The Peninsula
DOHA: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) yesterday announced that 33 projects from 19 countries have been selected to take part in the second edition of Qumra from March 4 to 9.
Directors and producers of 13 narrative feature films, 10 feature documentaries and 10 short films will participate in the six-day programme of bespoke industry sessions designed to promote their projects and prepare them for international markets.
The emphasis is on supporting first-and second-time filmmakers with projects in development and post-production. Fifteen projects are from Qatar-based filmmakers, 12 from the Middle East North Africa (Mena) region and six from the rest of the world.
Eleven of the 33 projects are feature films in development, 12 in post-production and 10 short films in development.
People behind 20 of the feature projects are alumni of DFI’s grants programme and three are independent filmmakers from Qatar.
Of the 10 short projects, seven are by Qatari filmmakers and three by Qatar-based filmmakers identified through DFI’s ongoing engagement with local industry.
Fatma Al Remaihi, CEO, DFI, said: “We are excited by the diverse projects selected for Qumra 2016, representing emerging talent from Qatar, the Arab region and around the world. We have prepared an intensive programme for our project delegates to inspire them creatively and support them in navigating the evolving landscape of the film industry.
“I look forward to welcoming each delegate to Qumra for what promises to be a productive exchange of ideas, culture and creativity.”
New to this year’s edition is the Qumra Shorts Programme, a strand to address the unique requirements of short films in development, during which 10 Qatar-based filmmakers will present their projects to international industry professionals, including script consultants, producers, lab representatives, programmers and buyers, all of whom are experts in the short form. The 10 short film makers have been supported by DFI in various ways throughout their careers and many are alumni of its educational initiatives, workshops and funding programmes.
The Peninsula
DOHA: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) yesterday announced that 33 projects from 19 countries have been selected to take part in the second edition of Qumra from March 4 to 9.
Directors and producers of 13 narrative feature films, 10 feature documentaries and 10 short films will participate in the six-day programme of bespoke industry sessions designed to promote their projects and prepare them for international markets.
The emphasis is on supporting first-and second-time filmmakers with projects in development and post-production. Fifteen projects are from Qatar-based filmmakers, 12 from the Middle East North Africa (Mena) region and six from the rest of the world.
Eleven of the 33 projects are feature films in development, 12 in post-production and 10 short films in development.
People behind 20 of the feature projects are alumni of DFI’s grants programme and three are independent filmmakers from Qatar.
Of the 10 short projects, seven are by Qatari filmmakers and three by Qatar-based filmmakers identified through DFI’s ongoing engagement with local industry.
Fatma Al Remaihi, CEO, DFI, said: “We are excited by the diverse projects selected for Qumra 2016, representing emerging talent from Qatar, the Arab region and around the world. We have prepared an intensive programme for our project delegates to inspire them creatively and support them in navigating the evolving landscape of the film industry.
“I look forward to welcoming each delegate to Qumra for what promises to be a productive exchange of ideas, culture and creativity.”
New to this year’s edition is the Qumra Shorts Programme, a strand to address the unique requirements of short films in development, during which 10 Qatar-based filmmakers will present their projects to international industry professionals, including script consultants, producers, lab representatives, programmers and buyers, all of whom are experts in the short form. The 10 short film makers have been supported by DFI in various ways throughout their careers and many are alumni of its educational initiatives, workshops and funding programmes.
