The Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF) was an annual five-day

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that was organised from 2009 to 2012 to promote

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and international films, and to develop a sustainable

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. One of Qatar's largest entertainment events, it attracted over 50,000 guests in 2010. The festivals were organised by the

Doha Film Institute Doha Film Institute (DFI) is a nonprofit cultural organisation established in 2010 by Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani to support the growth of the Qatari film community and to provide funding and international networking oppo ...

(DFI), which was founded by Sheikha 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

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. The Festival was led by Abdulaziz bin Khalid Al-Khater, Executive Director of DFI.

DTFF 2010

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,

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, Sam Feuer,

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, Yasmine Al Massri, Stephane Rolland, and Mirette El Hariri. The Award for Best Film went to

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, which was also the closing film of the festival.

DTFF 2011

The 3rd annual DTFF took place from October 25–29, 2011 at

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. Approximately 51 films from 35 countrieshttp://varietyarabia.com/Docs.Viewer/d0752f78-6f16-4f4f-8fb4-d512a553e53e/default.aspx were screened at the festival, including nine world premieres, four international premieres and 26 MENA premieres within various themed sections, showcasing World and Middle Eastern Cinema. The Festival featured Arab and international film competitions, including Best Arab Film, Best Arab Filmmaker, Audience Awards for Best Narrative, Best Documentary and Arab Short Films. The award for Best Film went to ''

Normal! ''Normal!'' is a 2011 Algerian drama film written and directed by Merzak Allouache. It won the award for Best Film at the 2011 Doha Tribeca Film Festival The Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF) was an annual five-day film festival that was organ ...

'' directed by

Merzak Allouache Merzak Allouache (born 6 October 1944) is an Algerian film director and screenwriter. His 1976 film ''Omar Gatlato'' was later entered into the 10th Moscow International Film Festival where it won the Silver Prize. His 1996 '' Salut cousin!'' w ...

DTFF 2012

The fourth edition of DTFF, held from November 17–24, was expanded to eight days. Indoor and outdoor screenings took place at Katara Cultural Village and Museum of Islamic Arts (MIA). DTFF 2012 showcased over 87 films from across the globe under distinct themed categories including Arab Film Competition, Made in Qatar, Contemporary World Cinema and Special Screenings.http://varietyarabia.com/Docs.Viewer/28721322-3b48-4d5b-b49e-eba3a1e029d3/default.aspx

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Doha Tribeca Film Festival
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DTFF 2010

DTFF 2011

DTFF 2012

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