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Kawase to Lead Doha Film Festival Jury
26 Oct
Summary
- Naomi Kawase will preside over the main competition jury.
- Esteemed filmmakers from various continents will join the jury.
- The jury will select winners from a diverse 15-film lineup.
Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase will lead the jury for the main international competition at the second Doha Film Festival, scheduled for November. Kawase, celebrated for her award-winning films, brings extensive experience to the role.
She will serve alongside notable jurors such as actor Adam Bessa, producer Dora Bouchoucha, documentary filmmaker Gianfranco Rosi, and artist Kamal Aljafari. These international talents will collectively judge a selection of 15 films.
The competition entries hail from the Arab world, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The jury's task is to identify and award the most impactful films from this diverse global showcase.
Kawase has a prior connection to the Doha Film Institute, having participated as a mentor at its Qumra event in 2016. Other jury members, including Rosi and Aljafari, have also received support from the DFI for their past and upcoming projects.
