Doha Film Institute launches Ajyal Film Club to drive youth dialogue on vital issues through film

Jurors at Ajyal Film Festvial 2020

The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has launched the Ajyal Film Club, an initiative by the young jurors of Ajyal Film Festival, to put the spotlight on pressing global concerns and rally youth dialogue around them through the medium of film. The Ajyal Film Festival, DFI’s annual signature event, is a unique initiative that inspires creative interaction and cultural exchange among youth. Over the past eight years, Ajyal has built a nurturing space where youth are empowered to reach beyond differences to find their creative voice. Two sessions of the Ajyal Film Club have been held to date around the issues of environmental degradation and the crisis in Palestine. Upcoming sessions will be held on August 14, September 11, and October 9 on wide-ranging topics that influence youth and promote positive action. Films that address the subjects will be screened for Ajyal Film Club members, who will not only discuss the movie but also the underlying theme in-depth. The Ajyal Film Club is part of the year-round youth development workshops organised by the Institute to promote film education and appreciation.