The Ministry of Culture and Sports in cooperation with the Doha Film Institute holds an interactive session with the creative community in Qatar
Jan 31, 2018
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Doha Film Institute Cinema introduces ‘Contemporary Releases’ programming series with screening of ‘The Other Side of Hope’ on Jan. 25 and 26
Jan 22, 2018
The Doha Film Institute Cinema (DFI Cinema) has unveiled its new ‘Contemporary Releases’ programme, which aims to bring a unique selection of the latest…
35 projects by promising Qatari and global talents chosen for Doha Film Institute’s 2017 Fall Grants
Jan 02, 2018
An impressive range of 35 projects by first, second-time and established MENA filmmakers from across the world including eight from Qatar have been selected…
Doha Film Institute to Host Region’s First ‘Series Lab’ to Foster Talent in Serialised Content for TV, Digital and App Platforms
Dec 25, 2017
The Doha Film Institute has opened submissions for the region’s first-ever week-long Series Lab in January 2018 for directors, writers and producers working…
Doha Film Institute Announces Acclaimed Masters of Cinema Andrey Zvyagintsev, Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Gianfranco Rosi for Qumra 2018
Dec 14, 2017
Venice Golden Lion winning Russian director and writer Andrey Zvyagintsev (Leviathan, Loveless), Cannes Palme d’Or winning Thai filmmaker and visual artist…
At Eye Level, The Breadwinner and Loving Vincent win Best Film Awards at 5th Ajyal Youth Film Festival
Dec 04, 2017
The fifth Ajyal Youth Film Festival presented by the Doha Film Institute announced the winners of its Ajyal Competition, voted by Ajyal Jurors in three…
Acclaimed visual artist Shirin Neshat talks directorial decisions, approach to Oum Kulthum biopic at the 5th Ajyal Youth Film Festival.
Dec 04, 2017
In conversation with local and international journalists, director Shirin Neshat accompanied by actress Neda Rahmanian, talked about her film Looking For…
Third Ajyal Talk covers child trafficking in the presence of two survivors of this global trade.
Dec 03, 2017
The third session of Ajyal Talks, the insightful discussions held as part of the Ajyal Youth Film Festival, presented by the Doha Film Institute, followed…
Plenty still to see as festival comes to a close tomorrow (Monday) at the 5th Ajyal Youth Film Festival
Dec 03, 2017
Tomorrow (Monday Dec. 4) the fifth Ajyal Youth Film Festival, presented by the Doha Film Institute, comes to a close with a series of repeat screenings that…
Second Ajyal Talk examines how adversity can inspire social movements and ignite artistic expression
Dec 03, 2017
The second session of Ajyal Talks, the insightful discussions held as part of the Ajyal Youth Film Festival, presented by the Doha Film Institute, shone…
Diverse voices from around the world in the 5th Ajyal Youth Film Festival’s inspiring short film programmes
Dec 02, 2017
Directors of nine of the short films selected for screening at the 5th Ajyal Youth Film Festival, attended one-on-one discussions with members of the local…
Winners of the Made in Qatar awards announced in evening ceremony at the 5th Ajyal Youth Film Festival
Dec 02, 2017
After careful deliberation, Ajyal Youth Film Festival’s Made in Qatar jury reached their final decisions on the sixteen entries in this year’s programme. The…
Regional features and international shorts tomorrow (Sunday) at the 5th Ajyal Youth Film Festival
Dec 02, 2017
Tomorrow (Sunday Dec 3) the fifth Ajyal Youth Film Festival, presented by the Doha Film Institute, continues its tradition of exploring universal themes…
Laughter and inspiration with animated features and documentaries tomorrow (Saturday) at the 5th Ajyal Youth Film Festival
Dec 01, 2017
Tomorrow (Saturday Dec. 2) the fifth Ajyal Youth Film Festival, presented by the Doha Film Institute, offers a mixture of family fare, animated features and…
Ajyal Talks opens with insightful discussion on influence of media in shaping public perception
Nov 30, 2017
The first session of Ajyal Talks, the insightful discussions held as part of Ajyal Youth Film Festival, presented by the Doha Film Institute, put the…