Qatar scores its first Oscar cosideration

Produced by Doha Film Institute, the documentary short subject, And Then They Burn The Sea, from Director Majid Al-Remaihi is Qatar’s first ever Oscar-qualified film in consideration for Academy Award.

* Documentary Short Subject 'And Then They Burn The Sea', also shortlisted for IDA Award, will screen as part of The Short Contenders at USC with filmmaker Majid Al-Remaihi in attendance

Produced by Doha Film Institute, the documentary short subject, And Then They Burn The Sea, from Director Majid Al-Remaihi is Qatar’s first ever Oscar-qualified film in consideration for Academy Award.

Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, Chief Executive Officer of the Doha Film Institute, said: “It gives us great pride to see young filmmakers from across the region emerge as creative leaders of a new wave of filmmaking, who craft compelling stories with global resonance. This is an incredible achievement for a promising young Qatari and Arab filmmaker and marks a milestone in the evolution of the country’s film industry. Majid’s film in consideration for an Academy Award™ will inspire more young talent to pursue cinematic ambitions and make an imprint in the global film community through authentic stories that reflect our nation’s culture and traditions.

“We thank Master Rithy Panh for his invaluable contribution; not only to Majid, but also to the many aspiring filmmakers he has empowered to push creative boundaries. Their creative prowess and dedication to the arts is indicative of the state of Arab cinema today. This recognition further emphasizes our mission at Doha Film Institute to support powerful storytelling and amplify important new voices in cinema, by providing a platform for exciting creative talents from around the world to realise their cinematic aspirations while fostering cultural diversity.”