The selected films reflect the courage of Sudanese filmmakers who have captured both the struggles and the indomitable spirit of their people, while Sudanese musicians will bring the rhythms and ...
The Doha Film Festival will showcase films that inspire empathy, encourage dialogue, and carry Palestinian voices beyond borders and into the global conscience.
The lineup includes 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', 'Palestine 36' and 'Promised Sky'.
'A Sad and Beautiful World' is produced by Lebanese producer Georges Schoucair via his Abbout Productions.
The film received support and grants from the Doha Film Institute and SFFILM Ranin Grant.
Shot in Turkey, 'Nezouh' was written and directed by Soudade Kaadan.
The film received support from the Doha Film Institute, OSN+, Media City Qatar and Film Clinic, with the Red Sea Fund serving as an executive producer.
The lineup includes a Golden Lion contender, along with multiple world premieres across the festival’s sections, including projects by homegrown talents Suzannah Mirghani and Mariam Al-Dhubhani.
The programme will support DFI’s series programme and original content development in the region.
The film is a co-production between Tunisia, Luxembourg, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
The film is a multinational co-production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Green Line, co-written by Sylvie Ballyot and Fida Bizri, reconstructs Bizri’s turbulent childhood during the Lebanese Civil War through intricately crafted miniature sets of Beirut and figurines.
The film is a multinational co-production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Jihan K’s debut traces her search for her father, Mansur Kikhia — Libya’s former foreign minister, UN ambassador and peaceful opponent of Qaddafi.
The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'.
The film centres around Aisha, a 26-year-old Somali caregiver living in a Cairo neighbourhood populated by African migrants.
The film traces Leila, a French-Iraqi woman, who after an accident and years in exile, reconnects with her dissident father by learning Arabic and singing her story.
For those based in Qatar, participants will also have the opportunity to continue their filmmaking journey with the DFI development team, gaining access to further consultations to develop their project.
Written and directed by Firas Khoury, 'Alam' follows the story of a Palestinian teenager named Tamer.
The film received support from the Doha Film Institute, OSN+, Media City Qatar and Film Clinic, with the Red Sea Fund serving as an executive producer.
Five projects by Qatari and Qatar-based creators, together with 16 projects led by women filmmakers and 12 by returning directors.
Following their world premieres at Un Certain Regard – Cannes 2025, both films are now heading to Yerevan.
The film is a joint German-Palestinian production that delves into themes of female empowerment and familial struggle.
Doha Film Festival to have four competition strands with total of over USD 300,000 in prize money to reward artistic excellence.
The film is a joint German-Palestinian production that delves into themes of female empowerment and familial struggle.
The film is helmed by Muayad Alayan and co-written with Rami Alayan.
The film is an international co-production between France, Palestine, Germany, Portugal, Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The lab, which accepts only eight participants, is geared toward intermediate to advanced filmmakers.
The film is an international co-production between France, Palestine, Germany, Portugal, Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Applicants from Qatar and the MENA region including the diaspora, as well as DFI grantees (from any region), are prioritised for participation.
The film, directed by Laila Abbas, is an incisive portrayal of two sisters navigating the complexities of patriarchal laws and the broader political tensions of the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
The award recognises influential industry leaders whose contributions have raised the profile of Arab cinema on the global stage.
The docudrama, set in Lebanon, is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
The film has received significant support, including grants from the El Gouna Film Festival and recognition from the CineGouna Platform.
The film has received significant support, including grants from the El Gouna Film Festival and recognition from the CineGouna Platform.
The film centres around Aisha, a 26-year-old Somali caregiver living in a Cairo neighbourhood populated by African migrants.
The selection includes narratives and documentaries from emerging and established filmmakers supported by DFI.
Qumra 2025 has welcomed accomplished industry professionals from 50 nations to provide constructive feedback during one-on-one sessions and specially curated industry consultations
The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'.
The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'.
The film has received significant support, including grants from the El Gouna Film Festival and recognition from the CineGouna Platform.
The diverse selection includes feature narratives, documentaries, shorts and series in various stages of production.
The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'.
Qumra will run as an in-person event from April 4 to 9 in Doha, and continue online from April 12 to 14.
The film received post-production funding from the Cairo Film Connection and the Doha Film Fund.
Diversity of the films represents emerging and established voices from the Arab world and beyond supported by Doha Film Institute.
DFI has selected 47 projects from 23 countries spanning narrative, documentary and experimental films as well as series.
Qatari Film Fund will be accepting short and feature film submissions until February 13, 2025.
The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'.
The event is part of a broader series of events organised by Msheireb Downtown Doha, and includes film screenings at the open-air Baraha Cinema.
This award is the latest addition to the film's string of awards which include the Silver Alexander Award from Thessaloniki Film Festival, and the Best Arab Feature Film Award at ...
The festival, presented by Doha Film Institute (DFI), selected winners across three categories: Ajyal Jury competition, Ajyal in Gaza programme and Made in Qatar awards.
This year's selection includes five diverse films that underline the creative progress of the country’s flourishing film industry with two films created with support from the Ministry of Public Health ...
Ahead of the season 2 launch, an exclusive red carpet screening of 'The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition' will be held at Doha Film Institute’s Ajyal Film Festival.
Ajyal’s Volunteer programme offers an opportunity to gain firsthand experiences in the film industry by working across diverse aspects of the festival.
MAD World has released the film’s posters before it heads to BFI London and El Gouna film festivals.
The application submission deadline is November 9, 2024.
To be eligible for registration, participants must be between eight and 25 years old and reside in Qatar.
Applications must be submitted by September 24, 2024.
'Aisha Can't Fly Away' becomes first Egyptian film to win La Biennale di Venezia Prize at Final-Cut in Venice
