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SUMMARY:Doha Film Festival 2026 Open Call
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity type:  Open Call\nFor: Filmmaker\nDeadline: 01/08/26\nRewards: Up to $20,000 + international festival screenings\nLocation Eligibility: Worldwide\n\nAbout this opportunity\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Doha Film Festival is accepting submissions for its 2026 short film competitions, taking place from 19–27 November 2026 in Doha, Qatar. Organised by the Doha Film Institute, the festival showcases bold and original storytelling from around the world. Open categories include the International Short Film Competition and the Ajyal Short Film Competition, which highlights films engaging with youth experiences and perspectives. The festival offers filmmakers the opportunity to screen their work internationally, connect with global audiences and industry professionals, and compete for major cash awards.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRewards\n\nInternational Short Film Competition:\n\nBest Film Award – $20,000 + Trophy\nBest Director Award – $12,000 + Trophy\nBest Performance Award – $7,000 + Trophy\n\n\nAjyal Short Film Competition:\n\nBest Short Film Award – $12,000 + Trophy\n\n\n\nEligibility\n\n\n\nOpen to short narrative and documentary films worldwide\nMaximum runtime: 20 minutes\nInternational Short Film Competition requires MENA premiere status\nAjyal Short Film Competition requires Middle East premiere status (excluding North Africa)\nNon-English films must include English subtitles\n\nEntry Fee\n\n\nFree\nHow to Apply \nApply using the link: Doha Film Festival 2026 Open Call\nAll questions regarding this award should be sent to entries@dohafilm.com\n
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