film archive and library, providing a dynamic platform and valuable resources for discovering the world of anthropological documentary filmmaking.