The Doha Film Institute's Qumra incubator is set to begin on Friday, offering six days of master classes, labs, and mentoring sessions. Over 200 industry professionals, including programmers from major festivals such as Cannes, Venice, Toronto, and Berlin, are expected to attend the event in the Qatari capital.
Qumra, an Arab word believed to be the origin of the word 'camera,' focuses on supporting first and second works by Arab directors while also extending support to projects from other regions. Mentors will engage with more than 40 projects from 20 countries in various stages of development or post-production through one-on-one meetings, master classes, and mentoring sessions.
