Presented by the Film Committee at Media City Qatar, in collaboration with Doha Film Institute, the Industry Days form an exciting element of this year’s programme.
Held under the auspices of H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, Chairman of the Film Committee at Media City Qatar, the Industry Days will bring together leading figures from global cinema, media, and technology to explore the future of filmmaking in Qatar and across the region. The series features an inspiring line-up of fireside chats, panel discussions, masterclasses, and keynote addresses delivered by distinguished industry executives.
Across three days of creative exchange and collaboration, participants gain insights into emerging trends, innovation in storytelling, and the exciting growth of Qatar as a regional hub for film, media, and entertainment, championing new voices from the region and the Global South and fostering dialogue that contributes to the evolution of global storytelling.
Fireside Chat with Tom Quinn and H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi
Panel: Global South Productions: Redefining the Future of Film
Panel: The Producer’s Playbook — Navigating the New Global Economy of Storytelling
Fireside Chat: Scott Karol and Steven Paul discuss The New Economics of Global Storytelling
Masterclass: Building A24
Television Meets Cinema: When the Small Screen Thinks Big
Panel: Beyond the Frame - Reimagining Cinematic Design
Panel: Building Production Ecosystems: Infrastructure and Incentives in the MENA Region
Fireside Chat: The View from a Global Producer
Panel: GCC Champions
Masterclass: The Power of Data in Global Entertainment
Masterclass: Producing for a Global Audience with Jon Glickman
