This project shines a light on underrepresented voices and stories from the Global Majority, with a particular focus on the Global South, by celebrating and preserving iniva’s rich moving image archive.
The unique collection of mixed media materials, document iniva’s rich programming history and addressing themes such as Black diaspora perspectives, migration, cultural memory, race relations in Britain, desire, and personal migrant experiences. The collection allows engagement with films that provide critical reflections on the Black British experience, post-colonial identity and community resilience; documentaries on socio-political issues; as well as poetic and artistic films that explore displacement and environmental climate change.
By cataloguing and sharing these moving image works iniva’s project ensures that these critical cultural narratives are preserved, accessible, and celebrated. It highlights the ongoing relevance of these themes, fostering dialogue with contemporary filmmakers and increasing knowledge for future audiences.
This initiative is supported by the BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund.