Doha Film Festival 2026 to showcase Qatari films and series

The Doha Film Festival 2026, presented by the Doha Film Institute, will showcase four Qatari feature films and an original series. The selection highlights the rapid development of Qatar’s audiovisual content industry and its growing international presence.

The special screenings include “Tuna Teeth” directed by Jamal Al-Khani, “A Very Ordinary Life” by Mohammed Deniz, “The First in Flight” by Rodrigo Vazquez Salisi, and “When the News Breaks You” by Hamad Al-Hajri. Additionally, the festival will feature a special episode of the series “Ilzam,” an original production from Katara Studios by Jassim Al-Rumaihi and Ahmed Al-Baker.

Fatma Hassan Al-Rumaihi, CEO of the Doha Film Institute and Director of the festival, stated that these projects reflect the evolution of the nation's creative ecosystem. The festival aims to strengthen the collaborative environment between national institutions, such as Qatar Media City and Katara Studios, and local talent to establish Qatar as a destination for ambitious creative works.