Abu Bakr Shawky’s ‘The Stories’ to premiere at Red Sea International Film Festival
Worldwide rights to the film are managed by GoodFellas, while distribution across the MENA region is overseen by Film Clinic Indie Distribution.
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Worldwide rights to the film are managed by GoodFellas, while distribution across the MENA region is overseen by Film Clinic Indie Distribution.
The film is an international co-production involving companies from Egypt, Tunisia, Qatar, Germany, Sudan, France and Saudi Arabia.
The initiative is designed to support the advancement of the regional ecosystem while contributing to the growth of Qatar’s creative economy through intensive labs and specialised workshops throughout 2026.
The inaugural edition of festival showcased 97 films from 62 countries, screened across four competitive sections as well as a gala strand.
With prizes totalling over $300,000, DFF features four main competition sections, special screenings, music performances, Geekdom and other community initiatives.
A varied lineup of 10 short films showcases the richness, range and creativity shaping Qatar’s cinematic scene today.
The festival will feature four world premieres and 49 Middle East and North Africa premieres, with a lineup that includes 24 films supported by DFI and 48 titles directed by ...
'Once Upon a Time in Gaza' is an international co-production between France, Palestine, Germany and Portugal, with additional support from Qatar and Jordan.
Headline by global Palestinian sensation Saint Levant, programme bridges cultures through live performances and discussions with global artists.
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 ...
