Watching the Classics session - Doha Film Institute

 

Join us for the upcoming Watching the Classics session with Professor Richard Pena on May 1st as we discuss Luis Buñuel's The Exterminating Angel. Sign up: https://t.co/CxY7IfiVMR pic.twitter.com/4LjUdrwFvY

— Doha Film Institute (@DohaFilm) April 16, 2023

Create your own graphic novel - workshop at Doha Film Institute

 

Discover how to create your own graphic novel, starting with the fundamentals of storytelling. Register at: animation@dohafilminstititue.com and submit a short personal bio. Portfolio submissions are optional. Deadline: June 12. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/dMxmLuswo4

— Doha Film Institute (@DohaFilm) June 1, 2022

Qumra master Asghar Farhadi - Grand Prix at Cannes 2021

 

Congratulations to Qumra master Asghar Farhadi whose film A HERO has nabbed the Grand Prix at #Cannes2021 tonight. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/2gXE0qYWqB

— Doha Film Institute (@DohaFilm) July 17, 2021

Lusail drive-in cinema

 

Lusail drive-in cinema has unveiled its line-up of movies for this weekend - and it includes a Roald Dahl classic https://t.co/K4c8tDdZwE pic.twitter.com/TYrZXlzVRY

— Time Out Doha (@TimeOutDoha) January 27, 2021

  

• Thursday January 28,Matilda 
• Friday January 29,The Breadwinner 
• Saturday January 30 , Kiki’s Delivery Service 
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Tickets from 100 rial per vehicule - online purchase only

Short Documentary workshop for teens at DFI

To make a documentary is to capture life. If you're between 13 and 17 years old, don't miss our new Short Documentary workshop on July 25. Apply before July 18 by emailing us at: youth@dohafilminstitute.com. #Qatar #Training pic.twitter.com/W5I7FcTi1O

— Doha Film Institute (@DohaFilm) June 19, 2018

Qatari Cinema at Qumra 18 film festival

Qatari cinema is having a stellar year at #Qumra18 with 9 fantastic projects. These Qatari filmmakers represent the future of Qatari cinema and its new generation of filmmakers eager to create unique and compelling stories that connect locally and resonate globally. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/IuHz0rUdJZ

— Doha Film Institute (@DohaFilm) March 11, 2018

Casting Call: Seeking Actors with Qatari look

Forthcoming production: “SH’HAB” – written and directed by Amal Al Muftah

Synopsis:
Upon hearing a myth about falling stars, a young girl’s curiosity is sparked. When night falls on old Al-Wakrah village, she sets out on her father’s boat, with the assistance of her older brother, to chase the fabled comets.

Auditions will be held between July 16th and August 10th 2017 for the following roles. All applicants should have Qatari look and speak the local dialect.

AMAL (8-11 years old)
Confident and adventurous.

NAHLA (35 – 45 years old)
Amal’s beautiful, caring mother.

SULTAN (10 – 13 years old)
Brash and confident.

ABDULRAHMAN (40 – 50 years old)
Protective of his children. Strong and stern from years working as a fisherman.

VILLAGERS: (all ages, male and female)
We’re looking for 10 aspiring actors to be play background cast in selected scenes. All cast should look Qatari. These roles are a good opportunity for those seeking to participate in their first professional film production.

Please send the following information to: QFF-Productions@dohafilminstitute.com

• A recent photo of yourself (preferably a headshot)
• Date of birth, nationality, languages spoken
• Previous acting experience / Showreel links

  apply here

http://www.dohafilminstitute.com/blog/casting-call-seeking-actors-in-doha-1

THE SALESMAN - the best foreign film Oscar

Historic moment: our co-financed film THE SALESMAN wins the Foreign Film #Oscar, 1st time in 48 years for a film with an Arab co-financing! pic.twitter.com/gypD6QqEVR

— Doha Film Institute (@DohaFilm) February 27, 2017

German Film Week in Qatar to 10 February

Our German Film Week brings you one of the most acclaimed German films of all time: Fitzcarraldo! https://t.co/aduvarfzLn#Qatar pic.twitter.com/yBaMYGc0Yv

— Doha Film Institute (@DohaFilm) February 4, 2017

 In celebration of the Qatar Germany Year of Culture 2017, the Doha Film Institute, the Goethe-Institut Gulf Region, and Qatar Museums are proud to present German Film Week, a curated series of eight Classic and Contemporary German Films Film critic Claus Löser will be on hand to present the films in the programme.

THE TAINTED VEIL premieres

Powerful, bold and masterfully told. THE TAINTED VEIL premieres in #Qatar this week! https://t.co/tWvJ41LEmY pic.twitter.com/5y2y9ftYCa

— Doha Film Institute (@DohaFilm) April 3, 2016

Qumra screenings - 2016 - event for film lovers

When :from 4 to 9 March,
 What  time :  at 4 pm /7 pm
 where : Museum of Islamic Art
Auditorium

What to expect :international gathering of creative film professionals  / emerging
filmmakers,with a special focus on first-and second-time directors / 23 feature length  -11 short films / uncut versions  -original language / English and Arabic subtitles

Price :  35 /25 Qatari rials  - 45 minutes before screenings or online  
See the screening guides here 

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Omar is coming to Qatar

Oscar nominated Palestinian masterpiece 'Omar' is finally coming to #Qatar! Join us next week! http://t.co/E47YxejxEA pic.twitter.com/QmlSn5a05B

— Doha Film Institute (@DohaFilm) May 8, 2015