Qumra

Qumra Ticket Information

Tickets go on sale Saturday, 7 March at 1:00 PM

Doha Film Institute is proud to present films by our Qumra Masters, films created with the support of the Institute’s Grants Programme and Filmmaking Labs, and a series of panel-style talks focusing on the evolution of technology in digital storytelling.

Join us to honor our Modern Masters, celebrate our New Voices in Cinema and grow with our Qumra Talks.

Ticket Prices

Customers may purchase a maximum of six (6) tickets per screening or event per order.

Qumra Screenings and Qumra Talks   35 QAR
Student Discount Tickets*   25 QAR

*Student discount tickets are only available for purchases in person at the Museum of Islamic Art DFI Ticket Outlet.
Please note that purchases made online at full price cannot be credited or refunded. Students must present a valid student ID at time of purchase.
There is a maximum of two (2) discounted regular screening tickets per screening, per student.

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


Culture Pass by Qatar Museums

As an official sponsor of Qumra, Culture Pass by Qatar Museums is offering all Culture Pass holders a QR 10 discount on all tickets for Qumra Screenings and Qumra Talks when they present their Culture Pass at the Museum of Islamic Art DFI Ticket Outlet. Discount tickets may only be purchased in person; Culture Pass holders may buy up to two (2) discount tickets per screening.

  • Entitles Culture Pass-holder to a QR 10 discount on tickets to all Qumra Screenings and Qumra Talks

  • Limit of two (2) discounted tickets per screening per pass

  • Discounted tickets must be purchased in person

  • Culture Pass by Qatar Museums card or confirmation email stating pass number must be presented at time of purchase

  • Culture Pass by Qatar Museums discount cannot be applied to tickets purchased online at full price

  • Culture Pass by Qatar Museums does not grant priority in line, nor access to Qumra private events

  • 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 Location and Timings

Museum of Islamic Art DFI Ticket Outlet
Museum of Islamic Art (located across from the MIA Auditorium)

7 March – 17 March
Saturday - Thursday: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

18 March – 25 March
Saturday - Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM


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.

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

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.

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

Please note: No children under the age of 4 will be admitted to Qumra screenings or events. An adult must accompany all children under the age of 18 to all public ticketed Qumra screenings or events. Please refer to the Doha Film Institute Film Ratings Guide for film attendance policy and age restrictions.

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


Will Call

Beginning Sunday, 8 March, online ticket purchases are available for pickup at the Museum of Islamic Art DFI Ticket Outlet during their scheduled business hours.


Ticket Sales during Qumra

During Qumra, same-day ticket sales are available at the Museum of Islamic Art DFI Ticket Outlet based on availability. Online sales are discontinued approximately 45 minutes prior to a screening’s start time. After this cut-off time, tickets can only be purchased in person at the venue.


Rush Sales

For sold-out screenings, a rush sales line forms at the venue approximately 45 minutes prior to the event’s start time. Admission begins approximately five minutes before the screening 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 Qumra screenings or events. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult to all public ticketed Qumra screenings or events. 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.

Please review our terms and conditions here before purchase.


Venue and Parking Information


All Qumra screenings and Qumra Talks are presented at the Museum of Islamic Art.

Museum of Islamic Art
The Museum of Islamic Art is located on the Doha Corniche within walking distance of Souq Waqif.

Parking
Parking is limited at the Museum and fills up very quickly during the weekend. Parking is also available across the Corniche in the underground car park near Souq Waqif. There is an underground walkway between the car park and the Museum side of the Corniche.


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