First Qumra Talk explores the power of online film distribution
Mar 06, 2017
Qumra Talks, a new initiative at the third edition of Qumra, the industry event by the Doha Film Institute, kicked off with the first session focusing on…
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‘The more local your film, the more universal it is,’ says Qumra Master Bruno Dumont
Mar 05, 2017
Qumra Master Bruno Dumont, delivering his Master Class at the third edition of Qumra, the industry event by the Doha Film Institute, urged emerging…
Qumra helps identify new talents and promote ‘inter-festival’ collaboration, says international film fest directors
Mar 04, 2017
Qumra, the industry initiative by the Doha Film Institute to nurture the new generation of filmmakers, helps in promoting inter-festival collaboration by…
‘Have a point of view and do not play by rules,’ Qumra Master Paulo Branco advises delegates
Mar 04, 2017
Qumra Master Paulo Branco, honoured as one of the ‘Greatest European Producers’ with over 300 films to his credit, shared his journey in films in an…
3rd Qumra commences in Doha with celebration of Modern Masters and New Voices in cinema
Mar 03, 2017
The third edition of Qumra, the industry initiative by the Doha Film Institute, commenced with a celebration of Modern Masters and New Voices in cinema, with…
Qumra 2017 to host over 100 international film experts including festival directors, producers, sales agents and consultants
Mar 02, 2017
The third edition of Qumra, the annual industry event by the Doha Film Institute aimed at mentoring and promoting the new generation of filmmakers, will host…
Qumra 2017 receives strong support of government entities, global film bodies and industry leaders
Mar 02, 2017
The third edition of Qumra, the industry initiative by the Doha Film Institute that aims to mentor and nurture next generation filmmakers, has received…
Qumra 2017 to nurture 12 Qatar-based projects presenting diverse themes
Feb 27, 2017
The third edition of Qumra, the industry initiative by the Doha Film Institute to nurture the new generation of film talents, will extend mentoring and…
Qumra Talks to host global experts for in-depth discussions on film distribution, animation and the power of digital media
Feb 26, 2017
Qumra 2017, the industry initiative by the Doha Film Institute to nurture the next generation of filmmaking talent, will host the inaugural Qumra Talks from…
Qumra 2017 to screen compelling works of the Masters and captivating films by New Voices in Cinema
Feb 22, 2017
Qumra 2017, the third edition of the industry development event organised by the Doha Film Institute, will screen a selection of films that include…
Qumra 2017 to nurture 34 projects from 25 countries including 12 Qatar-based film projects
Feb 15, 2017
Doha Film Institute has chosen 34 projects from 25 countries, including 12 Qatar-based projects, for mentoring through Masterclasses and networking…
Lucrecia Martel and Paulo Branco confirmed as final 2017 Qumra Masters
Feb 13, 2017
Argentina’s eminent filmmaker Lucrecia Martel (The Swamp, The Holy Girl and The Headless Woman) and internationally acclaimed producer Paulo Branco…
Strong showcase of captivating films supported by Doha Film Institute to screen at prestigious Berlin International Film Festival
Feb 08, 2017
Eight films from across the world supported by the Doha Film Institute have been chosen for the 67th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), one…
Doha Film Institute introduces new programming elements for 3rd edition of Qumra from March 3 to 8
Feb 05, 2017
The Doha Film Institute today announced new programming elements for the third edition of Qumra to be held in Doha, Qatar from March 3-8 at Souq Waqif…
Doha Film Institute Presents German Film Week
Feb 02, 2017 — The Institute
Doha Film Institute Presents German Film Week in cooperation with German Embassy Doha, Goethe-Institut Gulf Region and Qatar Museums from 2 to 10 February 2017