RAI Film Pricing and Access Plan

By providing flexible pricing and access options, RAI Film aims to cater to diverse audiences, from academic institutions to individual viewers, ensuring that valuable anthropological content reaches a wide audience globally.

Pricing Structure

Factors Influencing Prices

• Film Length: Higher rates for feature-length films compared to shorts.
• Audience Type: Institutional use commands higher prices than personal/home use.

Institutional Sales

• Eligible Entities: Universities, colleges, libraries, and other academic organizations.
• Usage Rights: Teaching, research, public screenings, and unlimited borrowing/viewing.

Personal or Home Use

• Usage Rights: Excludes group, public, teaching, and institutional screenings.
• Academic Use: Faculty can purchase at personal prices for private viewing or individual research.

Purchase Options

DVDs

Feature-Length Films and Selected Shorts

• Price: £80 / $100 / €90 plus P&P and VAT (if applicable)

Student Films and Most Short Films

• Price: £30 / $40 / €35 plus P&P and VAT (if applicable)

Postage and Packing (P&P)

• United Kingdom: £1.80 per item
• Rest of Europe: £3.50 / $5.70 / €4.30 per item
• Other Countries: £5.00 / $9.00 / €7.00 per item

Discount: Reduced P&P for orders over three items.

Digital Access

Institutional Access

• Providers: Alexander Street Press and Kanopy
• Pricing Models: Subscription plans, online rentals (variable periods), and sales of digital film files.
• Details: Access and pricing information are available on each film’s page.

Personal Use

• Platform: Vimeo On Demand
• Link: RAI Film Vimeo On Demand
• Availability: New titles added on a rolling basis.

Direct Digital Sales

• Availability: Select titles available for direct purchase (both institutional and personal use).
• Contact: For more information, reach out to the film office at film@therai.org.uk.

Additional Notes

• Territorial Restrictions: Some titles may have territorial restrictions, clearly indicated on each film page.
• Bulk Orders and Inquiries: For bulk orders, individual research copies, and school discounts, contact the film office at film@therai.org.uk.