Linda Ainouche

Linda Aïnouche, Ph.D, is an accomplished Documentary Filmmaker and Anthropologist Researcher. An avid traveler passionate about international cultural exploration, Linda’s films expertly create distinctive portraits of outcast people. As a multi-lingual Ethnographer and Cultural Analyst, Linda’s background in research and fieldwork aid her adventures into communities around the world.

Born into a multicultural family in France, Linda has lived and studied in countries around the world. An ethnographer whose work has been published widely in English and French, she is a self-initiated researcher whose passion for challenging fieldwork. She is considered a leading expert in Jainism, one of the world oldest monastic traditions. Now residing in New York City, Linda uses her global upbringing and anthropological training to synthesize social issues and cultural heritage in her documentaries.

Dreadlocks Story, Linda’s feature documentary, sheds light on the extraordinary untold story of Hindu roots in Jamaican Rastafari culture. A subject never before investigated on film, Dreadlocks Story is a unique exploration of a predominantly male topic through a female lens. A arduous endeavor with a rewarding outcome, this documentary was filmed across four countries (France, India, Jamaica, and the USA) in four languages (English, French, Hindi, and Jamaican Patois) with four local crews. A fascinating cross-cultural historical study, Dreadlocks Story uses its global perspective to present a diverse and vivid portrayal of Rasta culture and the array of cultural influences that guide it. Filled with riveting interviews, Dreadlocks Story’s success comes from Linda’s ability to capture the essence of her subjects. The film has been screened in theaters around the world as part of film festivals and cultural events.

Following a nineteen years journey working in public, academic, and governmental sectors, Linda founded Look At My Productions. Enthusiastic about uniting artists and activists, she collaborates with cultural consultants and independent filmmakers around the world for education. She also enjoys producing live events. Notably, she was a contributing curator for a UN event in honor of ‘The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.’