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Doha Film Institute CEO Fatma Hassan Alremaihi to Be Fêted During Cannes, Where She Will Launch Festival: ‘The Next Step in Qatar’s Journey of Cultural Leadership’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Doha Film Institute CEO Fatma Hassan Alremaihi will be fêted during Cannes where she will launch an ambitious new film festival to be held in Qatar.
From development and financing to production and exhibition, the comprehensive ecosystem we have built for filmmakers has helped establish a new generation of bold voices who are challenging stereotypes and presenting the nuanced perspectives of our culture and society that ensure that authentic Arab narratives find their rightful place in global cinema, and we will continue to focus on our strengths. I am particularly proud of how our young filmmakers in Qatar are pushing boundaries in their storytelling with projects like “And Then They Burn The Sea” by Majid Al Remaihi becoming the first Qatari film in consideration for an Oscar nomination, or Amal Al-Muftah’s “Shhab” that has screened at over 60 global festivals show how far we’ve come. The festival’s goals align perfectly with DFI’s mission of supporting authenticstorytelling and fostering cultural understanding.DFF will retain popular elements of Ajyal while introducing new dimensions, bringing togetherdiverse voices and perspectives from around the world while showcasing our own stories andtalents.
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