(MENAFN- The Peninsula) DOHA: Doha Film Institute (DFI) will organise the fourth edition of Ajyal Youth Film Festival between November 30 and December 5.
‘Ajyal’, Arabic for ‘generations’, brings people of all ages together through screenings and events that inspire creative interaction and stimulate cinematic dialogue.
Youth participation is at the heart of the festival and its jury programme which provides young people aged 8-21 with an opportunity to watch, analyse and discuss films from all over the world, developing critical thinking, self-expression and an appreciation of cinema.
Registration for youth jury opens in September.
The Cultural Village Foundation-Katara continues as the ‘Cultural Partner’ of the festival for the fourth year running. Occidental Petroleum Corporation will serve as ‘Principal Partner’ marking its fourth year of partnership with DFI, building on its commitment to the local community by playing an active role in nurturing talent and strengthening Qatar’s cultural landscape.
Fatma Al Remaihi, CEO, DFI, and Director of the festival, said, “We look forward to building on the successes of the festival that proved that films can do more than entertain; it can educate, inspire and bring communities together. One of the key initiatives of DFI in developing Arab voices is fostering an understanding and appreciation of positive cinema among children and youth. This is reflected in the Ajyal Jurors — youth from across the world — who celebrate world cinema through dialogue and discussion, challenging their thought process and helping shape perceptions about issues affecting them.
The Peninsula