DOHA: Turkish filmmaker Nuri Bilge Ceylan and Russian filmmaker Alexsandr Sokurov have been confirmed as Masters for Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) second edition of Qumra from March 4 to 9.
Both join previously announced Qumra Masters Naomi Kawase and Lucrecia Martel for the second edition of the initiative which aims to support the development of emerging filmmakers from Qatar, the region and around the world. Both are masters in world cinema and their films have received the highest accolades at the world’s most prestigious festivals, including Berlin Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival and Venice Film Festival.
Fatma Al Remaihi, CEO, DFI, said: “We are proud to welcome Ceylan and Sokurov to Qumra. They have each created a distinctive body of work and a cinematic legacy for generations to come. They are an inspiration not only to emerging filmmakers whose work will be mentored through Qumra, but to us all.”
Ceylan and Sokurov will participate in master classes and one-on-one advisory sessions with participating projects and industry professionals from around the world, with a selection of the Masters’ films to be screened during the event.
Qumra, presented by DFI, was developed under the guidance of Artistic Adviser Elia Suleiman who participated as a Master in the inaugural edition.
In addition to representatives from 30 projects from Qatar, the Middle East and North Africa region and around the world whose projects are mentored through the initiative, members of local and regional creative industries are also invited to participate in Qumra, where they will have the opportunity to attend networking events, Qumra Master Classes and daily screenings of films by Qumra Masters and recipients of funding from DFI, followed by question-and-answer sessions.
Online accreditation is open for local film industry delegates to register. Film and media industry professionals can visit www.dohafilminstitute.com to register their interest and will receive a confirmation of accreditation after February 21. Capacity is limited and applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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