Local Talents to Bloom At DTFF This Year

Doha, October 23 (QNA) - The next Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF), due to be held on November 17 to 24, will put the spotlight this year on home talents showcasing 19 films, 15 of which are world premieres, of local filmmakers residing in Doha, including nationals and expatriates, during the "Made in Qatar" event. This year marks the largest showcase of "Made in Qatar" films with 15 world premieres, as part of the overall Festival line-up of more than 87 films being screened from across the globe, DTFF said in a press release issued here Tuesday. The 19 films will also compete for the "Made in Qatar" development award worth of US$ 10,000 to be evaluated by an independent jury. This year, Made in Qatar films will be screened under four programmes: (New Hopes), with five films exploring themes around hope and pain; (Through Their Eyes) featuring ten short stories of love and friendship as well as introspective documentaries; ( Angel in June) the story of a young, charitable girl based on real-life events and set in the Filipino community of Doha; and (Thriller Night) a collection of three thrilling films by Qataris including a feature that offers a unique meditation on what is beyond life as we know it. "One of the founding mandates of Doha Film Institute and DTFF is to promote a culture of filmmaking in Qatar. Made in Qatar, the largest so far, demonstrates the success of the concerted efforts in creating a robust filmmaking industry locally by identifying and nurturing talent. The films in the selection will surprise viewers with their thematic intensity and narrative style. Most importantly, it offers glimpses of life in Qatar and will resonate with the local community," DTFF Vice Chair Issa Bin Mohammed Al-Mohannadi said. "The diversity in content and narrative styles demonstrates the strong evolution of local filmmaking over the past few years. Talented youngsters as well as experienced professionals are screening their films in the Made in Qatar programme. The common thread in all these movies is the creativity of the filmmakers to push beyond the obvious and create heart felt moments from ordinary situations," a Resident Filmmaker and Programmer at Doha Film Institute, Chadi Zeneddine said. The "Made in Qatar" films include; Angel in June, Almuqana3, Bader, Brains of Empowerment, Crazy Calm, Ghazil, His Name, Hystoria, I, January 28, Omra Il-Ashab (Omra with the Friends), Plan B, Transient, 8 Billion; all of which are the world premieres. In addition to, Theatre Night, The Worker, Rain; MENA Premiere, Lyrics Revolt; MENA Premiere, and the Lockdown: Red Moon Escape; Qatar Premier. (QNA)