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DFI in the News: 22 March 2011

Mar 22, 2011 — The Institute

Gulf Times: Comedy fans in for a treat on Monday
Published on March 17
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Gulf News: ‘Emirati filmmaker going places’
Published on March 17
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Gulf News: Talented youth need support
Published on March 17
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Huffington Post: Schnabel’s Miral Premieres at the UN: An Irrefutable Sign of the Times
Published on March 17
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Fakoora.org: DFI film opportunity for Gaza
Published on March 19
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Layalina Qatar: Doha Film Institute introduces new courses for short film program
Published on March 15

The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has launched new courses as part of its short film programme for 2011, offering fledging filmmakers an opportunity to participate in high-quality workshops and hands-on professional training. During the course of the 5 month program students will attend evening and weekend sessions on scriptwriting, directing, cinematography and working with actor programmes, enabling them to produce ten minute films at the end of the workshop. They will learn about casting, location scouting and what needs to be done for pre-production. All films will be produced locally in Doha, using other students for crew and support.

Layalina Qatar: Black Gold shoot now moves to Qatar
Published on March 15

Tarak Ben Ammar’s Quinta Communications and the Doha Film Institute have
announced the starting filming of international film “Black Gold” in Qatar. In the first
major international film shoot in Qatar, the project will shoot battles scenes for four
weeks in the desert dunes of Mesaieed.

Alwtan: DFI collaborates with Fakhoora
Published on March 22
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Alsharq: DFI and Fakhoora presents an educational program to Gaza students online
Published on March 22
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Alarab: DFI collaborates with Fakhoora to present an educational program for Palestinians
Published on March 22
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Alraya: In collaboration with Fakhoora, DFI presents an online educational program to Palestinian students
Published on March 22
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Qatar Tribune: DFI, Fakhoora to give tips on film making to Gaza kids
Published on March 22
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