Eight Films Supported by Doha Film Institute Selected to 77th Venice Film Festival
Aug 30, 2020
Eight films supported by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) have been officially selected to participate at the 2020 Venice International Film Festival…
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Doha Film Institute Opens Jury Applications for Ajyal Film Festival 2020
Aug 24, 2020 — Film Festival
The Doha Film Institute (DFI) is accepting juror applications from youth from Qatar and beyond for the eighth edition of its flagship Ajyal Film Festival…
Doha Film Institute to Host Online ‘First Cut Lab’ to Foster the Artistic Potential of Film Projects from the Region
Jul 13, 2020 — Education
The Doha Film Institute (DFI) will host a comprehensive ‘First Cut Lab’ in a special online edition from June 18, in a series of four main sessions…
Doha Film Institute Hosts ‘Hezayah Screenwriting Lab’ for Feature Screenplay Development
Jul 08, 2020
The Doha Film Institute (DFI) is hosting the latest edition of its popular ‘Hezayah Screenwriting Lab’ for emerging screenwriters and writer-directors to…
39 Diverse Projects by Arab and International Talents Selected for the Doha Film Institute’s 2020 Spring Grants
Jul 01, 2020 — Financing
An impressive slate of 39 projects by first-and-second-time filmmakers from around the world and established names from the Arab world have been selected…
Ministry of Education and Higher Education Partners With Doha Film Institute to Launch Inspiring Youth Short Film Competition
Apr 12, 2020
Opening new avenues to creative development and education, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education has partnered with the Do…
Qumra 2020, Doha Film Institutes Talent Incubation Event Presents Adapted Online Mentorship And Support Program
Mar 21, 2020
In the best interest of the health and safety of local residents and international visitors, the Doha Film Institute (DFI) made the decision to cancel…
Doha Film Institute Cancels Qumra 2020 As Part of Risk Management of the Spread of COVID-19
Mar 03, 2020
Assuming responsibility for the management of the health and safety of its residents and international visitors, the Doha Film Institute (DFI) has made the…
Qumra confirms film visionaries Claire Denis and Phedon Papamichael to join its 2020 Masters lineup
Feb 23, 2020
Legendary French auteur Claire Denis and BAFTA and Academy Award® nominated cinematographer Phedon Papamichael are confirmed to join the Qumra 2020…
Doha Film Institute Announces James Gray, Jessica Hausner and Mark Mangini as Qumra 2020 Masters
Feb 04, 2020
Academy Award-winning American sound designer Mark Mangini, Cannes Film Festival veterans American director James Gray and Austrian film director…
Doha Film Institute Announces Record 42 Global Projects for Fall Grants 2019 Cycle
Jan 28, 2020 — Financing
An unprecedented slate of 42 projects by first-and-second-time, and established MENA filmmakers from around the world and emerging names from the region…
Doha Film Institute participates in Qatar National Day celebrations at Darb Al Saai
Dec 12, 2019
In celebration of this year’s Qatar National Day, the Doha Film Institute (DFI) is set to offer a wide range of family and film-related activities…
7th Ajyal Film Festival Delivers Unforgettable Experiences
Nov 24, 2019 — Film Festival
The seventh edition of the Ajyal Film Festival, the Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) annual cinema event, presented an exciting slate of film screening, events…
Ajyal Film Festival Closing Ceremony Celebrates Best of Films in 2019 Competition
Nov 24, 2019 — Film Festival
The seventh Ajyal Film Festival, hosted by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) at Katara Cultural Village, concluded with a festive closing ceremony, where the…
HE Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali Shares His Creative Perspective with 2019 Ajyal Jurors
Nov 23, 2019 — Film Festival
Ajyal Film Festival 2019, the Doha Film Institute’s (DF) annual cinema event, hosted HE Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali, Minister of Culture and Sports, as part of…