Doha, October 22, 2026 : The Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will showcase eight films by Qatar-based filmmakers in its Made in Qatar Competition, highlighting the diversity of local storytelling through themes of personal experiences, family relationships, cultural memory and imaginative cinematic narratives.
The selected films span a variety of genres and creative approaches, ranging from intimate human stories to supernatural encounters and fantastical journeys. The lineup reflects the range of perspectives emerging within Qatar’s growing film industry.
This year’s competition will be evaluated by a three-member jury comprising Qatari filmmaker Al Johara Al Thani, Lebanese actress and filmmaker Yumna Marwan, and Palestinian-Belgian filmmaker and producer Naël Khleifi.
Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, CEO of the Doha Film Institute and Festival Director of DFF, said the competition aims to give local storytellers the opportunities and support needed to bring their creative visions to audiences.
She highlighted the importance of championing homegrown talent, encouraging original storytelling and connecting Qatari filmmakers with audiences and the international film community.
The eight films selected for the 2026 Made in Qatar Competition are:
- Abu Fanoos by Amira Abujbara and Horia El Hadad
- After the Rain by Kholood Al Ali
- Constant by Maysaa Almumin
- Crawling Into Myself by Hamad Al Fayhani
- Ghafleh by Tony El Ghazal
- In the Silence After by Sebastian Delascasas
- Kantqtaa by Yazid Taki
- Light to Ashes by Nadia AlKhater
The competition forms part of the festival’s efforts to promote Qatar’s filmmaking talent and bring locally produced stories to a wider audience.
Source: QNA
