Al Jazeera Film Foundation picks 22 films for short contest
The Doha Film Institute has announced the selection of 22 films for the International Short Film Competition at the 2026 Doha Film Festival, scheduled to take place from November 19 to 27. The lineup includes two films making their world premieres and 19 new films from the region. The selection features a diverse group of emerging and established directors from various cultures, with a focus on personal experiences and collective history. Notably, the lineup includes Federico Luis's film, which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, and Shaden Safi Al-Din Tazi's film, which received the Venice Award. Prizes include $20,000 for Best Film, $12,000 for Best Director, and $7,000 for acting awards. The competition aims to highlight the diversity and strength of independent cinema and to showcase its voices from the region and around the world.
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