Doha Film Institute Organizes Entrepreneurship Workshop for Geekdom Artists
May 03, 2023
The Doha Film Institute (DFI) inspired promising contemporary creatives to turn their passion into a career in its recent entrepreneurship workshop…
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Doha Film Institute hosts Ramadan Gabqa for the local creative community
Apr 10, 2023 — The Institute
Held at Mandarin Oriental at Msheireb Downtown Doha, the special gathering brought together filmmakers, artists, and guests who celebrated the spirit of…
‘Qumra’s focus is on building long-term relationships and strengthening diversity of new cinematic voices’
Mar 15, 2023
The Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) annual talent incubator event for Arab and international cinema, Qumra 2023, focuses on building long-term relationships…
Understand why and how people behave, and research the theme extensively, says Qumra Master Michael Winterbottom
Mar 15, 2023
the critically acclaimed British filmmaker renowned for unconventional narratives and hard-hitting social commentary, said extensive research and meeting…
Being a costume designer is one half design and the other exploring the psychology of the characters, says Qumra Master Jacqueline West
Mar 14, 2023
Four-time Academy Award nominee for Best Achievement in Costume Design Qumra Master Jacqueline West described her creative process to emerging filmmakers…
Arab and international filmmakers celebrate Qumra 2023 for invaluable support in their film journey
Mar 13, 2023
Filmmakers from the region and beyond, whose projects are nurtured at Qumra, the annual industry incubator event by the Doha Film Institute, have highlighted…
Focus on the power of the narrative and see the film frame by frame in your mind, Qumra Master Sir Christopher Hampton tells emerging scriptwriters
Mar 13, 2023
Academy Award winning screenwriter and director Qumra Master Sir Christopher Hampton had a powerful message for emerging scriptwriters and directors:…
Surround yourself with the best and invest in the creative process, Qumra Master David Parfitt tells aspiring film producers
Mar 12, 2023
Academy Award winning producer and Qumra Master David Parfitt drew on his four decades of experience in filmmaking at his masterclass at Qumra 2023…
Filmmakers in Qatar highlight role of Qumra in building a strong national film and creative industry
Mar 12, 2023
Filmmakers in Qatar, both nationals and those who call the country home, have highlighted the role of Qumra, the annual industry incubator event by the…
Build trust with actors and crew, and explore instinctive filmmaking, Qumra Master Lynne Ramsay tells emerging talent
Mar 11, 2023
Highly original even when she adapts literary works to cinema, Cannes and BAFTA-award winning director and Qumra Master Lynne Ramsay was effervescent and…
Qumra lends voice and much-needed space to emerging talent, say accomplished Arab filmmakers
Mar 11, 2023
The Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) annual talent incubator event for Arab and international cinema, Qumra 2023, plays a decisive role in shaping the new…
Doha Film Institute’s Qumra 2023 commences with inspiring discussions and screenings of emerging voices in cinema
Mar 10, 2023
The Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) annual talent incubator event for Arab and international cinema, Qumra 2023, flagged off today in the presence of Her…
Leading national and global cultural, corporate and media entities help deliver Doha Film Institute’s Qumra 2023
Mar 09, 2023
Leading cultural, corporate and media entities from Qatar and international have partnered with the Doha Film Institute to deliver a memorable Qumra 2023…
Doha Film Institute’s Qumra 2023 celebrates country’s vibrant film ecosystem with 13 projects from Qatar
Mar 08, 2023
The Doha Film Institute’s annual industry incubator event, Qumra 2023, is shining a spotlight on the country’s thriving creative and film ecosystem with 13…
Global film industry to converge in Qatar at Doha Film Institute’s Qumra 2023
Mar 07, 2023
Qumra, the Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) annual talent incubator for Arab and international cinema will bring together over 200 international industry experts…