DFI Cinema Teams up with Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for new Thematic Film Series
Aug 24, 2016 — The Institute
Legendary Film Composer Patrick Doyle to Present Master-Class at Inaugural ‘A Symphony of Films’ Series
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Doha Film Institute chooses 4 short films by Qatari directors for Qatari Film Fund Spring 2016 grants
Jul 28, 2016
The Doha Film Institute has announced the grantees of its Qatari Film Fund as part of the Spring 2016 cycle. Four short films by Qatari directors have been…
Doha Film Institute Supported Films Win Major Awards at 2016 Cannes Film Festival
May 24, 2016
Four films supported by the Doha Film Institute have won top honours in key sections of the 69th Cannes Film Festival…
Qatari Filmmakers in Cannes Explore the World of Cinema and Present their Stories
May 19, 2016
Doha Film Institute hosts upcoming local talents at the prestigious event to support them in advancing their filmmaking careers
Doha Film Institute Announces Spring 2016 Grant Recipients: 26 projects from 14 countries to receive funding
May 17, 2016
Six DFI Grantees selected for screening in key sections at this year’s Cannes Film Festival including Divines, Apprentice, Dogs, Mimosas, Tramontane and…
Asghar Farhadi’s ‘The Salesman’ among 7 films supported by Doha Film Festival Selected to Screen at 2016 Cannes Film Festival
May 10, 2016
Asghar Farhadi’s ‘The Salesman’ among 7 films supported by Doha Film Festival Selected to Screen at 2016 Cannes Film Festival
Masters of cinema and global film professionals endorse Qumra
Mar 20, 2016
Masters of cinema & global film professionals endorse
Qumra for its innovative and purposeful approach and
positive impact on regional industry
Qumra Master Joshua Oppenheimer explores the nature and purpose of non-fiction film and empathy in cinema
Mar 10, 2016
Masterclass by Oppenheimer discusses the importance of metaphor in documentary filmmaking, sentimentality as a form of escapism and the impact of political…
Industry experts reveal insights to securing funding for film projects during Doha Film Institute’s Qumra event
Mar 10, 2016
Having a grand ambition and vision for cinema is one thing; securing the funds and production support, however, serves a stumbling block for many.
NU-Q – DFI report indicates shifting, expanding media industries in Middle East
Mar 09, 2016
A new report by Northwestern University in Qatar…
Qumra Master Aleksandr Sokurov challenges typical notions of cinema to inspire young filmmakers to push boundaries
Mar 09, 2016
Masterclass by Sokurov urges filmmakers to learn all aspects of cinema
Discover oneself through cinema, advises Qumra Master Naomi Kawase
Mar 08, 2016
Masterclass by Kawase becomes a spiritual journey into her life and outlook
Pursue artistic vision but also focus on smart marketing, experts tell emerging filmmakers at Qumra
Mar 08, 2016
In another day of intensive project development sessions and consultations with international industry experts…
Be ready to change your minds and take on projects that challenge you to keep motivated, advises Qumra Master Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Mar 07, 2016
Masterclass by Ceylan takes audiences through his films, scripting process and keen interest in the editing process
James Schamus inspires a packed audience at Qumra revealing how he first got interested in film, his long working relationship with Academy-Award winning filmmaker Ang Lee, his experience as a producer, screenwriter and CEO in independent cinema, and his
Mar 07, 2016
Moderated by Richard Pēna, the session showed clips from Schamus’ films including Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Ride with the Devil and his short documentary T