Apply for Qatari Short and Feature Film Fund – Qatar

The fund is committed to the development of up to four feature films, and the development, production and post-production of up to eight short films annually.

Categories

• Short Films: are eligible for funding that includes development, production and post-production funds, mentorship, equipment and production support from the Institute. The Institute will work closely with successful applicants throughout the development, production and post-production stages, working with each filmmaker to develop and finalise scripts, establish budgets and schedules, secure creative and technical teams and provide mentorship opportunities with industry specialists as required.
• Feature film: treatments and screenplays at any level of progress are eligible for development funding that includes development services, mentorship, equipment and other support from the Institute. The Institute will work with each filmmaker to provide bespoke development services, including research, script notes and feedback, script editors, writers’ fees, legal services, location scouting, budgeting and scheduling, casting, etc.

Funding Information

• Short films are eligible for funding valued at up to QAR182,500.
• Feature film treatments and screenplays at any level of progress are eligible for development funding valued at up to QAR182,500.

Eligibility Criteria

• Short Film
  • Funding is available to Qatari directors and writers
  • The director attached to the film must be a Qatari national. The screenwriter and producer can be of any nationality
  • There are no restrictions on the subject of proposed films
  • Short films duration are defined as follows:
    • Narrative (up to 12 minutes)
    • Animation (up to 7 minutes, 2D Only)
    • Documentary (up to 30 minutes)
  • A director may be attached to only one project per funding cycle
  • Projects already in production or post-production stages are not eligible
• Feature Film
  • Funding is available to Qatari directors and writers
  • The applicant must own copyright or part-copyright for a feature film project or wish to option material
  • An applicant must apply as either a writer, writer-director, or director
  • There are no restrictions on subject or genre for proposed films
  • Feature-length films are defined as 80 minutes or longer in duration
  • A director applying for funding for a feature film must have completed at least one short film.

For more information, visit Doha Film Institute.