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MAD World has released the film’s posters before it heads to BFI London and El Gouna film festivals.
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.
The film has received significant support, including grants from the El Gouna Film Festival and recognition from the CineGouna Platform.
Project talents will undergo intensive mentoring in Doha until March 6, followed by online sessions from March 9 to 11, offering extended training and networking.
DFI has also announced the 40 projects by emerging filmmakers from more than 20 countries, that will participate in the event.
At Qumra 2024, esteemed industry mentors from 41 nations will be on hand to offer valuable feedback through personalised one-on-one sessions and consultations.
The Qumra Masters give a masterclass and then provide one-on-one mentorship to the participants alongside a host of other industry professionals in attendance.
'Places of the Soul' is the first Qatari film to compete in the international festival.
The project has received support from El Gouna Film Festival, the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, the Doha Film Institute and Red Sea fund.
All the films will be screened at Dendy Newton Cinema from June 2 to 4.
This selection features diverse projects by Arab and global talent, auteurs, and emerging voices supported by the institute.
These two films will compete under the Competition category at the Cannes Film Festival.
Applicants must be female and male of 30 to 35 years old, have Middle Eastern features and dark hair, and speak Arabic fluently.
The filmmakers discussed how Qumra 2023 has been invaluable to their filmmaking journey.
Professionals from 41 nations support the development of invited projects through mentoring sessions, screenings with feedbacks, and curated industry meetings.
The line-up features 13 projects from Qatari and Qatar-based filmmakers.
The Masters are curated by the DFI team headed by CEO Fatma Hassan Alremaihi and its Artistic Advisor Elia Suleiman.
The selection includes films from Algeria, Egypt, France, Jordan, Indonesia, Morocco, Palestine, Syria and Tunisia, highlighting DFI's support for independent voices in cinema.
Qumra 2022 will be held as an online event from March 18 to 23, with a total of 45 projects from around the world.
The selection spans 28 features, 11 shorts and six series in different stages of development and production from 21 territories.
This decision was part of the Institute’s contribution to the responsible management and prevention of the further spread of the virus in Qatar.
The AIFF was launched this year and spearheaded by the Royal Film Commission Jordan, with an aim is to highlight Arab and international films.
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