Doha: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) will begin accepting application for its Spring 2023 film funding programme from December 23 to January 4, 2023.
DFI announced this via its social media accounts. It said the new cycle grants programme supports film, TV and web series creators.
The goals of the Doha Film Institute Grants Programme are to identify new talent, seek out new cinematic voices and discover universally resonant stories.
The Institute’s approach is to champion projects that aim to explore, expand and cultivate authentic storytelling, with a keen interest in propelling forward the medium of cinema.
The programme provides creative and financial assistance for short and feature-length films, subject to eligibility criteria, by Qatari and international first- and second-time directors, as well as established MENA directors.
Financial support is also available for TV and web series helmed by MENA scriptwriters and directors, subject to eligibility criteria.
The TV fiction and creative documentary series development grant aims to assist independent screenwriters/producers from the MENA region in developing original serialised content intended for international audiovisual markets.
Meanwhile, the web fiction and creative documentary series grant will support independent directors/producers from the MENA region in financing the production of original serialised content for the web.
To apply, visit dohafilminstitute.com/financing/grants/guidelines.
