The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has revealed the recipients of its 2026 Spring Grants cycle, supporting 48 projects from 39 countries, including films by Mohamed Kordofani, Theo Panagopoulos, and Muayad Alayan.

Widely known as the “Gulf’s leading screen lady”, Al-Fahad’s career spanned more than six decades covering television, theatre and cinema with various genres, from drama to comedy.

Qatar’s Doha Film Institute (DFI) has unveiled the 49 projects selected for the 2026 edition of its annual Qumra meeting which has been moved online due to the Iran War.

Seven global films that received support from the Doha Film Institute have been officially selected to be featured at the prestigious 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

Filmmakers participating in the Doha Film Institute’s Qumra 2026 program have highlighted its crucial role in supporting emerging cinematic voices globally, despite regional challenges.

Qatar’s Doha Film Institute (DFI) has moved its annual project and talent incubator Qumra online due to the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran war which has spilled out into the entire Gulf region and beyond.

The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has unveiled a new book that delves into the cinematic journeys of filmmakers from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The publication aims to highlight their contributions and diverse storytelling.

The Doha Film Institute has announced that its Qumra 2026 edition will be held online, a decision confirmed by the Qatar Tribune.