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The Doha Film Institute (DFI) is an independent production house that was founded in 2010 by her highness Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.[7] The company aims to contribute to the growth of the local film community in Qatar,[8] and provides funding and production services for shorts and features of local, international, and regional films. Along with funding, the DFI aids the grantees with their pre-production, production, and post-production processes as well as mentors and educates filmmakers in and out of Qatar with the development of their films.[9]

In addition to providing educational programs, workshops and information sessions, the institute is plannings to host more than 100 experts in the film industry to mentor Qumra projects.[10] It also invests in film production by partnering with film projects and co-financing them,[11] and its productions include a 3D animated film,[12] a Grand Prix awarded film[13] and a Museum of Modern Art exhibited film.[14]

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The Doha Tribeca Film Festival was an annual film festival held from 2009 to 2012.[15] It emanated from a collaboration between the Doha Film Institute and Tribeca Enterprises.[16] Celebrities such as Robert De Niro,[17] Salma Hayek,[18] Adel Emam,[19] Mira Nair,[20] and Kevin Spacey[21] attended the festivals.[22] The festivals and premieres took place in the Katara Cultural Village[23] every year as well as The Museum of Islamic Art, Doha[24] in 2012. The DTFF premiered up to 87 films from all around the world.[25]

The ways in which this festival cultivates and encourages local and regional talents is by giving recognizing local talents and giving them awards for their contributions and hard work. The winners of Best Films are given funding for their next projects. These endorsements allow the continuation allows the local talents to further their career and mark their name within the growing industry. The awards and recognition also helps promote and encourage future content and talents to be more prevalent and seek to establish their presence and passion for filmmaking, which serves the overall goal of establishing the film industry to be more widespread and recognized, internationally. The winners are determined by audience voting alongside a jury of professionals that determine the outcome.[29]

Ajyal also utilizes their festival for cultivating young talents that have an interest in film making industry, by implementing volunteering from people aged 18 and above. The volunteers are guaranteed to gain exposure and experience in their involvement with the festival. The experience of interacting with industry professionals and being able to have contacts from within the world of film as well as attending screenings and have hand-on knowledge from people heavily integrated within the business.[30]

Made in Qatar is a section within the Ajyal Youth Film Festival that provides a platform for filmmakers based in Qatar to showcase their work to the local and international community.[31] The selection includes short fiction films, short documentaries, and short experimental films. An award is given to the best film in each of those categories.[32]

Clockwise, released in 2010, was the first full-length feature film to be shot in Qatar.[42] The film showcases Khaleeji and Qatari culture and tradition as it showcases local folklore. The film was produced and funded by the ministry of Culture[43] and was widely praised for the soundtrack written by polish composer Maciek Dobrowolski[44]

Ahmed Al-Baker started his career in filmmaking in 2009.[47] He wrote, directed and produced his first feature film The Package: Volume 1.[48] The film was produced in Doha by the film production company Innovation Production, which was co-founded by Ahmed Al-Baker along with his peers.[47] Interested in sci-fi horror and thriller genres, Ahmed created Lockdown: Red Moon Escape and the TV series Medinah.[49] Al-Baker was supervisor of the opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[50][51]

AlJawhara Al-Thani's (a.k.a. A.J. Al-Thani) love for movies was sparked when she first watched Star Wars at the age of six. AJ's journey as a filmmaker began when she participated in a filmmaking workshop offered by the Doha Film Institute, and since then she had continuously developed her skill as a filmmaker with DFI's support. AJ's first short film Kashta (2016) won Best Narrative award at Ajyal's Made in Qatar section.[52] She is currently developing the script for her feature film Khuzama, a film about a Bedouin girl who embarks on an adventure far away from home[53].

Hamida AlKuwari's career in filmmaking started when she made her first short film 15 Heartbeats (2011) which premiered at Doha Tribeca Film Festival. Her second short film Elevate (2017) tackles the troublesome relationship between a Qatari women, and her maid.[54] Hamida is currently working on her first feature film documentary, To The Ends of the Earth which documents an environmental expedition to Antarctica. Having worked on this film, Hamida became the first Qatari woman to visit Antarctica.[55]

Hend Fakhroo's first short film His Name (2012) documented a friendship between a Qatari woman and a cleaner.[56] Hend's second short film, The Waiting Room (2016) also explored a friendship between two women who come from different backgrounds.[57] The film screened at various festivals including the Ajyal Youth Film Festival, Beirut International Film Festival, and Malm Arab Film Festival. Hend is working on her first feature film.[58]

Amal Al-Muftah started making films in high school.[59] She made her first short film Al Kora (2013) during an introductory filmmaking workshop at DFI.[60] Amal's second film was a documentary called Al Hamali (2014), which gained more than 100 thousand views on YouTube in less than one week.[61] Amal resumed her work on fiction films with Smicha (2016),[62] and Sh'hab (2018). Both of those films won the Best Narrative at Ajyal's Made in Qatar section.[63][64]

The Talent Factory[69] is the biggest talent agency in Qatar. They provide access to contacts such as actors and performers who are willing to work in films, theatre, TV shows, and even events. Currently, there are more male actors (44) than female actresses (9). These actors mostly perform in TV shows and plays rather than films. However, with the growth of Qatari cinema, more acting roles for Qataris will be expected.

Owned by Majid Al Futtaim Cinema; one of the region's most prominent entertainment and successful businesses, VOX Cinema can be found in over 30 locations across the region.[71] With screens in both the Middle East and North Africa, Vox designs its experience fitting to its location to ensure the audience feels right at home.[72]

Qatar is home to 39 Novo Cinemas screens that can be found in shopping centers such as Mall of Qatar, 01 Mall, The Pearl and Souq Waqif.[73] Novo provides its customers with viewing experiences ranging from 2D cinema to the luxurious 7-star VIP treatment.[74] When it comes to their snack options, Novo Cinemas provides its customers with the latest trends in the snack industry such as frozen-ice popcorn along with the option of ordering from gourmet menus that are served to your seat.[74] Adding to that, Novo also offers its screens to non-cinematic events such as live viewing of sports and the opportunity to book private viewings.[74]

Flik Cinemas is a local business in association with Al Mana Group.[75] They have 12 screens across two locations; Lagoona Mall and Mirqab Mall that promise to provide the 5-Star treatment to its customers.[75]

Cruel Summer (2012) is a 7-screen film directed by musician Kanye West which premiered in the Cannes Film Festival.[77] The film featured Arab and Gulf artists such as Hayat Al-Fahad and Ali Suliman. This film was shot in multiple locations within the Gulf region including Qatar. In the making of this film, many Arab figures were heavily included. This film is notable due to its contributions in placing Qatar on the map within the film industry by showcasing its potential in supporting the arts of filmmaking and thrusting local talents under the global spotlight.[78]

To celebrate Qatar National Day 2021, we are delighted to present a selection of compelling shorts made by filmmakers who are proud to call Qatar home. The programme this year features some internationally shown and award-winning documentaries and narratives.

Doha Film Institute is excited to continue our popular drive-in cinema experience with a programme sure to delight all Harry Potter fans. Join us this weekend for three magical evenings as Harry, Ron, and Hermione hone their wizardry skills at the famed school of Hogwarts!