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The Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF) is an annual five-day film festival founded in 2009 to promote Arab and international film, and to develop a sustainable film industry in Qatar.[1] The Festival is one of Qatar's largest entertainment events attracting over 50,000 guests in 2010.[2]
DTFF is the annual film festival of the Doha Film Institute, an organisation founded by H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani[3] which implements, consolidates and oversees film initiatives in Qatar. The Festival was launched in 2009 through a cultural partnership between DFI and Tribeca Enterprises.[4] The Festival is led by Amanda Palmer, Executive Director of DFI.[5]
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DTFF 2010
The second edition of the Festival took place October 26–30, 2010 featuring 51 films from 35 countries including four world premieres.[6] Over 50,000 guests attended the Festival screenings and events.[7]
Celebrities who attended the Festival in 2010 include Robert De Niro, Salma Hayek Pinnault, Julian Schnabel, Freida Pinto, Hiam Abbas, Yosra, Adel Imam, Mira Nair, Kevin Spacey, Rachid Bouchareb, Yasmine Al Massri, and Stephane Rolland.
DTFF 2011
The 3rd annual DTFF is scheduled to take place from October 25–29, 2011 at Katara Cultural Village, Doha.
Approximately 40 films will screen at the festival, within various themed sections, showcasing World and Middle Eastern Cinema.[8] The Festival will feature Arab and international film competitions, including Best Arab Film, Best Arab Filmmaker, Audience Awards for Best Narrative, Best Documentary and Arab Short Films.[9][10]
British singer Leona Lewis was the featured performer at the event.
References
- ^ Article in Gulf Times January 2011
- ^ Doha Tribeca Film Festival 2010
- ^ Article in Variety Arabia
- ^ DTFF at Tribeca Film Festival in 2009
- ^ Article in Guardian.co.uk in 2011
- ^ Article in NewzGlobe regarding DTFF 2010
- ^ Doha Tribeca Film Festival 2010
- ^ Article in Ahram online on DTFF 2011 line-up
- ^ Press announcement of competitions at DTFF 2011
- ^ Qatar opens film festival with 'Black Gold' (AFP)
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See also
Categories:- Film festivals
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