Doha Film Institute
  • Log in

Doha Film Festival: Film Submissions

Thank you for your interest in our Doha Film Festival.

DFF is a platform for bold, authentic storytelling—bringing together filmmakers from Qatar and around the world to share ideas, inspire audiences, and present meaningful cinema on a global stage.

Thank you for your interest in our Doha Film Festival.

DFF is a platform for bold, authentic storytelling—bringing together filmmakers from Qatar and around the world to share ideas, inspire audiences, and present meaningful cinema on a global stage.

Submit your film to the Doha Film Festival

Who can apply?

Before you begin, please review our Festival Official Rules and Regulation for full eligibility details.

Deadline

Applications for International short film and Ajyal short film competitions close on Sunday August 10 2025.
Applications for Made in Qatar close on Monday 1 September 2025.

Need more information?

Discover more about the DFF submission process in the DFF guidelines. If you have any questions or doubts, please contact the the DFF team.