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The Institute also continues to
support meaningful cinema from
across the world, led by young
and emerging filmmakers.
The annual Ajyal Youth Film
Festival builds on DFI’s history
of community-based programming.
The Festival empowers the region’s
youth and fosters their creativity
through the medium of film. It also
showcases the works of emerging
Qatari talent under its ‘Made in
Qatar’ programme.
Ajyal, which means “generations”
in Arabic, invites young people
to experience cinema through
award-winning films from both new
and established talent, enjoy the
engaging Ajyal Talks, and more.
Constructive criticism
Ajyal will once again bring together
the young Ajyal Jurors, aged eight
to 21, and provide them with an
unparalleled opportunity to watch,
analyse and discuss films from all
over the world.
The experience of being an Ayjal
Juror is invaluable for developing
critical thinking, self-expression, and
an appreciation of good cinema.
Last year, Ajyal welcomed over 500
young jurors of 54 nationalities.
The fifth annual Ajyal Youth
Film Festival was held between 29
November and 4 December, 2017.
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