International Feature Film Competition
Judged by a jury of five esteemed figures from the world of cinema, this competition honours outstanding achievements in feature-length storytelling.
Head of the Jury: Rithy Panh
Jury Members: Raja Amari, Brigitte Lacombe, Dhafer L’Abidine, Alessandra Speciale
- Best Narrative Award: ‘Sleepless City’ by Guillermo Galoe
- Best Documentary Award: ‘My Father and Qaddafi’ by Jihan
- Best Artistic Achievement Award: Kamal Aljafari for ‘With Hasan in Gaza’
- Best Artistic Achievement Award: Chie Hayakawa for ‘Renoir’
- Best Performance Award: Majd Eid from ‘Once Upon a Time in Gaza’
- Best Performance Award: Nader Abd Alhay from ‘Once Upon a Time in Gaza’
- Special Mention: The Reserve by Pablo Pérez Lombardini
International Short Film Competition
A jury of three respected film professionals recognises excellence in short-form filmmaking.
Head of the Jury: Eddie Bertozzi
Jury Members: Faris Alrjoob, Zoljargal Purevdash
- Best Film Award: ‘Samba Infinito’ by Leonardo Martinelli
- Best Director Award: Aria Sánchez & Marina Meira for ‘Primary Education’
- Best Performance Award: Milica Janevski from ‘Upon Sunrise’
- Special Mention: ‘L'Mina’ by Randa Maroufi
- Special Mention: Ammar Ahmed from ‘Zizou’
Made in Qatar Film Competition
Evaluated by a jury of three film industry professionals, this section celebrates creative work by filmmakers based in Qatar.
Head of the Jury: Afef Ben Mahmoud
Jury Members: Alaa Alasad, Fahad Ahmed Al-Kuwari
- Best Film Award: ‘Fahad the Furious’ by Justin Kramer
- Best Director Award: Eiman Mirghani for ‘Villa 187’
- Abdulaziz Jassim Award for Best Performance: Rashid Al Sheeb from ‘Fahad the Furious’
- Special Mention: ‘Project Aisha’ by Fahad Al-Nahdi
Ajyal Film Competition:
Judged by the Ajyal Jury—young cinema enthusiasts aged 16 to 25—this competition recognises films that resonate with younger audiences.
- Best Feature Film Award: ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ by Kaouther Ben Hania
- Best Short Film Award: ‘Sulaimani’ by Vinnie Ann Bose
Audience Award
Our Audience Award is open to feature films selected for the International Feature Film Competition, Ajyal Film Competition, and Gala Screenings.
- Winner: ‘Cotton Queen’ by Suzannah Mirghani