Where Are We Now? Visual and Multimodal Anthropology
RAI Film Conference, 29 April – 2 May 2025
This virtual conference sits alongside the RAI Film Festival which is a biennial international event celebrating the best in documentary filmmaking from around the globe and established in 1985 by the Royal Anthropological Institute (UK). The festival showcases new work from academic anthropologists and related disciplines, and from filmmakers at all levels of experience from students to professionals. It looks for fearless films that ask difficult questions, build bridges, seek redress and promote social justice and dialogue. You can see our two most recent editions here: https://festival.raifilm.org.uk/
The RAI Film Festival 2025 will celebrate our 40th anniversary both in person and online: https://raifilm.org.uk/rai-film-festival-2025/
- The in-person film festival takes place 27-30 March 2025 at Watershed & Arnolfini, Bristol UK with screenings, gala events, workshops and talks.
- The online film festival takes place throughout April 2025, streaming 80 films, available 24/7 worldwide.
RAI Film Conference, 29 April – 2 May 2025
This online conference will include keynotes, panels, roundtable, workshops and paper presentations. Join us to explore the critical role of visual and multimodal anthropology in addressing contemporary global issues.
View the accepted panels, roundtables and workshops and the call for papers, then submit your proposals and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive forum for innovative and creative scholarly exchange.
Conference fees
Conference only:
RAI Fellows: £90, RAI Members: £145, Non-members: £175, Concessions (students; unemployed; retired persons): £50, Delegates from low-income countries (https://g2lm-lic.iza.org/call-phase-iv/list-of-lic/): £30.
Combined Film Festival (in-person in Bristol) and Conference:
Combined RAI Fellow: £230, Combined Non-members: £295, Combined Members: £265, Combined Concessions: £150, Combined low-income countries (https://g2lm-lic.iza.org/call-phase-iv/list-of-lic/): £120.
Both registration types include access to the online Film Festival.
