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Tribune News Network
Doha
THE Ajyal Film Festival competition, this year, will showcase 33 shorts from over 18 countries, including eight 'Made in Qatar', which present fascinating new expressions in cinema, cutting across genres, narrative styles and themes.
From the first hand-drawn animated film to be produced by DreamWorks Animation in 15 years to searing tales from the region, as well as inspiring ones on hope, resilience and courage, the short films will be evaluated by the young Ajyal Jurors in each of the three categories.
The Ajyal Film Festival competition, which honours the Best Film in each category, is central to the annual cinema event to be hosted by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) from November 28 to December 3 at Katara Cultural Village.
Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, Festival director and chief executive officer of DFI, said:"The diversity of the short films in our competition section highlights the bold new faces of emerging cinema, with talented young people pushing the boundaries of storytelling techniques. The films selected reflect the themes of the festival that celebrates the values of courage, hope and resilience. In each of the short films, a genre that requires a strong command over the medium, the filmmakers present insights that will surely inspire audiences to reflect on their own lives, communities and the world in ways they may not have done before. We are confident that the short films, including a proud showcase of national films made by Qatari talents, will resonate with our audiences and jurors alike."
Jurors aged 8 to 12 will watch and discuss films under the Mohaq category which has 12 short films this year, while Hilal Jurors aged 13 to 17 will watch 10 short films. The Bader Jurors, aged 18 to 21, will evaluate 11 shorts. The directors of the Best Film will receive funding support for their next film.
Tickets for Ajyal Film Festival screenings are priced QR25 for general screening. Tickets are available for purchase 24 hours a day at http://www.dohafilminstitute.com/filmfestival/ticketinformation, or in-person at Ajyal FNAC Ticket Outlets (located at Doha Festival City and Lagoona Mall) or from the Ajyal Katara Main Box Office in Katara Building 12.
