Q Life Magazine Q Magazine December 2017 | Page 47

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Doha Film
Institute
Fostering a Culture of Creativity
The Doha Film Institute (DFI) was founded in
2010 with the primary goal of nurturing a nascent
film and creative industry in Qatar. That goal remains
to this day.
DFI has worked tirelessly to promote community-wide
film appreciation by providing cinematic education,
financing film production and networking opportunities,
and investing in new talent.
The Institute’s vision is to serve as a springboard for
new filmmakers and to create dynamic platforms that
will strengthen their skills, showcase their creativity,
and help them to build international partnerships.
Today, DFI is recognised as a platform that drives
independent voices in cinema. It has created a dynamic
talent pool, which is creating a growing body of ‘Made
in Qatar’ and ‘Qatar-supported’ international films
that are attracting worldwide acclaim.
As well as developing current and future generations
of creative producers, DFI contributes to the
wider Qatari economy beyond filmmaking and its
supply chain. The creative industry provides jobs,
attracts investments, and generates revenues. It also
promotes sectors such as tourism, aviation, hospitality
and retail.
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