Doha Film Festival’s ‘Made in Qatar’ programme features 10 captivating stories

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival unveiled the anticipated Made in Qatar programme, which features homegrown creativity and storytelling excellence fr...

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival unveiled the anticipated ‘Made in Qatar’ programme, which features homegrown creativity and storytelling excellence from the nation’s emerging filmmakers. Presented by Doha Film Institute (DFI), this showcase reaffirms its unwavering commitment to nurturing Qatar’s vibrant creative community and amplifying authentic voices that capture the essence of the nation’s evolving cultural identity.

A diverse selection of 10 short films from Qatari and Qatar-based filmmakers, ‘Made in Qatar’ highlights the depth, diversity, and bold imagination that define the country’s cinematic landscape today. The programmeis a launchpad for homegrown storytellers whose work gains international recognition and offer a fresh perspective on contemporary life in Qatar—that is imaginative, emotionally resonant, and deeply human.

Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, Festival Director and CEO of DFI, said:“Supporting local filmmakers is not only a duty—it is a privilege and a source of great pride for the Institute. Our storytellers open windows to our world, share our unique culture, and connect others to our own narratives. Through the ‘Made in Qatar’programme, we celebrate the courage and creativity of filmmakers who are defining our cinematic identity and shaping a cultural legacy that extends far beyond our borders.”

Underlining the evolution of Qatar’s film ecosystem, ‘Made in Qatar’ includes films supported by the Institute’s training programmes, Grants and the Qatari Film Fund. This year’s Made in Qatar Jury led by actress, director and producer Afef Ben Mahmoud, who alongside Head of Development at Katara Studios Fahad Al-Kuwari and producer and distributor Alaa Alasad, will recognise this exciting new generation of home-grown talent.

Films in DFF2025 Made in Qatar are: