Qumra 2025 Wraps with Resounding Praise from Global Film Luminaries
Apr 10, 2025
Qumra, the annual talent incubator by Doha Film Institute (DFI), concluded its six-day run bringing together emerging filmmakers and some of the world’s most…
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Doha Film Institute has shaped a strong film ecosystem by empowering talents to pursue full-time careers in cinema
Apr 09, 2025
Over 15 years, Doha Film Institute has provided a gateway for emerging talents to “have the courage to pursue full-time careers” in cinema, observed the…
Doha offers great opportunities for directors to broaden their horizons: Qumra Master Johnnie To
Apr 09, 2025
Qumra Master Johnnie To, one of Hong Kong’s most influential and celebrated filmmakers, underlined the need for constant evolution and cross-border…
Arab and International Filmmakers Praise Qumra 2025 for Pushing Powerful Films to the Forefront
Apr 08, 2025
Arab and international filmmakers presenting their projects at Qumra 2025, the annual talent incubator by Doha Film Institute, hailed the industry event for…
From the country’s first feature film to bold themes, Qatar’s filmmakers step up the creative ecosystem
Apr 07, 2025
The 11th edition of Qumra, Doha Film Institute’s annual talent incubator, opens a window to the evolution of the nation’s film industry with young filmmakers…
Cinema as discourse in understanding humanity: Qumra Master Lav Diaz
Apr 07, 2025
Qumra Master Lav Diaz, the acclaimed Filipino filmmaker known for meditative works that explore his nation’s authentic soul and its chequered history…
Qumra 2025 film screenings continue to captivate audiences at the Museum of Islamic Art
Apr 06, 2025
Qumra 2025’s public film screenings, which began to light up the big screen on 4 April, will continue to engage audiences from around the world at the Museum…
Qumra Master Darius Khondji underlines the power of storytelling through light – or the lack of it – to deliver authentic works of art
Apr 06, 2025
Qumra Master Darius Khondji, the acclaimed Iranian-French cinematographer whose body of work (Se7en, Delicatessen, Uncut Gems, Mickey 17) has defined some…
Cinema is the most powerful tool to preserve identity and fight oblivion: Qumra Master Walter Salles
Apr 05, 2025
Qumra Master Walter Salles (Central Station, The Motorcycle Diaries), the acclaimed Brazilian filmmaker whose films have captured the evolving identity…
Doha Film Institute’s 11th Qumra welcomes global film experts to mentor emerging talent
Apr 04, 2025
The eleventh edition of Qumra, Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) renowned talent incubator for Arab and international cinema, opened today with distinguished film…
Doha Film Institute Announces Qumra 2025 Local and Global Cultural and Corporate Partners
Mar 26, 2025
The 11th edition of Qumra, Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) annual talent incubator for Arab and international cinema, has announced leading global and national…
Qumra 2025 by Doha Film Institute to Nurture 18 Promising Projects from Qatar
Mar 23, 2025
Doha Film Institute has announced a lineup of 18 projects by Qatari and Qatar-based filmmakers for the 11th edition of Qumra, underlining the remarkable…
Qumra 2025 Screenings Present Six Compelling Films supported by Doha Film Institute
Mar 17, 2025
Doha Film Institute has announced an exceptional lineup of seven feature films supported by the Institute for the Qumra 2025 Screenings programme, scheduled…
11th Edition of Doha Film Institute’s Qumra to Welcome Over 250 Global Film Industry Professionals
Mar 12, 2025
The 11th edition of Qumra, Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) annual talent incubator for Arab and international cinema, will welcome over 250 film industry…
49 Outstanding Projects from Over 20 Countries Selected for Qumra 2025 by Doha Film Institute
Mar 05, 2025
The 11th edition of Qumra, Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) annual talent incubator for Arab and international cinema, is set to provide 49 exceptional projects…