Miramax, Doha Film Institute partner to elevate Arabic-language storytelling

Doha, Qatar: Miramax, the award winning global film and television studio owned by beIN MEDIA GROUP (beIN) and Paramount Global, announced today the D...

Doha, Qatar: Miramax, the award-winning global film and television studio owned by beIN MEDIA GROUP (beIN) and Paramount Global, announced today the DFI x Miramax Writer’s Programme, a major partnership with Doha Film Institute (DFI) aimed at supporting the development of premium, local Arabic-language content across the Middle East and North Africa. 

The programme will provide training, mentorship, and production and distribution resources for both emerging and established Arab writers, offering critical support for their projects, contributing to the expansion of the region’s series content output, and strengthening Qatar’s position as a leading media hub in the Middle East.

The DFI x Miramax Writer’s Programme will involve the selection of up to five local and regional projects to develop each year.  The Writer’s Programme will tie into DFI’s existing Series Programmes, with the goal of extending the reach and impact of these initiatives. 

The collaboration between Miramax, renowned for its film & television productions, and DFI, the leading film institute in the Middle East, addresses a key gap in the region’s media industry by offering not only development support but also direct access to Miramax’s vast distribution and sales network to reach audiences worldwide.

“At Miramax, we believe great storytelling knows no borders,” said CEO, Jonathan Glickman. “This partnership with DFI is a powerful step toward amplifying emerging Arabic-language voices and sharing their stories with audiences worldwide.”