Doha Film Institute

DFI UK Cinema Showcase Announces Screenings for April and May

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:15:58 +0300

Award-Winning Films from Celebrated British Filmmakers to Entertain Doha Audiences

DFI Announces Recipients of the First Cycle of Hazawi Fund

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:38:45 +0300

Provides Training and Financing Support to 4 Short Films Helmed by Gulf Based Filmmakers

Katara DFI Cinema Announces New 'Arab Voices' Strand For April 2013

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:24:49 +0300

With two screenings of ‘Bekas’ and five screenings of ‘Wadjda’- back by popular demand after sold out screenings this weekend.

Hekayat Khaleejiya’s Double Screenings of ‘Wadjda’ Receives Great Reception

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:30:59 +0300

With Special Attendance by Saudi Director Haifaa Al-Mansour

Doha Film Institute Announces New Internship Programmes to Attract Local Talent

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 15:00:38 +0300

Have you ever wanted to be part of a fast-paced growing global industry that centers…

Carnegie Mellon’s annual Professional Day highlights the continuous efforts made to help students kick-start their careers

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:23:52 +0300

Al Bawaba – Aysha Fakhroo, a Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar computer science graduate and Application Manager at ExxonMobil…

DFI UK Cinema Showcase Returns to MIA with “The Third Man”

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:51:47 +0300

DFI UK Cinema Showcase returns to the Museum of Islamic Art on 28th and 29th of March…

Hekayat Khaleejiya (Khaleeji Stories) Screens Awards Winner Film 'Wadjda'

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:00:03 +0300

Q&A with Saudi Director, Haifaa Al-Mansour Post Screening

A great play one that people can relate to

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:03:16 +0300

Gulf Times – A playwright should address the concerns of his audience and a great play is one that is close to the people, something they they can relate to…

Award winning Saudi film to be screened in Doha

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:11:43 +0300

Gulf Times – Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) year round series, Hekayat Khaleejiya, returns for the second time with the screening of the Saudi award-winning film..

People in Film: Giuseppe Carrieri

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:00:39 +0300

Giuseppe Carrieri’s ‘In Utero Srebrenica’ screened at the ninth Al Jazeera International Documentary Film Festival…

Weekend Documentaries of Doha

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:00:10 +0300

The challenge went out to all of Qatar: make a documentary in 48 hours.

DFI Film Review: In Utero Srebrenica

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:00:52 +0300

During my visit to the ninth Al Jazeera International Documentary Film Festival…

Now Playing in Doha! : Fire with Fire

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:00:44 +0300

‘Fire with Fire’ hits the screens in Doha this week!

DFI Film Review: Grand Marriage

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:00:51 +0300

Celebrating a wedding for countless days and nights might seem a far-fetched concept to many…

People in Film: Samr Al Marzooqi

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:13:31 +0300

Samr Al Marzooqi is the Dubai Film Marketing Manager of Dubai International Film Festival.

Young Points of View

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:00:35 +0300

Films that look at the world through the eyes of children…

The Comics in M.E.

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:00:41 +0300

Not too long ago, a few of us DFIers had a discussion about comics and movies in the Middle East.

Now Playing in Doha! : Oblivion

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:00:00 +0300

‘Oblivion’ hits the screens in Doha this week!

The Comic CON

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:52:22 +0300

Since I’m a super comic nerd living in Doha, it goes without saying that the only holiday…

9th Aljazeera International Documentary Film Festival - Round Up

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:01:33 +0300

We spoke to a number of participating filmmakers about their…

9th Aljazeera International Documentary Film Festival - Opening

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:49:44 +0300

The 9th Aljazeera International Documentary Film Festival is being held from the 18 – 19 April.

Fire with Fire - Trailer

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:14:37 +0300

Fire with Fire – Trailer

Oblivion - Trailer

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:01:45 +0300

Oblivion – Trailer

Dead Man Down - Trailer

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:17:37 +0300

Dead Man Down – Trailer

Distribution for Documentaries

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:30:00 +0300

Hear from our experts their advice on getting documentaries distributed.

Hekayat Khaleejiya (Khaleeji Stories) - Promo

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 11:00:30 +0300

‘Hekayat Khaleejiya’ is a DFI screening series dedicated to showcasing cinematic voices from the Gulf region. Taking place at the Museum of Islamic…

'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' - Trailer

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:22:00 +0300

‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ – Trailer

Funding for Documentaries

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:00:00 +0300

Editing for Documentaries

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:00:07 +0300

Hear from experts what it means to be editing for documentaries.

SXSW 2013

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:00:06 +0300

Check out some of the highlights of SXSW 2013.

Francophone Cinema Week Launch

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:27:49 +0300

See the photos of DFI’s Francophone Cinema Week launch with the Qatari Premiere of Michael Haneke’s ‘Amour’.

'The Red Shoes' Screening

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:27:51 +0300

See photos of the first screening of ‘The Red Shoes’.

The Oscars 2013

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:12:14 +0300

See the best moments of the 85th Academy Awards Ceremony in pictures.

'Playing for Keeps' in pictures

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:26:58 +0300

Check out photos from the film ‘Playing for Keeps’.

Best of ‘My National Day’ Photography Competition

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 14:48:40 +0300

Best photos from DFI’s ‘My National Day’ Photography Competition sponsored by Sony α

'Jack Reacher' in pictures

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:24:29 +0300

Check out photos from the film ‘Jack Reacher’.

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' in pictures

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:22:38 +0300

Check out photos from the film ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’.

'Anna Karenina' in pictures

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:18:24 +0300

Check out photos from the film ‘Anna Karenina’.

Best of DTFF 2012 in Pictures

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:39:31 +0300

Check out the highlights of DTFF 2012 in pictures.