Holding screenings of local, independent and culturally relevant movies, many of which are by filmmakers from the Arab world, this independent, not-for-profit company was also behind the very successful Doha Tribeca Film Festival. Screenings take place in the MIA Auditorium, plus other areas of the city.
Doha Film Institute
Doha
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