Tickets go on sale Sunday, 3 November at 2PM, Doha Local Time.

• • Ticket Prices
  • Culture Pass by Qatar Museums
  • Ticket Outlet Locations and Timings
  • Doha Film Institute Film Ratings Guide
  • Subtitles and Interpretation
  • Ticket Policy and Procedure
  • Venue and Parking Information

Ticket Prices

A physical ticket is required to gain entry to all ticketed screenings and events.*

Opening Night Screening		QR 50
General Screening		QR 35
Feel, Overcome and Experience Short Film Programmes:		QR 20

Customers may purchase a maximum of six (6) tickets per screening per order.
Discount tickets are not available online, and are only available in person at ticket outlet locations.

*Free screenings and events presented in Festival venues other than the SONY Cinema Under the Stars require a ticket for admission.
Free tickets may be reserved online or requested at any ticket outlet location.
All screenings at the SONY Cinema Under the Stars are free and do not require tickets.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

All sales are final. No Refunds. No Exchanges. No Reprints.

Culture Pass by Qatar Museums

As an official sponsor of the Ajyal Film Festival, Culture Pass by Qatar Museums is offering all Culture Pass holders a QR 5 discount on Short Film Screenings, and a QR 10 discount on all General and Opening Night Screenings when they present their Culture Pass at a Festival ticket outlet. Discount tickets may only be purchased in person; Culture Pass holders may buy up to two (2) discounted tickets per screening.

All tickets subject to availability.

The Culture Pass by Qatar Museums is only available through Qatar Museums.

Please visit http://www.qm.org.qa/en/culturepass for more details.

Ticket Outlet Locations and Timings

Ajyal Katara Main Box Office
Katara Building 10
3-17 November
2:00 PM-8:00 PM
18-23 November
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Ajyal Katara Secondary Box Office, Katara Building 16
19-23 November
Opens approximately one hour prior to an event’s start time.

Ajyal Box Office, Vox Cinemas (for Ajyal screenings held at Vox Cinemas)
3 – 21 November
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
22 – 23 November
1:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Tickets for Ajyal Film Festival screenings held at Novo Cinemas will be sold from Novo Cinemas Box Office at the Pearl.

Doha Film Institute Film Ratings Guide

All films exhibited by the Doha Film Institute are presented in their original, uncut versions. Based on their content, films are assigned approved ratings from the Ministry of Culture and Sports. Viewer discretion is advised for all screenings and may be guided by the rating system outlined below. Parental guidance is advised in selecting films for young people at the Ajyal Film Festival.

	G – General Audience Suitable for all audiences ages 4 and up. Films do not contain material that is inappropriate for children.
	PG – Parental Guidance Parental guidance is advised. Some material may be inappropriate for young children. Parents should note that films may contain mature themes, strong language and/or depictions of violence.
	PG-13 Parental guidance is advised for viewers under the age of 13. Individuals under the age of 13 are not admitted into cinemas unless accompanied by an individual aged 18 or older. Parents are cautioned that films may contain mature themes, coarse language, violence and/or adult situations that may be inappropriate for those under the age of 13. Parents are strongly encouraged to find out more about the content of films before deciding whether they are appropriate for their children.
	PG-15 Parental guidance is advised for viewers under the age of 15. Individuals under the age of 15 are not admitted into cinemas unless accompanied by an individual aged 18 or over. Parents are strongly cautioned that films may contain mature themes, coarse language, graphic violence, horror, and/or intimate adult situations that may be inappropriate for those under the age of 15. Parents are strongly encouraged to find out more about the content of films before deciding whether they are appropriate for their children. Please note: Identification may be required as proof of age
	15+ Mature subject matter. May not be suitable for minors. Individuals under the age of 15 are not admitted into cinemas Parents are strongly cautioned that films may contain mature themes, controversial subject matter, coarse language and/or profanity, graphic or persistent violence, horror, substance use and/or intimate adult situations that may be inappropriate for minors. Parents are strongly encouraged to find out more about the content of films before deciding whether they are appropriate for their children. Please note: Identification may be required as proof of age
	18+ Mature subject matter. Not suitable for minors. Individuals under the age of 18 are not admitted into cinemas. Films may contain mature themes, controversial subject matter, coarse language and/or profanity, graphic or persistent violence, horror, substance use and/or intimate adult situations, and are not suitable for those under the age of 18. Audiences are strongly encouraged to find out more about the content of films before deciding whether they wish to attend. Please note: Identification may be required as proof of age.

Subtitles and Interpretation

Unless otherwise noted, all films are shown in their original language with English and Arabic subtitles as necessary. Interpreters will be on site for all panels and Q&A sessions.

Ticket Policy and Procedure

ADMISSION

To guarantee admission, all ticket holders MUST be present in line at the venue at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled screening or event start time.
Late seating is at the discretion of the venue management team, and is not permitted 30 minutes after the start time of any screening.

All attendees require a ticket for admission to screenings and events. A badge alone does not grant admission.

Will Call
Beginning 4 November, online ticket purchases are available for pickup at Festival ticket outlets during their scheduled business hours. During the Festival, the preferred pickup location is the Ajyal Katara Main Box Office located in Katara Building 10.

Ticket Sales during the Festival
During the Festival, same day ticket sales are available at Ajyal ticket outlets based on availability. Sales will be discontinued online approximately 45 minutes prior to a screening start time, and approximately 30 minutes prior to screening time at all ticket outlet locations. After these cut off times, tickets can only be purchased at the Ajyal Box Office where the event is taking place.

RUSH Sales
For sold-out screenings and events, a RUSH sales line forms at the event venue approximately 45 minutes prior to the event’s start time. Admission begins approximately five minutes before the start time and is based on availability. Admission is not guaranteed. Note: Rush Sales are cash only and are limited to one (1) ticket per person.

Doha Film Institute Ticket Policy

• Customers may purchase a maximum of six (6) tickets per screening or event per order
• All tickets are subject to availability
• All attendees must present a ticket to access screenings and/or events. A badge or card alone does not grant admission
• Discounted tickets are only available for sale at ticket outlets
• No children under the age of 4 will be admitted to any Ajyal screenings or events. Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult to all public ticketed Ajyal screenings. Please refer to the Doha Film Institute Film Ratings Guide for film attendance policy and age restrictions
• To guarantee admission, all ticket holders MUST be present in line at the venue 30 minutes prior to the scheduled screening or event start time
• Late seating is at the discretion of the venue management team and is not permitted 30 minutes after the start time of any screening or event
• Any and all audio or video recording and/or photography is strictly prohibited at all events
• All sales final. No refunds. No exchanges. No reprints.

Venue and Parking Information

Ajyal Film Festival screenings and events are held at Katara and Novo Cinemas at The Pearl.
Please follow the Festival signs to direct you to your venue.

Screening Venues

Katara Building 16
This venue houses both the Katara Opera House and the Katara Drama Theatre.

• Katara Opera House (K16-OH)
• Katara Drama Theatre (K16-DT)

Novo Cinemas

• Novo Cinemas, The Pearl, Theatre 1
• Novo Cinemas, The Pearl, Theatre 2

VOX Cinema

• • VOX Cinema, Doha Festival City, Theatre 7
• • VOX Cinema, Doha Festival City, Theatre 11
• • VOX Cinema, Doha Festival City, MAX2

Museum of Islamic Art Park, SONY Cinema Under the Stars

SONY Cinema Under the Stars Is located at the Museum of Islamic Art Park. All programming at this venue is free and tickets are not required for admission. Seating is limited and available on first come, first served basis.

Parking

Underground and surface parking is available at Katara. Please see the Festival map for entrances and locations. Parking is limited; please allow extra travel time.

Once at Katara, all Ajyal screening and event venues will be clearly marked. If you need assistance when you arrive, please ask any Ajyal volunteer to guide you.

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