[UPDATED: 19 October 2023, 6:45 pm] The 11th edition of the Ajyal Film Festival has been cancelled in light of the circumstances in Palestine, as announced by the Doha Film Institute.
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With preparations for the 11^th Ajyal Film Festival underway, the Doha Film Institute is inviting Qatar residents to get involved and contribute to one of the region’s major cultural events from 8-16 November 2023, which brings the entire community together to celebrate the transformative power of film.

A unique demonstration of the community spirit fostered by the Doha Film Institute, the Ajyal Volunteer Programme offers an opportunity for the country’s residents to gain firsthand experiences and interactions in the vibrant, growing film industry, working across diverse aspects of the festival while strengthening personal and professional skills.

Volunteers will be exposed to the inner workings of a major cultural event, gain valuable industry experience and receive an appreciation certificate to honour their involvement. Interested candidates aged 18 and above can register on the Doha Film Institute website from 5 October 2023 onwards at www.dohafilminstitute.com/filmfestival/volunteer. Hurry, there are only 300 spots available.

During Ajyal Film Festival, volunteers will be on hand to support different Festival events and help with key aspects of the festival’s operations including venue operations, Ajyal Jury, transportation, guest services and registration, Geekdom among others.

The 11^th edition of the festival will showcase the best in international cinema, the popular Made in Qatar programme, a multimedia exhibition, lively concerts, Qatar’s largest pop-culture event ‘Geekdom,’ and more. More details of the festival will be revealed shortly

Volunteering Benefits:

• Gain work experience alongside film industry professionals
• Network and meet other film enthusiasts
• Receive a festival bag, an Ajyal t-shirt and an official festival badge
• Be awarded an official Certificate of Appreciation for your involvement.

Details:

• Dates: 8 - 16 November | Volunteering registration starts on 5 October 2023
• Volunteering requirements:
  • Resident of Qatar
  • Candidates must be 18 years old and above
    
  • Maximum 300 volunteers
  • Commitment to 6-hour shifts

Source: Doha Film Institute

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Fareeha Imtiaz

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