Doha Film Institute Launches First Edition of Regional Producers Lab
Nov 13, 2016
The Doha Film Institute is launching an intensive Producers Lab that will mentor emerging talent from the region through a 6-day workshop covering…
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4th Ajyal Youth Film Festival Celebrates Home-Grown Talent with 17 ‘Made in Qatar’ Films
Nov 09, 2016
Qatar’s home-grown film industry marks another milestone in its evolution with the Doha Film Institute showcasing 17 captivating ‘Made in Qatar’ films at…
Doha Film Institute to Screen Award-Winning Films from China to Celebrate Qatar-China Year of Culture
Nov 01, 2016
A selection of award-winning films from China and Hong Kong will be screened by the Doha Film Institute at the Museum of Islamic Art auditorium, to mark the…
Doha Film Institute in collaboration with Qatar Animation Center partners with acclaimed Toon Boom Animation to host advanced animation workshops for local talent
Oct 27, 2016
Doha Film Institute in collaboration with the Qatar Animation Center (QAC) has entered into a partnership with Primetime Emmy® Engineering Award winning…
Volunteer positions up for grabs at the Fourth Ajyal Youth Film Festival
Oct 16, 2016
The Ajyal Youth Film Festival has called for 400 volunteers to be involved and contribute to the fourth edition of the annual community event, presented by…
Enrollment Open for Doha Film Institute’s Youth Acting Workshop
Oct 13, 2016
Doha Film Institute is inviting young film enthusiasts in Qatar to participate in its ‘Youth Acting Workshop’, from October 10 to November 23, 2016…
Doha Film Institute Celebrates Local Film Talent with Spotlight on Documentary at ‘Focus on Qatar 2016’
Oct 02, 2016
Doha Film Institute is celebrating local filmmaking talent with a spotlight on the art of documentary at this year’s ‘Focus on Qatar’ to be held from…
6 critically acclaimed films from Cannes, Berlin & Sundance confirmed in first selection for 4th Ajyal Youth Film Festival
Sep 29, 2016
Doha Film Institute today announced its first line-up of six films, including the closing night gala, selected to the fourth Ajyal Youth Film Festival to be…
#DariQatar by Doha Film Institute and Qatar Tourism Authority receives overwhelming response from the public
Sep 20, 2016
Organisations call on residents to be part of the path-breaking documentary with their own stories of the nation as last date of submission draws…
Two World Premieres among Eight Films Supported by Doha Film Institute to screen at 2016 Toronto International Film Festival
Sep 06, 2016
Continuing the international recognition gained by films supported by the Doha Film Institute, eight films have been selected to…
DFI Cinema Teams up with Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for new Thematic Film Series
Aug 24, 2016 — The Institute
Legendary Film Composer Patrick Doyle to Present Master-Class at Inaugural ‘A Symphony of Films’ Series
Doha Film Institute chooses 4 short films by Qatari directors for Qatari Film Fund Spring 2016 grants
Jul 28, 2016
The Doha Film Institute has announced the grantees of its Qatari Film Fund as part of the Spring 2016 cycle. Four short films by Qatari directors have been…
Doha Film Institute Supported Films Win Major Awards at 2016 Cannes Film Festival
May 24, 2016
Four films supported by the Doha Film Institute have won top honours in key sections of the 69th Cannes Film Festival…
Qatari Filmmakers in Cannes Explore the World of Cinema and Present their Stories
May 19, 2016
Doha Film Institute hosts upcoming local talents at the prestigious event to support them in advancing their filmmaking careers
Doha Film Institute Announces Spring 2016 Grant Recipients: 26 projects from 14 countries to receive funding
May 17, 2016
Six DFI Grantees selected for screening in key sections at this year’s Cannes Film Festival including Divines, Apprentice, Dogs, Mimosas, Tramontane and…