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Doha Film Festival 2026Open Call

Days leftClosedAugust 1, 2026

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The Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 is an international platform organized by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) to celebrate original storytelling and support emerging filmmakers from Qatar, the Arab world, and the global film community. The festival brings together filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals through screenings, competitions, networking events, and awards.

Requirements checklist

  1. 01

    Submit Short Films Only

    Eligible genres include: • Fiction • Documentary • Animation • Experimental

  2. 02

    Film Length

    • Maximum runtime: 20 minutes.

  3. 03

    Production Date

    • Films must have been completed after 1 January 2025.

  4. 04

    Premiere Requirements

  5. 05

    International Short Competition

    • Must have a MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Premiere.

  6. 06

    Ajyal Short Film Competition

    • Must have a Middle East Premiere.

  7. 07

    Made in Qatar

    • Must have a Qatar Premiere.

  8. 08

    Language Requirements

    • Non-English films must include English subtitles and a time-coded dialogue list.

  9. 09

    Submission Fee

    • Free.

  10. 10

    Required Materials

    Applicants typically submit: • Film screener • Film synopsis • Director biography • Production information • Poster and still images • English subtitles (if applicable) • Dialogue list for non-English films