HEZAYAH Students from the first workshop continue developing their skills through a second phase
Sep 26, 2012
As part of a programme of workshops conducted by GDU (gulf development unit) for new Qatari screenwriters…
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DFI Calls Out For Volunteers For 4th Edition of Doha Tribeca Film Festival
Sep 24, 2012
Doha Film Institute (DFI) is calling out to all film enthusiasts wishing to gain invaluable experience at this year’s Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF) from…
IFC Films Takes North American Rights To Mira Nair's "The Reluctant Fundamentalist"
Sep 14, 2012
IFC Films announced from the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival that the company is acquiring all North American rights to…
Mira Nair’s ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’ to usher in 4th Doha Tribeca Film Festival
Aug 30, 2012 — Film Festival
‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist,’ DFI latest financed film, to mark MENA premiere
Katara DFI Cinema Announces Two Upcoming Titles
Aug 28, 2012
Katara, Cultural Village and Doha Film Institute (DFI) are pleased to announce two upcoming titles as part of the Katara DFI Cinema series.
Katara DFI Cinema Screens “Koran by Heart” in Ramadan
Jul 25, 2012
Katara and Doha Film Institute (DFI) will host a special Ramadan charity screening of the HBO documentary ‘Koran by Heart’, directed by Greg Barker, on Wed…
Doha Film Institute Announces New Vice Chair for Doha Tribeca Film Festival
Jul 22, 2012
Fourth Edition of the Festival to run for 8 days
Young Juror Delegation Travels to Italy to Attend Renowned Children’s Film Festival
Jul 16, 2012
Three students represent Qatar at 2012 Giffoni International Film Festival
New Nationwide Screenwriting Development Programme ‘Hezayah’ to Support Local Talents
Jul 03, 2012
Doha Film Institute Announces Gulf Development Unit to Support Regional Filmmaking; Fourth Edition of DTFF to run 17-24 November 2012
DFI Provides Vital Film Grants to New Wave of Gulf Filmmakers
Jun 17, 2012 — Financing
Funding is part of region’s ongoing support for emerging film industries in MENA
DFI’s First Short Animation ‘Rain’ Exclusive Screening
Jun 12, 2012
Doha Film Institute screened its first short animation, ‘Rain’ at an exclusive screening in Katara on Sunday 10th June.
DFI supports Northwestern Screening of Microphone
Jun 07, 2012
Doha Film Institute supported the screening of the film, “Microphone” organized by Northwestern on Tuesday 6 June. The Director, Ahmad Abdalla was present at…
Katara DFI Cinema Returns With Qatar Premiere Of Oscar Winner 'A Separation'
May 22, 2012
Katara and Doha Film Institute (DFI) will continue a new strand of world cinema screenings with the highly acclaimed Oscar-winning® Iranian film A Separation.
TED Announces Speakers For First Ever TEDxSummit in Doha
May 10, 2012
Artists, scientists and pioneering thinkers to be among those sharing ideas at the event hosted by the Doha Film Institute
Acclaimed Film ‘Take Shelter’ Screens for First Time in Gulf
May 10, 2012
Katara and Doha Film Institute (DFI) will present a one-week theatrical release of ‘Take Shelter’, the highly acclaimed ‘indie’ dramatic thriller.