Winter film night: journeys with purpose

Join us for a night of thought-provoking short films that illuminate the diverse stories behind a collection of journeys with purpose.

Meet fellow film buffs and exploration enthusiasts in the Main Hall and Map Room bars. The bar will be open from 6.00pm and screenings will begin at 7.00pm.

Our programme of short films and documentaries feature a diverse range of voices and subject matter, storytelling styles, purposeful journeys and fascinating adventures.

This event will include Q&As with those involved in the production of the films and an interval, followed by a pay bar to continue the conversation into the evening.

Call for submissions

Are you a filmmaker working on geographical themes and looking for a platform for your work?

We are looking for completed short films up to 30 minutes in length on the theme of 'journeys with purpose'. You are encouraged to interpret this brief creatively, and in the context of the Society's mission to advance geographical knowledge.

Submissions will be screened by a panel of Society staff and Fellows and scored on a range of criteria, from thematic alignment to production values, impact and originality, before a final selection is made.

Films may have been previously screened in public and/or be available online, but must not be subject to a screening license fee. If selected, we may invite a representative to participate in an in-person Q&A as part of the evening programme.

The deadline for submission is 5.00pm on Friday 7 November 2025. Please email explore@rgs.org with any questions.

Submit your film

Booking information

• Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please create an account if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
• Tickets are £12, and £10 for Society members. 
• We do not issue tickets (electronic or physical) for this event. Instead your name will be on a list at the door. Please use the Society's entrance on Exhibition Road.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org

Accessibility at our events

We want everyone to feel welcome at our events. Key accessibility features of this event include:

• Step-free access to the event
• Accessible toilets
• Assistance dogs are welcome
• Hearing loop

For full details, please visit our accessibility page. If you have any questions or specific access requirements, feel free to get in touch with us on access@rgs.org