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Doha Film Festival partners with FIPRESCI for 2026 edition
The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) and the Doha Film Institute (DFI) have announced a new partnership to establish a FIPRESCI jury at the upcoming Doha Film Festival. The festival is scheduled to take place from November 19 to 27, 2026, in Doha, Qatar.
The collaboration aims to foster cultural exchange, discovery, and critical dialogue within the cinematic arts. Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, CEO of the Doha Film Institute and Festival Director, emphasized that film criticism is essential to maintaining the vitality of independent cinema, ensuring films are not just watched but understood.
The festival program includes four primary competitions: the International Feature Film Competition, the International Short Film Competition, the Ajyal Film Competition, and the Made in Qatar Competition. The event also features various public programs, including gala screenings, panels, and community events.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Doha Film Institute and FIPRESCI have formed a partnership to establish a jury at the 2026 Doha Film Festival. rommanmag.com · www.alalam.ma · www.alaraby.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Doha Film Festival is scheduled to take place from November 19 to November 27, 2026. rommanmag.com · www.alalam.ma · www.alaraby.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] The festival features four main competitions: International Feature Film, International Short Film, Generations, and ‘Made in Qatar’. rommanmag.com · www.alalam.ma · www.alaraby.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fatma Hassan Al-Rumaihi, CEO of Doha Film Institute, stated that film criticism is essential to maintaining the vitality of independent cinema. rommanmag.com · www.alalam.ma · www.alaraby.co.uk