Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Institute (DFI) yesterday announced a new milestone in its commitment to nurturing regional creative talent with the launch of specialised vocational training programmes in partnership with two of the world’s leading film and creative arts schools, La Fémisand Gobelins Paris.
Developed with support from Institute Français du Qatar and Qatar Museums, the programmes form a core pillar of DFI’s long-term strategy to expand access to industry-ready education and create alternative pathways for emerging filmmakers, animators, and creative professionals. Designed with a hands-on, project-based approach, the training will offer participants theoretical and practical training in cinematography and animation while connecting them with internationally acclaimed faculty and industry professionals.
By investing in vocational education and building strong global partnerships, the Institute reinforces its role as a regional leader in cultivating talent and shaping the future of cinema, animation, in the region.
CEO of DFI Fatma Hassan Alremaihi said: “Vocational training represents the future of learning. In a fast-changing world, we must empower young people with education that is practical, adaptable, and connected to real opportunities. Our partnerships with La Fémis and Gobelins Parisadd to our year-round workshops and mentoring sessions that have, over the years, helped build a thriving creative ecosystem in Qatar and the wider region. Placing skills, creativity, and hands-on experience at the heart of how we prepare the next generation of storytellers, they are pathways into the industry, bridges to global networks, and catalysts for creativity across our region.”
The initiative is designed to support the advancement of the regional ecosystem while contributing to the growth of Qatar’s creative economy through intensive labs and specialised workshops throughout 2026.
The La Fémis Cinematography Certificate Programme is an intensive four-month training session dedicated to young talent who wish to deepen their artistic and technical understanding of cinematography. Designed with La Fémis and delivered through a clear progression of theory, practical exercises and online and in-person sessions, the programme guides participants toward a strong foundation in the craft of cinematography. Selected participants will learn the creative and technical responsibilities of a Director of Photography.
