Ajyal Film Festival returns this November and is inviting young people, aged eight to 25 years old from around the world to join the festival as Ajyal Juror.
Ajyal, organised by the Doha Film Institute (DFI), brings young people together in a shared spirit of cultural exchange and meaningful dialogue.
A celebration of the transformative power of film, the festival will host engaging workshops, compelling screenings, lively discussions, and opportunities for jurors to learn from renowned creative talents.
As an Ajyal Juror, your opinion matters. By casting your vote, you decide which directors will receive funding towards their next project, helping to guide, support and champion cinema that resonates deeply with your generation.
Jury categories
There are three Ajyal Competition juries in three age groups.
Mohaq, which means ‘New Moon’ in Arabic, are Ajyal’s youngest jurors, aged 8 to twelve years old. The young people on this jury will watch a programme of short films and four feature-length films.
Hilal are Ajyal’s jurors aged 13 to 17 – the term means ‘Crescent Moon’ in Arabic. Four feature films and a programme of shorts make up their festival programme.
Bader, the most mature of Ajyal’s juries, is Arabic for ‘Full Moon’ and is for jurors aged 18 to 25 years old. They will select their favourite films from four features and a programme of short films.
Registration
Registration to join the Ajyal Jury experience is open until 31 October, for participants eight to 25 years old. The registration process will require a one-time participation fee of QAR250 (if registered before 16 Sep. The standard fee is QAR500 and there is a discounted fee for siblings, QAR350.
For updates and more details about the Ajyal Film Festival Jury Experience, visit dohafilminstitute.com.
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