Doha Festival Shorts Featuring 22 Films
Qatar Film Foundation has announced the selection of 22 films to participate in the International Short Film Competition at the 2026 Doha Film Festival, scheduled to take place from November 19 to 27. The lineup includes two films premiering globally for the first time and 19 films making their first appearance in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. It features works by directors from diverse cultures and backgrounds, emphasizing personal experiences, collective history, and current global challenges. The international judging panel comprises experts including French-Moroccan producer Karim Aitouna and Malaysian director Amanda Neil Eyo, who will evaluate the entries based on their artistic vision and originality. Among the selected works is a film that won the Palme d'Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival and another that received Best Short Film at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, offering a diverse perspective on experiences from different regions. The jury underscores the importance of short cinema as a space for experimentation and creativity.
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