Six films supported by Doha Film Institute selected at CannesSix films supported by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) have made it to the selection of the 77th Cannes Film Festival being held from May 14-25. The institute has supported compelling films from across the globe this year too, with its la More… |
Qumra 2022 to accelerate 45 film projects from 27 countriesThe Doha Film Institute has announced a slate of 45 promising projects in various stages of production that will gain significant support through its annual industry incubator event, Qumra, which will be held online from March 18 to 23. More… |
Doha Film Institute picks 29 projects for grantsThe Doha Film Institute has chosen 29 film projects from 16 countries for its Spring Grants 2017, which supports first- and second-time filmmakers, as well as established Arab directors for short and feature-length films. In addit More… |
33 projects for Doha Film Institute initiativeThe Doha Film Institute has announced the 33 projects from 19 countries selected to take part in an initiative that seeks to provide mentorship, nurturing, and hands-on development for filmmakers. The second edition of Qumra will More… |
Doha Film Institute declares grants for 30 projectsThe Doha Film Institute has announced the recipients of the Fall 2015 session of its grants programme, which includes 30 projects from 19 countries. The projects, which comprise 16 feature-length narrative films, 10 feature docume More… |
Doha Film Institute unveils titles for youth festThe Doha Film Institute, a not-for-profit cultural organisation, has released the titles for the third edition of the upcoming Ajyal Youth Film Festival. The annual festival will open on November 29 with the Middle East Premiere o More… |
Al Khaliji backs Doha youth film festivalAl Khaliji Commercial Bank has partnered with the Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) inaugural Ajyal Youth Film Festival as part of its ongoing commitment to support the cultural initiatives and Qatari youth. Running from November More… |
Qatar set for debut youth film festDoha Film Institute has lined up 65 of the best films from 30 nations, and a rich roster of industry and community events, for the inaugural Ajyal Youth Film Festival, bringing the best of filmmaking to Qatar. Spread over five day More… |
DFI selects 4 filmmakers for new fundThe Doha Film Institute (DFI) has selected four filmmakers from the GCC region for the first cycle of its Hazawi fund to provide financial and training support to accomplish their short film projects. An initiative of DFI’s More… |
DFI launches fund for Gulf short filmsDoha Film Institute (DFI) has launched a new fund to promote film production in Qatar and the Gulf region, thus providing opportunity to produce six high quality short films written and directed by Qatari and Gulf filmmakers, annually. More… |