The Doha Film Institute has recruited Mexican multi-hyphenates Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna, Venice prizewinner Alice Diop, Moroccan auteur Faouzi Bensaïdi, and Oscar-winning composer and producer Gustavo Santaolalla to hold onstage conversations and act as mentors during its upcoming Qumra Arab industry incubator. Qumra, which means “camera” in Arabic, blends together a creative workshop, co-production market and […]
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The Doha Film Institute has recruited Mexican multi-hyphenates Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna, Venice prizewinner Alice Diop, Moroccan auteur Faouzi Bensaïdi, and Oscar-winning composer and producer Gustavo Santaolalla to hold onstage conversations and act as mentors during its upcoming Qumra Arab industry incubator. Qumra, which means “camera” in Arabic, blends together a creative workshop, co-production market and […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
The Doha Film Institute has recruited Mexican multi-hyphenates Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna, Venice prizewinner Alice Diop, Moroccan auteur Faouzi Bensaïdi, and Oscar-winning composer and producer Gustavo Santaolalla to hold onstage conversations and act as mentors during its upcoming Qumra Arab industry incubator. Qumra, which means “camera” in Arabic, blends together a creative workshop, co-production market and […]
Home Film Festivals Feb 15, 2026 5:00am PT Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna, Alice Diop and More Set for Doha Film Institute Qumra Masters Lineup The unique event, now celebrating its 12th edition, will run March 27-April 1 in the Qatari capital of Doha By Nick Vivarelli Plus Icon Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent @NickVivarelli Latest Mahnaz Mohammadi on Depicting Iran’s Evin Prison in Berlin Film ‘Roya’: ‘You Have to Tell the Story Through the Displacement, Silence and Rupture’ 1 day ago Nexo Studios Launches Sales at EFM on Doc About First Millennial Saint Carlo Acutis, Dubbed ‘God’s Influencer’ 2 days ago Prime Video Drops Italian Original Film ‘Love Me Love Me’ Based on Wattpad Book That ‘Garnered 24 Million Reads,’ Producers Discuss YA Romance Trend (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago See All Courtesy Qumra/Marie Rouge The Doha Film Institute has recruited Mexican multi-hyphenates Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna, Venice prizewinner Alice Diop, Moroccan auteur Faouzi Bensaïdi, and Oscar-winning composer and producer Gustavo Santaolalla to hold onstage conversations and act as mentors during its upcoming Qumra Arab industry incubator. Qumra, which means “camera” in Arabic, blends together a creative workshop, co-production market and festival elements. It was established by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) to help foster first and second works, mostly by Arab directors, and to create curated networking opportunities between the Arab and international film communities. Related Stories Sunny Deol, Madhuri Dixit, Saif Ali Khan Lead Netflix India's 2026 Slate
