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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.

Doha Film Institute’s ‘Geekend’ Caught ‘Em All with Another Successful Pop Culture Celebration
Geekend19/06/25
Doha Film Institute’s ‘Geekend’ Caught ‘Em All with Another Successful Pop Culture Celebration

Geekend, the region’s premier pop culture event by Doha Film Institute, has concluded three days of jam-packed activities and geeky camaraderie.