(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: Leading public and private sector entities have confirmed their support to the fifth Ajyal Youth Film Festival organised by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) from November 29 to December 4 at Katara Cultural Village.
Of the 27 entities which confirmed support to Ajyal, 17 are returning partners while 10 are new organisations.
One of the most awaited events in Qatar's cultural calendar, Ajyal brings people of all ages together through screenings and events that inspire creative interaction and stimulate cinematic dialogue. The Festival is highlighted by public screenings, interactive discussions, workshops, red carpet events, and community-focused events that appeal to all members of the family.
This year's Ajyal marks the renewed commitment by Katara Cultural Village as its Cultural Partner, having served as host venue for all editions of the Festival to date. Continuing its support from the first year of the festival's inception, Occidental Petroleum Corporation is the Principal Partner, joined this year by Ooredoo. Qatar Tourism Authority is the Strategic Partner, underlining the joint efforts with Doha Film Institute to promote the country's tourism and hospitality sectors.
Thanking the partners for their support, Fatma Al-Ghanim, Director of Marketing and Communications at DFI, said: 'The success of the festival owes a great deal to the support extended by our partners, who have been instrumental in helping us deliver a better festival every year. The year-on-year success of the event has attracted growing support from Partners as Ajyal solidifies itself as a key event on Qatar's annual cultural calendar. The support of our partners has been invaluable in allowing us to create enriching experiences for our festival-goers and we look forward to developing long-lasting relationships for our continued growth and mutual benefit.
As Principal Partner, Occidental Petroleum will present the ‘Made in Qatar' section, one of the most popular segments of Ajyal. The dedicated showcase curates an annual slate of films conceptualised and produced by the new generation of filmmaking talent including Qatari directors and filmmakers based in the country.
Andrew H Kershaw, President and General Manager of Occidental Petroleum of Qatar, said: 'Since it began five years ago, the Ajyal Youth Film Festival has been encouraging and developing young artistic filmmaking talent as well as highlighting Qatar's rich culture. We are extremely proud and honored to renew our partnership on this important and thoughtful initiative that is bringing meaningful contributions to Qatari society and showcasing them to a worldwide audience.
The heart of Ajyal is its jury, who go far beyond the screen and form lifelong bonds with their peers from across the world. Much of that is in large part thanks to the Ajyal Jurors' Hub, powered by Ooredoo this year.
Manar Khalifa Al Muraikhi, Director of PR and Corporate Communications, Ooredoo Qatar, said: 'The Ajyal Youth Film Festival has played a significant role in driving the creative scene of Qatar through its initiatives that nurture young minds and supports the development of future leaders. The Festival plays an important role in inspiring the next generation, and is an investment for our future. As the nation's leading telecom provider, we take pride in supporting events that make a difference to the community, especially in terms of building the skills of our youth and providing them a platform to showcase their creativity.
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