Dorha announced on January 27 (QNA) -Doha Film Association (DFI) that the application has begun to the Qatar Movie Fund (QFF) in 2025.
DFI said in a press release that Qatar’s director and scriptwriter could apply for various genres, including stories, documentary, and 2D animation projects until February 13, 2025. Applicants can add the feasibility of production to the script, especially on location numbers and cast sizes.
The selection process includes three comprehensive stages that start with the first project submission sent to QFF@Dohafilminstitute.com by e -mail, interview with the final candidate, and continue the final selection. Those who have not been chosen will receive valuable feedback and development proposals through the Laboratory Learning Initiative, and have the opportunity to re -apply in the future financing cycle.
“The Qatar Movie Fund is the cornerstone of the development of the film industry in Japan and existing filmmakers, and has provided important support to emerging film creators. QFF has many years. He has contributed to the construction of a powerful domestic movie ecosystem, taking advantage of his local talent. ” In addition to providing funds, it has benefited from comprehensive support from script to screen. “With this fund, our storytellers will bring their lives into their unique vision, nurture a vibrant creative community, and position Qatar as the center of excellent films. Through this fund, we not only increase our local talent, but also share our culture and culture. The story with the world. The winners of the Qatar Movie Fund will receive creative and technical training and guidance through DFI learning initiative. Expert teams at the institute will work closely with successful applicants through each stage of development, production, and post -production, and will develop and complete the script in cooperation with each film creator. We establish budget and schedule, secure creative teams and technical teams, and provide opportunities for industry experts as needed.
In the case of a feature film, support includes script notes and feedback, script editors, writer’s remuneration, legal services, location hunting, budget formation and schedule, and casting.
Regardless of the degree of progress, the processing and scriptwriter of the feature films are subject to development funds equivalent to 182,500 QR, including support from development services, guidance, equipment, and other laboratory support. The feature films are defined as more than 80 minutes, and the coach who applies for funding needs to complete at least one short film.
Short films are eligible to provide up to 182,500 QR, including development, production, post -production funds, guidance, equipment, and production support from the laboratory. You need to comply with a specific time limit. A short story movie must not exceed 12 minutes, 2D animation can be screened up to 7 minutes and the documentary can be screened up to 30 minutes.
The Qatar Movie Fund has been supporting a number of projects since its establishment, and Butina Al Mohamadi’s “Tamarind Tree” and Ali Al Hajiri’s “I want you to sleep” in 2024. It was highly evaluated at the Ajal Film Festival.
The two QFF projects awarded in 2024 are currently under pre -production: “Sad Boy: The Movie” by Qatar’s artist N & LS, and “MARIA and THE UNICORN” by filmmaker KHOLOUD ALI.
This fund, which supports the skills and achievements of Qatar’s filmmakers, is developing up to four feature films a year, developing, producing and post production up to eight short films. (QNA)
