DFI supports Northwestern Screening of Microphone
Jun 07, 2012
Doha Film Institute supported the screening of the film, “Microphone” organized by Northwestern on Tuesday 6 June. The Director, Ahmad Abdalla was present at…
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Katara DFI Cinema Returns With Qatar Premiere Of Oscar Winner 'A Separation'
May 22, 2012
Katara and Doha Film Institute (DFI) will continue a new strand of world cinema screenings with the highly acclaimed Oscar-winning® Iranian film A Separation.
TED Announces Speakers For First Ever TEDxSummit in Doha
May 10, 2012
Artists, scientists and pioneering thinkers to be among those sharing ideas at the event hosted by the Doha Film Institute
Acclaimed Film ‘Take Shelter’ Screens for First Time in Gulf
May 10, 2012
Katara and Doha Film Institute (DFI) will present a one-week theatrical release of ‘Take Shelter’, the highly acclaimed ‘indie’ dramatic thriller.
A Cinematic Celebration of 40 Years of History and Heritage
Mar 18, 2012
DFI to launch a year-round film screening series in Qatar which will be an alternative for Doha audiences to access a wider range of films.
TED Announces Talent Search for TED2013 Speakers – with Qatar Named as Middle Eastern Leg of Global Initiative
Feb 29, 2012
Doha will be first among 14 cities in six continents to host auditions, as registration for TED2013 conference opens.
Globally Acclaimed Best Fictional Selling Novel Khalil Gibran's The Prophet to be Adapted as an Animated Feature
Feb 23, 2012 — Financing
Salma Hayek, Doha Film Institute (DFI) and Participant Media align with Academy Award® nominated director Roger Allers (The Lion King) along with ten…
DFI Announces Special Sneak Preview of ‘Woman in Black’
Feb 15, 2012
DFI announced a special sneak preview of the new star-studded psychological horror film ‘Woman in Black’ ahead of its Middle East release.
Qatar From Behind the Camera Lens – Young and Old Capture the Spirit of the Nation
Dec 27, 2011
‘National Day’ Photography Competition Launched by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) with Support from SONY
Oscar-Winning Actor Kevin Spacey Returns to Qatar to Play Shakespeare’s Richard III in Live Performances Directed by Sam Mendes
Nov 16, 2011
Doha Film Institute Backs Unique Collaboration as World Tour of Theatrical Classic Comes to the Middle East ; Partners with Kevin Spacey Foundation to…
Spring at Doha Film Fest
Oct 30, 2011
A great film is one that captures the mood of the times, spinning stories out of societal joys and sorrows, the highs and lows of a community, upheavals,
3rd Edition of DTFF Closes With A Bang
Oct 29, 2011 — Film Festival
‘Where Do We Go Now?’ and ‘Comic Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope’ Take Audience Awards
Leona Lewis Performs at Katara Closing Night Gala
Family and Community are the Stars at DTFF 2011
Oct 29, 2011 — Film Festival
Festival’s Family Day Celebration Attracts Record-breaking Crowds of all Ages
Normal and The Virgin, The Copts And Me take DTFF Arab Film Competition Awards
Oct 29, 2011 — Film Festival
Rania Stephan and Roschdy Zem take Best Documentary and Best Narrative Director prizes
Sami Bouajila wins Best Performance Prize
New Media at DTFF: Questions And (Some) Answers For Future Of Media In The Arab World
Oct 29, 2011 — Film Festival
Panelists Discuss Freedom, Piracy, and Social Change at DTFF Panels