Doha: Doha Film Institute (DFI) has opened registration for young jurors who will evaluate the films screened at the second Ajyal Youth Film Festival, to be held from December 1 to 6 at Katara.
Those aged 8 to 21 years can register. In addition to judging the films, they will take part in special workshops and discussions with film directors, actors and technicians.
Fatma Al Remaihi, Acting CEO of the Doha Film Institute and Director of the Ajyal Youth Film Festival, said: “The Doha Film Experience is at the heart of our Ajyal Youth Film Festival. It offers young people the opportunity to become part of a truly global festival, discuss ideas and issues relevant to their lives and above all, develop an appreciation for quality cinema. Our youth jury reflects the essence of the festival as one that showcases the best in creativity by talented filmmakers around the world and sparks dialogue between generations.”
Mohaq (Arabic for ‘new moon’), Ajyal’s youngest jurors aged 8 to 12 years, view a series of short films and two feature-length movies. Hilal (‘crescent moon’ in Arabic) comprises 13- to 17-year-olds; this jury considers four feature films and two programmes of shorts. Bader, meaning ‘full moon’, is the senior jury, aged 18 to 21. They select their favorite films from among four features and two programmes of shorts.
Registration can be done online at www. dohafilminstitute.com/dfe.
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