Celebrate Qatar’s Diversity at #Dari Qatar Screening on 4 April at Qatar International Food festival
Apr 02, 2017
In partnership with Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF), the Doha Film Institute screens the crowd-sourced film…
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Doha Film Institute Curates Special Film Menu for the 8th Qatar International Food Festival
Mar 29, 2017
In celebration of Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF), Doha Film Institute (DFI) has curated an eclectic selection of films for the community to enjoy…
Qumra Master 2017 Lucrecia Martel urges young Arab filmmakers to develop new perceptions of reality
Mar 08, 2017
Concluding the Qumra 2017 Master Class, award-winning film director and screenwriter Lucrecia Martel guided emerging filmmakers to understand the intrinsic…
The Simpsons’ writer and producer Mike Reiss takes Qumra Talks’ guests on a hilarious journey through his career
Mar 07, 2017
Mike Reiss, winner of four Emmy Awards and famed for writing The Simpsons for three decades, took the audience through his illustrious career at a packed…
Qumra 2017 Master and Two Time Oscar® Winner Asghar Farhadi discusses how he brings realism to film
Mar 07, 2017
Oscar®-winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi delivered his Master Class at Qumra 2017 today, his first public speaking event since his Best Foreign Language Film…
Document heritage or risk losing your history, reminds Qumra Master Rithy Panh
Mar 06, 2017
Cambodian-French filmmaker and Qumra Master Rithy Panh had a word of advice for emerging filmmakers in Qatar. “This place has changed a lot in the past 20…
First Qumra Talk explores the power of online film distribution
Mar 06, 2017
Qumra Talks, a new initiative at the third edition of Qumra, the industry event by the Doha Film Institute, kicked off with the first session focusing on…
‘The more local your film, the more universal it is,’ says Qumra Master Bruno Dumont
Mar 05, 2017
Qumra Master Bruno Dumont, delivering his Master Class at the third edition of Qumra, the industry event by the Doha Film Institute, urged emerging…
Qumra helps identify new talents and promote ‘inter-festival’ collaboration, says international film fest directors
Mar 04, 2017
Qumra, the industry initiative by the Doha Film Institute to nurture the new generation of filmmakers, helps in promoting inter-festival collaboration by…
‘Have a point of view and do not play by rules,’ Qumra Master Paulo Branco advises delegates
Mar 04, 2017
Qumra Master Paulo Branco, honoured as one of the ‘Greatest European Producers’ with over 300 films to his credit, shared his journey in films in an…
3rd Qumra commences in Doha with celebration of Modern Masters and New Voices in cinema
Mar 03, 2017
The third edition of Qumra, the industry initiative by the Doha Film Institute, commenced with a celebration of Modern Masters and New Voices in cinema, with…
Qumra 2017 to host over 100 international film experts including festival directors, producers, sales agents and consultants
Mar 02, 2017
The third edition of Qumra, the annual industry event by the Doha Film Institute aimed at mentoring and promoting the new generation of filmmakers, will host…
Qumra 2017 receives strong support of government entities, global film bodies and industry leaders
Mar 02, 2017
The third edition of Qumra, the industry initiative by the Doha Film Institute that aims to mentor and nurture next generation filmmakers, has received…
Qumra 2017 to nurture 12 Qatar-based projects presenting diverse themes
Feb 27, 2017
The third edition of Qumra, the industry initiative by the Doha Film Institute to nurture the new generation of film talents, will extend mentoring and…
Qumra Talks to host global experts for in-depth discussions on film distribution, animation and the power of digital media
Feb 26, 2017
Qumra 2017, the industry initiative by the Doha Film Institute to nurture the next generation of filmmaking talent, will host the inaugural Qumra Talks from…