Msheireb Downtown Doha, DFI Rekindle Movie Magic with ‘Baraha Cinema Nights’
Msheireb Downtown Doha, the vibrant cultural hub of Qatar, invites families to embark on a cinematic journey under the stars with Baraha Movie Nights. Curated in collaboration with the Doha…
TikTok and DFI Celebrate Creativity with Launch of Sport-Themed Short Film Competition
As the home for entertainment and creativity, TikTok announced the launch of a short film competition with a sport-based theme in collaboration with the Doha Film Institute (DFI), encouraging creators…
Jules of the Kitchen Recipe: Swordfish Steaks with Wild Herbs
In this recipe series, we bring you recipes by Julia Toon, culinary motivator and author of the book ‘Good Eating: A Taste of Qatar’. New recipes every week, straight from…
FIFA Club World Cup Games to Screen at DFI Drive-in Cinema in Lusail
Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) in cooperation with the Doha Film Institute (DFI), announced that the two FIFA Club World Cup 2021 semi-final games will be broadcast this Sunday and…
DFI Invites Public to Engage with Film Experts at Qumra Talks
The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced two industry leaders who will lead this year’s Qumra Talks in partnership with Northwestern University in Qatar, that delve into varying perspectives on…
Four New Projects Chosen as Recipients of DFI Qatari Film Fund
Doha Film Institute (DFI) announced the recipients of the Fall 2017 Qatari Film Fund, which aims to nurture Qatari filmmakers and support them in their script-to-screen journey. An expert panel…
VCUarts Qatar and DFI Win International Teaching Award
An innovative teaching collaboration between the Interior Design programme of Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) and the Doha Film Institute (DFI) has won a…
Film Masters to Join DFI’s Qumra 2018
Russian director and writer Andrey Zvyagintsev (Leviathan, Loveless), Thai filmmaker and visual artist Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and Italian director Gianfranco Rosi are confirmed as the first three Masters of the Doha Film…
Six Filmmakers Chosen for DFI’s Qatari Film Fund Spring 2017 Grants
Selected projects present the diversity of storytelling approaches by talented young Qatari directors The Doha Film Institute (DFI) announced the recipients of the Qatari Film Fund Spring 2017 grants, dedicated…
DFI to Hold ‘Practical Lab’ Sessions Featuring Film Experts from Germany
As part of the Qatar Germany 2017 Year of Culture, the Doha Film Institute (DFI) has launched a series of Practical Labs on various aspects of film production led by…