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Doha Film Institute Unveils Programme and Awards for Doha Film Festival to Celebrate World Cinema and Champion Important Voices

Doha Film Institute (DFI) today announced the programming and awards sections for the upcoming Doha Film Festival (DFF)...

Grants05/05/25

Eight Diverse Films Supported by Doha Film Institute Selected for 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Doha Film Institute (DFI) today announced that eight films supported through its grants programme have been selected for the 78th Cannes Film Festival...

Qumra10/04/25

Qumra 2025 Wraps with Resounding Praise from Global Film Luminaries

Qumra, the annual talent incubator by Doha Film Institute (DFI), concluded its six-day run bringing together emerging filmmakers and some of the world’s most...

Qumra09/04/25

Doha Film Institute has shaped a strong film ecosystem by empowering talents to pursue full-time careers in cinema

Over 15 years, Doha Film Institute has provided a gateway for emerging talents to “have the courage to pursue full-time careers” in cinema, observed the...

Qumra09/04/25

Doha offers great opportunities for directors to broaden their horizons: Qumra Master Johnnie To

Qumra Master Johnnie To, one of Hong Kong's most influential and celebrated filmmakers, underlined the need for constant evolution and cross-border...

Qumra08/04/25

Arab and International Filmmakers Praise Qumra 2025 for Pushing Powerful Films to the Forefront

Arab and international filmmakers presenting their projects at Qumra 2025, the annual talent incubator by Doha Film Institute, hailed the industry event for...

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