A global platform uniting ecologically conscious filmmakers to showcase works that raise awareness about pressing environmental issues through the magic of cinema.
The Rain International Nature Film Festival(RINFF) focuses on films made to project the awesomeness of nature through the lens of the maker. Festival aims to provide a forum for all across countries, to share their interest in birds and preserving the nature at its best, aiming at gradual and sustainable developments in the process.
The festival brings a good opportunity for filmmakers, professionals and the public to meet and initiate conversation on many important issues through different meetings and conferences within the framework of the event and to enjoy films concerning nature and wildlife at the same time. The festival will showcase feature films, short films and documentaries from across the globe with the central theme of nature. There is a competition in each category and the winners are announced and awarded. Festival aims to bring good opportunities to school and college students and the public internationally.
It is one of the festivals’ core mission to engage with the younger generation and to ensure their participation, thereby encouraging them to take up the responsibility of nature conservation, and to spread awareness to the rest of the society. This is vital today in these times of rapid environmental degradation primarily at the hands of self-centered and exploitative humans.
The Rain International Nature Film Festival is organized by Birds Club International and Jayaraj Foundation. Jayaraj Foundation is an earnest effort towards conserving nature and strengthening people’s welfare. Birds Club International(BCI) and SMART(Sports, Music, Art and Recreation Therapy) are two projects started by Jayaraj foundation. BCI is a non-commercial organization that aims at promoting global interest in birds, conservation of nature and the environment through public campaigns and education. Started in 2010, by National and International award winning Indian Filmmaker, Jayaraj Rajasekharan Nair, as part of the Jayaraj foundation, it is registered as a charitable organization to revive and conserve the environment, by tapping and utilizing optimum natural resources with the focus on birds to convey their message.
Eminent scientists, ecological researchers, and institutional leaders rendering scholarly counsel and adjudication oversight.
6 Advisors
Advisory Expert
Dr. Muralee Thummarukudy
Former Chief, Disaster Risk Reduction, UNEP
International Disaster Management & Environmental Expert. Global authority on environmental crisis response, resilience planning, and systemic risk mitigation.
Geologist & Disaster Management Expert; Former Head, Disaster Management Centre, ILDM, Government of Kerala. Pioneer in disaster risk governance and geo-hazard analysis.
ILDM Kerala
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Faunal Biology
Dr. P. V. Mohanan
Veterinary Doctor & Ornithologist
Former Assistant Director, Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Kerala. Leading avian taxonomist and conservationist focused on endemic avifauna and wetland ecosystems.
Dept. Animal Husbandry
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Agricultural Sciences
Dr. Sailaja Kumari M. S.
Associate Professor, Soil Science & Ag. Chemistry
Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Kumarakom, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU). Researches agro-ecology, Ramsar wetlands, and estuarine conservation.
RARS Kumarakom • KAU
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Ecology & Conservation
Dr. Bindu Raghavan
Avian / Wildlife Ecologist
Wildlife Trust of India (WTI). Renowned researcher on biodiversity corridors, migratory flyways, and species recovery programs across critical Indian wildlife habitats.
Wildlife Trust of India
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Our Sponsors
8th Rain International Nature Film Festival 2026
8th Rain International Nature Film Festival – Reel Making Competition 2026
🎬 Calling all nature lovers, storytellers and aspiring filmmakers! Participate in the Reel Making Competition organized as part of the 8th Rain International Nature Film Festival 2026 and showcase your creativity through the power of short films.
Submission Deadline
10 October 2026
Festival Dates
29, 30 & 31 October 2026
Festival Venue
SCMS School of Technology & Management, Muttom, Aluva
Competition Themes
Combat Desertification
Land reclamation, drought mitigation & living soils.
Submit your original reel through this Google Form. Share your perspective, inspire others and be part of a movement celebrating nature and environmental conservation.
Organized as part of the 8th Rain International Nature Film Festival 2026 • Supported by Birds Club International & Jayaraj Foundation