With preparations for the ninth Ajyal Film Festival underway, the Doha Film Institute (DFI) is seeking volunteers for the annual event to be held from November 7 to 19.
Continuing to follow safety protocols, the festival will once again be held in hybrid format, with a selection of in-person events and online activations.
People over 18 years of age can apply to volunteer for the event for which they will receive a participation certificate.
During Ajyal, volunteers will be on hand to support different festival events and venues and help with key aspects of its operations including theatre operations, Ajyal Jury, transportation, guest registration, guest relations, hospitality, and Geekdom, among others. Those interested can register on the DFI website www.dohafilminstitute.com/filmfestival/volunteer.
In a statement, festival director and DFI CEO Fatma Hassan Alremaihi said: “The Ajyal Film Festival is about more than showcasing new and acclaimed voices in regional and global cinema, it is also about bringing together the community in a cultural celebration that adds to the pride of our nation.
“Our volunteers have played a leading role in the success of the festival in the previous editions. Their tireless efforts and dedication have been instrumental in making every Ajyal memorable for us and our guests. "
The festival will not only feature screenings of films from across the world but also hosts the ever-popular Ajyal Creativity Hub that will delight families with a multisensory extravaganza that combines film, art and music; Geekdom, Qatar’s largest and one-of-a-kind pop culture event; Ajyal Talks, gathering leaders from film, art, television, and technology for inspiring and insightful discussions; and Ajyal Tunes, celebrating the country’s musical talents through a mix of online initiatives and in-person concerts. Guests can also look forward to the Ajyal Exhibition series that present works of art by emerging and accomplished local artists.
All volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (or recovered from Covid-19 as of November 26). To apply, volunteers must consent to declaring their Covid-19 vaccination status and disclosing vaccination proof.
People over 18 years of age can apply to volunteer for the event for which they will receive a participation certificate.
During Ajyal, volunteers will be on hand to support different festival events and venues and help with key aspects of its operations including theatre operations, Ajyal Jury, transportation, guest registration, guest relations, hospitality, and Geekdom, among others. Those interested can register on the DFI website www.dohafilminstitute.com/filmfestival/volunteer.
In a statement, festival director and DFI CEO Fatma Hassan Alremaihi said: “The Ajyal Film Festival is about more than showcasing new and acclaimed voices in regional and global cinema, it is also about bringing together the community in a cultural celebration that adds to the pride of our nation.
“Our volunteers have played a leading role in the success of the festival in the previous editions. Their tireless efforts and dedication have been instrumental in making every Ajyal memorable for us and our guests. "
The festival will not only feature screenings of films from across the world but also hosts the ever-popular Ajyal Creativity Hub that will delight families with a multisensory extravaganza that combines film, art and music; Geekdom, Qatar’s largest and one-of-a-kind pop culture event; Ajyal Talks, gathering leaders from film, art, television, and technology for inspiring and insightful discussions; and Ajyal Tunes, celebrating the country’s musical talents through a mix of online initiatives and in-person concerts. Guests can also look forward to the Ajyal Exhibition series that present works of art by emerging and accomplished local artists.
All volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (or recovered from Covid-19 as of November 26). To apply, volunteers must consent to declaring their Covid-19 vaccination status and disclosing vaccination proof.