Doha Tribeca Film Festival

The Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF) was an annual five-day film festival that was organised from 2009 to 2012 to promote Arab and international films, and to develop a sustainable film industry in Qatar. One of Qatar's largest entertainment events, it attracted over 50,000 guests in 2010.

The festivals were organised by the Doha Film Institute (DFI), which was founded by Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani which implements, consolidates and oversees film initiatives in Qatar. The Festival was launched in 2009 through a cultural partnership between DFI and Tribeca Enterprises. The Festival was led by Abdulaziz Alkhater, Executive Director of DFI.

The second Festival took place October 26–30, 2010 featuring 51 films from 35 countries including four world premieres. Over 50,000 guests attended the Festival screenings and events.

Celebrities who attended the Festival in 2010 include Robert De Niro, Salma Hayek Pinnault, Julian Schnabel, Freida Pinto, Hiam Abbas, Yousra, Adel Emam, Mira Nair, Kevin Spacey, Rachid Bouchareb, Basma Hassan, Yasmine Al Massri, and Stephane Rolland.

The 3rd annual DTFF took place from October 25–29, 2011 at Katara Cultural Village, Doha.

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