Ajyal Film Festival to shine spotlight on 20 local productions

Local filmmakers are expected to debut nearly two dozen productions during this year’s international Ajyal Youth Film Festival.

The six-day event, organized by the Doha Film Institute (DFI), will be held from Dec. 1 to Dec. 6 at Katara Cultural Village.

A selection of 20 locally produced films will be showcased under the category “Made in Qatar” during the festival, which have been produced by both national and expat talent, and experienced and aspiring filmmakers.

Due to the significant number of local entries this year, the films will be screened over a period of two days (Dec. 4 and 5).

Fatma Al Remaihi, acting CEO of DFI and festival director of Ajyal, said in a statement: “The thematic diversity and quality of projects in the ‘Made in Qatar’ section is a testament to the growth and vibrancy within the creative community of our nation. I look forward to welcoming festival-goers to witness this growth and celebrate local talent with us at Ajyal.”

Original article by Elysia Windrum

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Ajyal Film Festival to shine spotlight on 20 local productions