5th Ajyal Youth Film Festival Introduces ‘Al Ahali’ Programme for Parents
Nov 09, 2017
The fifth Ajyal Youth Film Festival, presented by the Doha Film Institute from Nov. 29 to Dec. 4, has expanded its community outreach this year with the…
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Doha Film Institute’s Cinema Under the Stars Presents 4 Starry Nights of American Cinema
Nov 01, 2017
The Doha Film Institute, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Qatar, presents a special programme for its ‘Cinema Under the Stars’ series, as part of…
Doha Film Institute strengthens international outreach with co-finance support to new global film projects
Oct 24, 2017
The Doha Film Institute has further strengthened its roster of international film projects with three new co-financed films that not only highlight emerging…
Doha Film Institute’s Producers Lab from Nov. 12 to 18 to strengthen skills of MENA-based producers
Oct 16, 2017
Following the success of the first edition in 2016, the Doha Film Institute has opened applications for the 2017 edition of its Producers Lab to be held from…
Doha Film Institute invites volunteers for 5th Ajyal Youth Film Festival
Oct 08, 2017
As the countdown to the fifth edition of the Ajyal Youth Film Festival begins, the Doha Film Institute is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to get involved and…
Doha Film Institute Opens Submissions for 2017 Ajyal Jury Programme
Oct 04, 2017
The Doha Film Institute has opened invitations from 8 to 21-year-olds based in Qatar and around the region, to be an Ajyal Juror and gain fascinating…
DFI Cinema celebrates the collaboration of film and music with 2nd edition of ‘A Symphony of Films’ from Sept. 21 to 26
Sep 19, 2017
A week-long celebration of film and music awaits audiences as the Doha Film Institute Cinema (DFI Cinema) presents the second edition of the thematic series,…
Doha Film Institute selects 6 projects from Qatari filmmakers for the 2017 Qatari Film Fund Spring grants
Sep 17, 2017
The Doha Film Institute announced today the recipients of the Qatari Film Fund Spring 2017 grants, dedicated to nurturing home-grown filmmaking talents by…
12 films supported by Doha Film Institute put the spotlight on Arab talent and emerging filmmakers at 2017 Toronto International Film Festival
Sep 05, 2017
A strong contingent of 12 films supported by the Doha Film Institute will shine the spotlight on film talent from the Arab region and beyond, at the…
Doha Film Institute to host Practical Labs in film production to strengthen local talent
Aug 30, 2017
As part of the Qatar Germany 2017 Year of Culture, the Doha Film Institute has launched a series of Practical Labs on various aspects of film production…
Five Made in Qatar Films to Screen at 2017 Sarajevo Film Festival
Aug 10, 2017
Doha Film Institute is shining the spotlight on Qatar’s homegrown talent with the showcase of five Made in Qatar films at the 2017 Sarajevo Film Festival …
Doha Film Institute hosts Ajyal jurors at the 47th Giffoni Film Festival in Italy
Jul 23, 2017
Doha Film Institute has underlined its commitment to encouraging cultural exchange through film at the Giffoni Film Festival, the largest children’s film…
Doha Film Institute Celebrates Online Premiere of Landmark Inspirational Project #DariQatar
Jun 20, 2017
#DariQatar, the crowd-sourced landmark film initiative by Doha Film Institute and Qatar Tourism Authority, has been launched on YouTube, taking the…
Doha Film Institute announces co-financing partnership of ‘Loving Vincent’, the world’s first fully painted feature film
May 24, 2017
Strengthening its ongoing commitment to international film production, the Doha Film Institute today announced its latest co-financing partnership on the…
Doha Film Institute selects 29 film projects from 16 countries for Spring Grants 2017
May 22, 2017
The Doha Film Institute today announced that 29 film projects from 16 countries have been chosen for its Spring Grants 2017, which supports regional and…