Doha Film Institute hosts emerging Qatari filmmakers at Cannes
The Doha Film Institute (DFI) is hosting emerging Qatari filmmakers at the 69th Cannes Film Festival to support them in advancing their filmmaking careers.
Young Qatari directors Amna Al Binali and Jassim Al Rumaihi have had an opportunity to connect with their peers from the global entertainment industry and learn from some of the world’s most prominent film experts.
The talented duo took part in workshops, script development advisory sessions and one-on-one meetings and attended the screenings of the most-awaited films from across the world.
Fatma Al Rumaihi, CEO, DFI, said: “Apart from the significant showcase of films supported by DFI that will screen at Cannes, we’re delighted to host our Qatari talent and our ‘Made in Qatar’ films at the world’s premier film event.
“Through this, we aim to strengthen skills of our young filmmakers and highlight their creative works to the world.
“The networking sessions and screenings at Cannes will help the participants gain deep insights into the newest trends in filmmaking, which they can apply in their creative pursuits and add to the pride of Arab cinema.”
Al Binali’s The Notebook had won the Special Mention in the documentary category at Ajyal Youth Film Festival 2015.
She graduated from Qatar University with a degree in English Literature and Linguistics. She is developing The World Is Blue, which was selected for Qumra this year.
“It truly is an honour to participate in the Cannes Film Festival and showcase my film in the reputed Shorts Film Corner.
“As one of the most-respected film events, Cannes offers amazing insights into the world of movies. The opportunity to meet with the world’s best in filmmaking and listen to them will help in further building my skills in filmmaking,” she said.
Al Rumaihi’s The Palm Tree won the Best Documentary Film at Ajyal Youth Film Festival 2015 and was also the opening film for the Emerging Voices segment of Qumra 2016.
He works as a reporter at Al Jazeera News channel, covering news from Tunisia to Nepal. He is currently working on Amer: The Arabian Legend, a documentary about one of Qatar’s most famous racehorses, which was selected for Qumra this year.
Courtesy: thepeninsulaqatar.com
Well done Amna - as someone once said "Observation is a dying art.” - we need cinema
A sharp progress is much pleasing ....... Good work ......... very nice ..................
WT: We need to nurture and support young talent ..
They need our support desperately. They are just "emerging"!
We support them fully - Joys