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Doha Film Festival Announces Esteemed National and Global Cultural and Corporate Partners
Festival01/11/25
Doha Film Festival Announces Esteemed National and Global Cultural and Corporate Partners

Doha Film Institute is joining forces with distinguished national and global partners to realise the vision of Doha Film Festival (DFF) from November 20-28, 2025.

Doha Film Festival Announces International Feature Film Competition Jury
Festival29/10/25
Doha Film Festival Announces International Feature Film Competition Jury

Doha Film Festival (DFF), presented by Doha Film Institute (DFI), has announced five acclaimed creative visionaries of global cinema as the International Feature Film Competition Jury.

Global Stories Take Center Stage at Doha Film Festival with Gala Presentations and Special Screenings
Festival22/10/25
Global Stories Take Center Stage at Doha Film Festival with Gala Presentations and Special Screenings

Doha Film Festival (DFF), presented by Doha Film Institute (DFI), announced its Special Screenings and Gala Presentations..

Doha Film Institute Announces New Executive Board of Trustees to Guide the Next Era of Bold Filmmaking Across the Region and Beyond
Press20/10/25
Doha Film Institute Announces New Executive Board of Trustees to Guide the Next Era of Bold Filmmaking Across the Region and Beyond

Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced its new Executive Board of Trustees comprised of distinguished leaders from key Qatari ministries and entities.

Doha Film Festival Showcases Powerful Arab Voices to Inspire Global Audiences
Festival15/10/25
Doha Film Festival Showcases Powerful Arab Voices to Inspire Global Audiences

Doha Film Institute (DFI) reaffirms its commitment to championing Arab talent with a powerful showcase of stories and bold new voices from the region at the upcoming Doha Film Festival (DFF).

Doha Film Festival Champions Global Storytelling with Diverse International Feature Films Competing for Top Honours
Festival12/10/25
Doha Film Festival Champions Global Storytelling with Diverse International Feature Films Competing for Top Honours

Doha Film Festival will showcase a remarkable selection of acclaimed titles from across the world as part of its International Feature Film Competition

Sounds of Sudan Echo at Doha Film Festival 2025 with a Powerful Showcase of Film and Live Music
Festival06/10/25
Sounds of Sudan Echo at Doha Film Festival 2025 with a Powerful Showcase of Film and Live Music

Doha Film Institute has announced a special showcase of Sudanese culture at Doha Film Festival (DFF), highlighting the creativity and rich heritage of a nation whose stories continue to inspire the world.

Cinema Meets Sound at Doha Film Festival’s Vibrant Music Programme
Festival28/09/25
Cinema Meets Sound at Doha Film Festival’s Vibrant Music Programme

Doha Film Institute (DFI) today announced a dynamic new music programme at Doha Film Festival (DFF), designed to create a powerful intersection between film, music...

Doha Film Institute Amplifies Palestinian Voices at Doha Film Festival
Festival24/09/25
Doha Film Institute Amplifies Palestinian Voices at Doha Film Festival

Doha Film Institute affirms its unwavering commitment to empowering important Arab voices by bringing urgent stories from Palestine to the forefront during its upcoming Doha Film Festival.

Doha Film Festival 2025 opens with the acclaimed The Voice of Hind Rajab, a moving tribute to resilience and the power of cinema.
Festival16/09/25
Doha Film Festival 2025 opens with the acclaimed The Voice of Hind Rajab, a moving tribute to resilience and the power of cinema.

Doha Film Institute (DFI) today announced that the 2025 Doha Film Festival will open with The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia, France) by award-winning director Kaouther Ben Hania, marking a powerful start to Qatar's spotlight of global cinema.

Doha Film Institute Marks Record Participation at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival with 12 Supported Films
Grants12/08/25
Doha Film Institute Marks Record Participation at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival with 12 Supported Films

Doha Film Institute (DFI) continues to cement its place as a driving force in global cinema, with a record 12 supported films selected for the 82nd Venice International Film Festival (August 27 – September 9, 2025).

Doha Film Institute Announces 45 Recipients of 2025 Spring Grants Cycle
Grants24/06/25
Doha Film Institute Announces 45 Recipients of 2025 Spring Grants Cycle

Doha Film Institute announced the recipients of its 2025 Spring Grants cycle representing independent voices from over 35 countries.