Doha Film Institute Unveils Qumra Projects Ahead Of Virtual 2026 Edition As Iranian Missile & Drone Attacks Continue On Qatar

Qatar’s Doha Film Institute (DFI) has unveiled the 49 projects selected for the 2026 edition of its annual Qumra meeting which has been moved online due to the Iran War.

19 Mar, 10:00 — 19 Mar, 10:03

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The Doha Film Institute's Qumra event is a significant incubator for Arab filmmakers. Its shift to a virtual format due to regional conflict highlights the impact of geopolitical tensions on cultural and artistic initiatives in the Middle East.

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Doha Film Institute Unveils Projects Set for Qumra Event That Has Moved Online Due to Iran War

The Doha Film Institute’s Qumra Arab film industry incubator — which has been scrapped as a physical event and moved online due to the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran war — has unveiled the 49 [rojects from 39 countries that will be on digital display from March 27-April 8. Features set to be unveiled to industry and festival […]

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