(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Leading public and private sector entities have confirmed their support for the fifth Ajyal Youth Film Festival, organised by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) from November 29 to December 4 at Katara Cultural Village.
The Festival is highlighted by public screenings of films, interactive discussions, workshops, red carpet events, and an array of community-focused events that appeal to all members of the family. Katara Cultural Village will continue as the 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 Corp is the Principal Partner, joined this year by Ooredoo, the telecom giant.
Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) is the Strategic Partner, underlining the joint efforts with DFI to promote the country's tourism and hospitality sectors.
Fatma al-Ghanim, director of Marketing and Communications at the DFI said: '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 impact of Ajyal, over the years, has grown to not only contribute to youth, social and cultural developments but also actively supports the advancement of our country's tourism sector, and Qatar's long-term economic diversification plans.
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: 'We are extremely proud and honoured 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.
Ajyal Jurors' Hub will be powered by Ooredoo this year.
Manar Khalifa al-Muraikhi, director of PR and Corporate Communications, Ooredoo Qatar, said: 'The Ajyal Youth Film Festival plays an important role in inspiring the next generation, and is an investment for our future. The fifth Ajyal Youth Film Festival will consist of daily public screenings of local and international films; the popular ‘Made in Qatar' section presented by Oxy dedicated to showcasing home-grown talent from Qatar; Sony Cinema Under the Stars; family weekend; special events and exhibitions; school screenings; and the Ajyal Competition, where hundreds of young jurors between the ages of 8 and 21 will watch and discuss shorts and features and decide on the winning films.
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