Virtual Qumra 2021 opens today
12 Mar 2021 - 10:44
Raynald C Rivera | The Peninsula
The seventh and biggest edition of Qumra Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) unique annual incubator for emerging global talent kicks off today promising six days of master classes, workshops, consultations and screenings. Apart from participating filmmakers, the general public has also the opportunity to access the most expansive edition of Qumra virtually by purchasing a Qumra Pass that offers the full Qumra Screenings and Qumra Talks programmes, DFI has said in a statement.
Qumra Pass is open to all citizens and residents of Qatar and the MENA region, and applications will be processed on a first-come-first-serve basis. The Qumra Pass is priced at QR500; students and Qatar Museums Culture Pass holders can purchase it for a discounted price of QR350, DFI earlier announced.
Qumra 2021 Online tickets go on sale
26 Feb 2021 - 11:29
Raynald C Rivera | The Peninsula
Tickets for film screenings for Qumra 2021 Online, which is its largest virtual edition yet, are now on sale, Doha Film Institute (DFI) announced yesterday. Qumra is a unique professional incubator presented by DFI annually, which in the past seven years has been crucial to the success of filmmakers from the Arab world and beyond. “A space for new voices in cinema,” this year’s Qumra comprises a fully online programme which includes film screenings, master classes and talks running from March 12 to 17. “Delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for this year’s Qumra Screenings a selection of acclaimed featurelength and short films which we’ve supported via our grants programme as well as filmmaking Labs,” said DFI on its official social media accounts yesterday. Film enthusiasts can choose from an array of acclaimed feature films including “200 Meters”, “The
3. Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Celebrate Qatar National Day at the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum to learn more about the history and rich Qatari culture through the special programs.
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4. Mall of Qatar
On December 18, Mall of Qatar (MoQ) is collaborating with the Supreme Committee for Legacy and Delivery to support the final match of the Amir Cup 2020 that will take place at Al Rayyan Stadium.
MoQ will display the match live on the Oasis screens. Fans can walk towards the stadium with an amazing football-themed roaming parade, street artists, and entertainers, creating festive vibes for all.
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14 Dec 2020 - 8:41
File photo of drive-in cinema at Lusail
The Peninsula
Doha: Following an overwhelmingly positive public response, Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) first-ever drive-in cinema experience in Lusail, presented in partnership with Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC), will extend its public screenings into the month of April 2021.
Featuring an unmissable selection of films from Disney classics to contemporary family favourites, the drive-in cinema invites audiences of all ages, bringing the community together at safe social distances in line with government guidelines and with the health of all guests as top priority. Tickets and screening schedule are available at www.dohafilminstitute.com/nowplaying.