Education
DFI’s year-round educational programmes aim to inspire and support a new generation of Qatari, regional and international filmmakers.
We offer a full range of high-level courses, from intensive film labs with internationally acclaimed directors to cultural partnerships with other leading film institutions around the world. We also engage the broader film community with informative panel discussions, animation classes, and weekend workshops. Educational support and resources are available to cinephiles of all ages, ensuring that anyone interested in film at any level can get involved — from toddlers who love cartoons to vintage movie enthusiasts who wish to seriously elevate their cinematic knowledge.
The Doha Film Institute has established a number of strategic cultural partnerships with leading international organisations, as well as its own Doha-based programmes, which offer fledgling filmmakers a chance to participate in high-quality workshops and hands-on professional training.
Workshops & Labs
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Transformation, Alchemy, Journey: A Still filmmaking workshop with Sabine El Chamaa
Directing
This 10-day, hands-on “Still Filmmaking” workshop blends genres of experimental and narrative short films with photography.
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Brigitte Lacombe Photography Mentorship Contest
Photography
The Doha Film Institute and world renowned photographer Brigitte Lacombe are giving one budding photographer from Qatar a unique opportunity to enter the...
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Comedy Workshop and Performance at DTFF 2011
Acting
A comedy workshop hosted by Bilal Randeree and Dean Obeidallah, for young people with a keen interest in stand up.
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Improvisation and Movement
Acting
Improvisation is the act of elaborating, imagining and improvising a story around a given theme, taking into account the requirements of a given task.
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“Harrer, Harrer"
"Harrer, Harrer"
“Harrer, Harrer” is a 7-day storytelling workshop in which participants will work together to tell stories about the recent revolutions in the Middle East.
