DFI announces programming and awards for 2025 Doha Film Festival
Doha Film Festival to have four competition strands with total of over USD 300,000 in prize money to reward artistic excellence.
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.
Through this agreement, Italia Film will handle the exclusive theatrical distribution rights of the film across MENA.
This year, the festival welcomes Ireland as Country of Honour, focusing on Irish cinema with a specific section dedicated to it.
These two additions will spotlight deeply human narratives from the Arab world and its diasporas
As part of its participation the commission will screen a selection of short Saudi films under the Saudi Film Nights initiative.
Aspiring filmmakers in Saudi Arabia aged between 18 and 25 are invited to submit their applications by June 15, 2025.
The film depicts the 2019 overthrow of Sudanese leader Omar Al-Bashir and the subsequent civil war that followed.
The film is made in association with Missing Piece Films, Working Barn Productions, Maiden Voyage Pictures and Spark Features.
During the early bird period, entries can be submitted free of charge, with standard submission fees beginning on July 7.
Each of these six films is represented internationally by MAD World, with MAD Distribution handling sales across the Arab World.
MAD Solutions handles the film’s distribution in the Arab world, while The Party Film Sales handles worldwide distribution.
The early bird window remains open until May 31.
The Call for Projects is exclusively for documentary filmmakers and producers from the Southeast Europe, the Caucasus, the Central Asia, the MENA region or documentary projects dealing with topics related...
'It Was Just An Accident' is Iranian auteur Panahi’s first film since his release from prison in Iran in February 2023 after seven months’ incarceration.
The film is distributed across Arab-speaking territories by MAD Distribution.
The programme breeding talents and awards that supports films in post-production from Africa and the Middle East.
The political thriller follows a former prisoner who abducts the man he believes was his torturer, sparking a tense moral struggle among fellow dissidents over whether to seek vengeance or...
The film is an international co-production between France, Palestine, Germany, Portugal, Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The film is being sold internationally by Films Boutique, with UTA handling North American rights.
By joining forces, the two entities plan to create new avenues for funding, development, production, and distribution of Iraqi stories.
The film was inspired by a 2015 incident in Egypt where a viral video of a dog's brutal killing led to four men being jailed.
This is an opportunity for filmmakers to access funding, connect with decision-makers, and bring their stories to audiences around the world.
The cast and crew will return to Abu Dhabi for the red-carpet premiere after filming 29 days across the emirate.
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.
During the event, CDF announced a significant expansion of its role in supporting film projects, introducing a comprehensive financial excellence framework.
The masterclass will be conducted in Persian with simultaneous English translation.
The show is currently in fast-paced production, with a tentative completion date by the end of 2025.
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.
The Saudi pavilion will host a booth for private production and distribution companies to enhance their global visibility and showcase collaboration and investment opportunities.
Tunisian film 'Promised Sky', supported by Red Sea Film Foundation, has been selected to open this year’s Un Certain Regard section at the 78th Festival de Cannes.
The film draws inspiration from actual events in Tunisia, where sub-Saharan migrants faced a wave of hostility in the media and on the streets, resulting in violence, unjust detentions and...
Early bird submissions are now open until May 31, 2025.
Throughout the festival, the Egyptian Pavilion will host a series of insightful panel discussions, addressing key aspects of filmmaking and industry trends.
'Finnick 2' is scheduled for release in cinemas across the MENA region this fall, with a digital rollout to follow on major platforms.
This year’s winners will be revealed during a ceremony on May 17 in Cannes.
The selection includes three films in Competition, three in Un Certain Regard, one in the Directors’ Fortnight and two documentaries featured in the parallel ACID section.
Through a series of panels, awards and networking events, the ACC will showcase the depth of Arab cinema, delve into major industry developments across the MENA region, and encourage global...
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 Turkish film will be released on May 16, 2025.
Previously, the film was chosen to take part in the Cairo Film Connection during the 45th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival.
This tour features screenings of select Saudi films, followed by engaging dialogue sessions with Saudi filmmakers and talent.
Early Bird registration for DFM 2025 is now open and runs through May 31.
Five Saudi documentary highlighting the Kingdom’s heritage will be featured in the programme.
The award recognises influential industry leaders whose contributions have raised the profile of Arab cinema on the global stage.
'Now You See Me: Now You Don’t' is part of a growing list of major Hollywood productions filmed in Abu Dhabi.
The film festival returns with powerful stories of identity, resilience and defiance.
The docudrama, set in Lebanon, is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
'Norah' is the first Saudi feature film to be shot at AlUla with an all-Saudi cast and more than 40% Saudi crew.
Over the course of four days, directors will explore their creative voice, gain industry insights and refine their storytelling approach through group work, and one-on-one guidance.
A joint production between Palestine and the Netherlands, the film is written, directed and edited by Sabrine Khoury.
The opening film of the festival will be 'Passing Dreams' by Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi.
This opportunity not only provides practical training but also fosters a deeper understanding of cinematic storytelling—offering young voices a chance to shine on the UAE’s growing film landscape.
The pavilion will serve as a hub for industry professionals, hosting curated panel discussions, high-level networking sessions and a range of cinematic activations.
The film has received significant support, including grants from the El Gouna Film Festival and recognition from the CineGouna Platform.
SeriesLab includes an exclusive trip to Los Angeles for intensive training and participation in the Film Independent Forum.
The Arab Cinema Week will open with 'Three', a psychological horror directed by Nayla Al Khaja.
The agreement also emphasises investing in human capital through development, training and knowledge exchange in the field of archiving.
