EU Delegation to Qatar to host masterclasses ahead of Youth Short Film Festival 2025

Doha, Qatar: As part of the exciting build up to the EU Youth Short Film Festival 2025, taking place on November 24 25 , 2025, the Delegation of the E...

Doha, Qatar: As part of the exciting build-up to the EU Youth Short Film Festival 2025, taking place on November 24–25 , 2025, the Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar will host thought-provoking masterclasses led by internationally acclaimed filmmakers from JaJa Film Productions.

Under the theme “Films That Move You – The Art of Creating Stories with Impact”, the masterclasses will explore how cinema can spark empathy, drive awareness, and inspire social change, with a particular focus on inclusive storytelling and the empowerment of women in filmmaking. Topics will span the entire filmmaking journey, from creative development to case studies that have made a global impact.

The sessions will be delivered by Jamillah van der Hulst and Conrad Alleblas, co-founders of JaJa Film Productions, a Netherlands-based company known for creating films with powerful social messages.

“It’s a real pleasure to connect with the youth of Qatar and share our experiences in building films that can truly make a difference,” said Jamillah van der Hulst, Founder and Director-Producer at JaJa Film Productions and masterclass speaker. “We hope to inspire young creatives to tell stories that matter and tell them well.”

The masterclasses will take place on November 24 at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar and on November 25 at Northwestern University in Qatar. Both institutions are key academic partners in the film festival.