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Fatma Al Remaihi

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Fatma Al Remaihi is a Qatari executive and the CEO of the Doha Film Institute. She is listed as one of Variety's Top 500 Entertainment Business Leaders and has set up events showcasing local filmmakers.

Early life and education[edit]

Al Remaihi was born and raised in the city of Doha, completing her education at Qatar University where she graduated with an English Literature degree. She is a mother of four children.[1]

Career[edit]

Al Renaihi joined Doha Film Institute at its inception in 2009, after the first Doha Tribeca Film Festival where she acted as Cultural Advisor. In December 2014, she was appointed to lead Doha Film Institute as its new CEO, overseeing the institute's strategic direction. One of her key roles is developing Qatar's presence in the regional and international stage, along with promoting Qatar film culture.[2][3]

As director of the Ajyal Youth Film Festival,[4] Al Remaihi encourages the promotion of a diverse range of films that inspire social change. These regional events focus on fostering a local film industry, replacing the more Hollywood focused events of the past.[5] Qumra is another platform under the supervision of Al Remaihi. An online resource hub, event space (both digital and virtual) and incubator to help new filmmakers improve their skills.[6] She attended the 92nd Academy Awards in Los Angeles.[7]

References[edit]

  1. "Fatma Hassan Al Remaihi". WISE. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
  2. "Press | Doha Film Institute". www.dohafilminstitute.com.
  3. Sakr, Naomi; Steemers, Jeanette (2017-03-30). Children's TV and Digital Media in the Arab World: Childhood, Screen Culture and Education. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 978-1-78672-093-1. Search this book on
  4. Festival2021-11-03T15:59:00+00:00, Ajyal Film. "Ajyal Film Festival is a showcase of both regional talent and international independent films". Screen. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
  5. Vivarelli, Nick (2014-12-16). "Doha Film Institute chooses flash freeze: Qatar.org moves forward with regional events that replace Hollywood-focused fest". Variety. 326 (10): 70–72.
  6. "How Doha Film Institute CEO Fatma Hassan Al Remaihi is Driving Cinema Across the Gulf and Beyond". Vogue Arabia. April 28, 2021.
  7. "Oscars 2020 best dressed: Laura Dern, Renee Zellweger and Saoirse Ronan shine on the red carpet". The Telegraph. 2020-02-09. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2022-03-29.

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