In order to inspire a new generation of film enthusiasts and bring families together during DTFF, Family Days activities are offering guests a world of excitement. Held from November 21-24, the family focused gatherings will feature an extensive schedule of youth themed events. Featuring Screenings, Kid’s Red Carpet experiences, DFI Kids Access Programme, stage performances, arts and crafts workshops, sports, storytelling, puppetry, games, film-making activities and unique performances; Family Days will certainly offer something all audiences can enjoy.

DFI Family Days will also showcase films for youth including ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ and ‘Cinema Paradiso’ at the DFI Sony Open-Air Cinema; while Kids’ Red Carpets and Festival Films include ‘Asterix & ‘Obelix: In Britain 3D’ and ‘Rise of the Guardians 3D’ at Katara Cultural Village. Other family-friendly films screening during the Festival include ‘Storm Surfers 3D’, ‘Children of Heaven’, ‘My Neighbor Totoro’, and ‘No Entry for Men’ .

Providing children unprecedented access to some of the Festival’s most exciting events is a key part of the DFI Kids Access Programme. This unique initiative is supported by production assistants from Qatar University, Northwestern University in Qatar and DFI Productions, and will feature a group of enthusiastic children who will cover every aspect of the age-appropriate events during the Festival. The young reporters will be documenting everything from red carpet premiers and panel discussions to creating their own original content.

Additional activities will include a Sony/51 East Game Lab with Sony Playstation and Playstation Move, Gran Turismo 5 Gaming Pod, and a Hollywood ‘Hot Set’ photo opportunity. Select audience members will also be welcomed on set to become a news anchor, a camera operator, or a weather reporter with Northwestern University in Qatar’s ‘Daily Q Live’ newsroom on location.

A host of musicians and performers will celebrate the collaboration of film, music, and the arts while entertaining local and international audiences. DFI will also host a DTFF Family Panel, ‘Express Yourself!’ inviting young enthusiasts and families to explore how artists express themselves cinematically, through discussion, demonstrations and hands-on participation. The panel will place emphasis on the use of animation, dance, and music to encourage audiences to discover their creative potential. For more information about Family Days, please read our press release.