The Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF) was an annual five-day film festival that was organised from 2009 to 2012 to promote Arab and international films, and to develop a sustainable film industry in Qatar . One of Qatar's largest entertainment events, it attracted over 50,000 guests in 2010.
29-806: The festivals were organised by the Doha Film Institute (DFI), which was founded by Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani which implements, consolidates and oversees film initiatives in Qatar. The Festival was launched in 2009 through a cultural partnership between DFI and Tribeca Enterprises . The Festival was led by Abdulaziz bin Khalid Al-Khater , Executive Director of DFI . The second Festival took place October 26–30, 2010 featuring 51 films from 35 countries including four world premieres. Over 50,000 guests attended
58-539: A Chevalier . However, in the statutes, there is a clause saying " Les Officiers et les Commandeurs de la Légion d'honneur peuvent être directement promus à un grade équivalent dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres ". (Translation: "The officers and commanders of the Legion of Honour can be promoted directly to an equivalent grade in the Order of Arts and Letters".) This means that if someone were to be made Officier of
87-513: A short film event, featuring films produced by local directors, under “The Made in Qatar Film Competition” banner. The two day competition began 20 February, with the awards being presented the next day. The event was open to the general public for four days following the announcement of the winners. Ordre des Arts et des Lettres The Order of Arts and Letters ( French : Ordre des Arts et des Lettres )
116-656: A talent and production company. DFI board member Mansour Ibrahim Al-Mahmoud served as acting CEO until banking executive Abdulaziz Al-Khater became CEO that October. Under Al-Khater, DFI split from its partnership with the Tribeca Film Festival , thus ending the Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF). The organisation also saw major reductions in both cultural activities and staffing due to financial problems. The Ajyal Film Festival (2013) and Qumra Film Festival (2014) were launched to replace
145-636: Is an order of France established on 2 May 1957 by the Minister of Culture . Its supplementary status to the Ordre national du Mérite was confirmed by President Charles de Gaulle in 1963. Its purpose is the recognition of significant contributions to the arts, literature, or the propagation of these fields. Its origin is attributed to the Order of Saint Michael (established 1 August 1469), as acknowledged by French government sources. To be considered for
174-578: Is granted through two arms: the DFI Grants Programme, which "provides development, production and post-production funding to filmmakers from Qatar" and new filmmakers globally, and the Doha Film Institute Co-Financing programme, which "invests in film production through strategic partnerships with film projects." In 2020, DFI announced it would be funding a television show, Oddity Tales from a Strange Land , for
203-591: The Arab film industry , especially in Qatar, as well as creators abroad. In support of the organisation's mission, Al Remaihi, CEO of DFI beginning in 2014, said: "I believe that film as a medium is strongly related to the rich storytelling tradition of the Arab world." Sheikha Al-Mayassa remains involved by being a chairperson for the organisation. Amanda Palmer was DFI's first CEO until stepping down in July 2012 to start
232-652: The COVID-19 pandemic , the 2021 edition was conducted in a hybrid format with both online and in-person film screenings. The festival is unique in that its film jury consists of DFI members between ages 8 and 25 who take part in post-viewing discussions and vote for each year's winning films. Those chosen by the jury are given funding for their next film. Jurors themselves are divided into three groups: Mohaq (ages 8–12), Hilal (ages 13–17), and Bader (ages 18–25). In 2021, more than 500 jurors from more than 40 countries participated. In addition to evaluating each film in general,
261-940: The Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image to host the Qatar-India Year of Culture event. In 2022, to celebrate the FIFA World Cup being held in Qatar, DFI and the Qatar Football Association started the Football Filmmaking Challenge, which invited creators ages 18 to 25 to make short films about football. In 2009, a pre-launched DFI teamed up with Tribeca Enterprises to start the Doha Tribeca Film Festival. Then-CEO Amanda Palmer
290-744: The DTFF. Fatma Al Remaihi became Acting CEO in August 2014 following his resignation, and permanent CEO in December. Al Remaihi joined DFI in 2009 and was cultural advisor to the first DTFF, as well as DFI's Director of Programmes. In May 2022, she received the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres award from the French government in recognition of her work with DFI. In 2012, students from Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) were invited to create short films for
319-661: The Festival screenings and events. Celebrities who attended the Festival in 2010 include Robert De Niro , Salma Hayek Pinnault , Julian Schnabel , Freida Pinto , Naomie Harris , Justin Chadwick , Sam Feuer , Hiam Abbas , Yousra , Adel Emam , Paula Wagner , David M Thompson , Mira Nair , Randall Wallace , Kevin Spacey , Rachid Bouchareb , Basma Hassan , Yasmine Al Massri, Stephane Rolland , and Mirette El Hariri. The Award for Best Film went to The First Grader , which
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#1732776432426348-534: The Made in Qatar segment of the DTFF. NU-Q faculty, such as Joe F. Khalil, Tim Wilkerson, Khaled Hroub , Justin Martin, and Scott Curtis, led discussions and panels at the event. In 2013, DFI announced the creation of a $ 100 million feature film fund in collaboration with Jeffrey Skoll 's production company Participant Media though no films were supported and the fund was later cancelled. In 2019, DFI collaborated with
377-406: The Order is an eight-pointed, green-enameled asterisk , in gilt for Commanders and Officers and in silver for Knights; the obverse central disc has the letters "A" and "L" on a white-enameled background, surrounded by a golden ring emblazoned with the phrase République Française . The reverse central disc features the head of Marianne on a golden background, surrounded by a golden ring bearing
406-477: The award, French government guidelines stipulate that citizens of France must be at least thirty years old, respect French civil law, and must have "significantly contributed to the enrichment of the French cultural inheritance". Membership is not, however, limited to French nationals; recipients include numerous foreign luminaries. Foreign recipients are admitted into the Order "without condition of age". The Order has three grades: The médaille (medallion) of
435-552: The content of their film internationally accessible. Since its inception, Qumra has evolved beyond the event itself into an "online portal, digital event space, and resource hub, and a unique incubator intended to assist first- and second-time filmmakers from around the world." The 2022 edition of Qumra was held virtually. After being held online from 2020-2022, the 2023 Qumra Film Festival was held in Person again and featured 44 films of which 13 were from Qatar itself. Focus on Qatar
464-572: The first time. The same year, about half of the spring grants were given to women directors . In 2022, ten films funded at least partially by DFI were chosen for that year's Cannes Film Festival . Backstage , one of the five DFI backed movies shown at 80th Venice Film Festival in 2023, won the Cinema & Arts award, while at the Cannes Film Festival the same year, the lead actress of another DFI backed film, About Dry Grasses ,
493-482: The free-to-join Ajyal Film Club for people ages eight to 25. Following a viewing of the selected films, which are available on at least one popular streaming platform for accessibility, jurors discuss the films. The club was established to "put the spotlight on pressing global concerns and rally youth dialogue around them through the medium of film." Previous topics include environmental concerns seen through
522-453: The growth of the Qatari film community and to provide funding and international networking opportunities to creators. DFI hosts two major film festivals, Ajyal Film Festival and Qumra, each year. Since its inception, DFI has financially supported more than 600 projects from development through post-production. Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani founded DFI in 2010 to support
551-473: The jury looks specifically at how the film's message can "bring about social change." Ajyal has annual themes as well that lend inspiration to its filmmakers. The 2021 theme was "Press Play," which focused on "mov[ing] forward out of pause mode and rekindl[ing] people's passion for play, exploration, and discovery through shared cultural experiences." The festival also has a Made in Qatar session that showcases short films by Qatari creators. In 2020, Made in Qatar
580-879: The lenses of The Lorax , Chasing Coral , and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind , and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict with a focus on Palestine through The Present , My Neighbourhood , and 200 Meters . In addition to its film festivals, DFI hosts workshops, labs, and masterclasses for creators, including courses focused on screenwriting and producing. Classes are mentored by industry professionals such as Annemarie Jacir , Fx Goby , Patrick Doyle , Richard Peña , Julie Goldman , Ghassan Salhab , Sebastián Sepúlveda , Ahmad Abdalla , Hisham Zaman , Rithy Panh , Kamal Aljafari , Marietta von Hausswolff von Baumgarten , and Ryan O'Nan , who can help students move through
609-682: The partnership between the two organisations ending following Palmer's departure from DFI and its replacement with the Ajyal and Qumra festivals under Al-Khater. The Ajyal Film Festival was launched in November 2013 to showcase family-friendly films from around the world "designed to nurture minds across generations and support the development of thoughtful future leaders." Ajyal takes places over six or seven days in October or November each year. Amid shutdowns and increased safety measures due to
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#1732776432426638-528: The steps of film creation, from screenwriting and development to post-production and marketing. Other events include Cinema Under the Stars, family-friendly outdoor film screenings. The DFI Grants program biannually awards creators with funding in both the spring and fall, aiming to "support initiative that identifies and nurtures first- and second-time filmmakers globally." As of May 2022, DFI has given financing to more than 650 films in 74 countries. Funding
667-460: The words Ordre des Arts et des Lettres . The Commander's badge is topped by a gilt twisted ring. The ribbon of the Order is green with four white stripes. According to the statutes of the Order, French citizens must wait a minimum of 5 years before they are eligible to be upgraded from Chevalier to Officier , or Officier to Commandeur , and must have displayed additional meritorious deeds than just those that originally made them
696-524: Was a 3-day festival meant to showcased films and filmmakers from Qatar. The festival was held at the MIA, featured over 15 short movies and was opened with a screening of Clockwise, which was Qatars first feature-length movie. The festival was held again in 2016 and showcased seven short documentaries by Qatari filmmakers at the MIA. In 2021, the youth jurors from the Ajyal Film Festival started
725-693: Was also the closing film of the festival. The 3rd annual DTFF took place from October 25–29, 2011 at Katara Cultural Village , Doha . Approximately 51 films from 35 countries were screened at the festival, including nine world premieres, four international premieres and 26 MENA premieres within various themed sections, showcasing World and Middle Eastern Cinema . The Festival featured Arab and international film competitions, including Best Arab Film, Best Arab Filmmaker, Audience Awards for Best Narrative, Best Documentary and Arab Short Films. The award for Best Film went to Normal! directed by Merzak Allouache . The fourth edition of DTFF, held from November 17–24,
754-550: Was awarded the Best Actress award. At the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, six DFI-backed movies were shown. Examples of films financed or co-financed by the DFI are Theeb , Loving Vincent , The Prophet , The Reluctant Fundamentalist , The Salesman , Black Gold , Kanye West 's Cruel Summer , The Attack , Capernaum , It Must Be Heaven , and Of Fathers and Sons . On 18 February 2024, DFI announced
783-505: Was expanded to eight days. Indoor and outdoor screenings took place at Katara Cultural Village and Museum of Islamic Arts (MIA). DTFF 2012 showcased over 87 films from across the globe under distinct themed categories including Arab Film Competition, Made in Qatar, Contemporary World Cinema and Special Screenings. Doha Film Institute Doha Film Institute (DFI) is a nonprofit cultural organisation established in 2010 by Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani to support
812-587: Was held drive-in style in Lusail . In addition to the film screenings, Ajyal hosts several special events, including exhibitions, concerts, workshops, installations, live performances, panels, and family activities during the festival. The Qumra film platform started in March 2014 as a way to showcase up-and-coming filmmakers. In addition to screenings, the festival holds masterclasses and discussions with industry professionals who help guide new filmmakers to making
841-419: Was program director for the first three festivals. This festival aimed to continue developing Qatar's film industry . The Made in Qatar series present at the DTFF was later shifted to the Ajyal Film Festival. The session at the 2012 DTFF saw the largest number of films yet presented in this series, including 15 world premieres. The final edition of the festival took place over eight days in 2012 just prior
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