DFI invites young fans for Special 10th edition of Ajyal Film Festival 2022

The 2022 special edition of Ajyal is DFI’s tribute to the nation in a historic year, and will provide exclusive jury access to talks, workshops and masterclasses in an innovative format that will maximise the accessibility and experience of the jurors and the industry guests, a statement said.The 2022 Ajyal Jurors become part of a very special edition, with Ajyal being held with an expanded programme of two events – one dedicated to the jurors in October and the second, a public event from November 22 to December 16 that will also coincide with the the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.Youth aged eight to 25 are invited to register for the Ajyal Jury Experience that welcomes over 500 jurors annually, to be part of a cultural experience and explore the world of cinema through curated film screenings, workshops and discussions. Ajyal Jury in three age-specific groups are empowered to find their creative voice and discover cinema not just from the perspective of entertainment but as a medium that can bring about positive social change.DFI CEO Fatma Hassan Alremaihi explained in the statement: “The Ajyal Jury Experience is truly a one-of-a-kind cultural initiative, that brings together young people from across the world for a week-long celebration of film that will not only enhance their understanding of the world but also help build their interpersonal and professional skills. “Ajyal over the years has given the youth an opportunity to explore new horizons of creative and cultural understanding, and we take great pride in our global Ajyal community and its collective belief that art and film are here to comfort and inspire each of us.“This year, as we mark a Special 10th edition to coincide with the extraordinary global event that Qatar is hosting, we look forward to welcoming our vibrant team of over 500 Ajyal Jurors to come together across physical and cultural divides, instilling a sense of empowerment to build a brighter future and bringing us closer together as a global community.”Registration for the Ajyal Jury programme is now open until September 21 at https://www.dohafilminstitute.com/filmfestival/ajyaljury. Participants must be between the ages of 8 and 25 to enroll. Applicants can benefit from an early bird discounted fee of QR150 for registrations completed before September 1. The standard fee is QR250 with discounted fees for siblings and Qatar Museums Culture Pass Members costing QR200. (For any queries, contact ajyaljury@dohafilminstitute.com)Ajyal Jurors are categorised in three competition segments – Mohaq (ages 8 to 12), Hilal (ages 13 to 17), and Bader (ages 18 to 25). They will evaluate a curated film programme covering feature films and short films appropriate to their age. Being an Ajyal Juror is a highly creative learning experience that instills an appreciation of cinema as well as the values of teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership.Last year, more than 500 jurors from 45 nationalities served as Ajyal Jurors, who had access to specially curated workshops, daily film screenings, jury discussions, Ajyal Talks, and opportunities to interact with global filmmakers in the Spotlight sessions and a range of events and activities that inspire creative interaction and stimulate cinematic dialogue.