The fourth edition of Ajyal Youth Film Festival by Doha Film Institute (DFI) has received the “overwhelming and continued support” of several leading public and private sector entities in the country, the organisers have said in a press statement.
The festival is to be held from November 30 to December 5 at Katara – the Cultural Village.
Government entities and businesses from diverse sectors have joined hands with Ajyal, in a “clear demonstration of the community spirit” that marks the festival, to make this edition “another remarkable success that adds to the civic pride of the country”, the statement notes.
Fatma al-Remaihi, festival director and CEO of DFI, said: “We thank all our partners for their continued support to the Ajyal Youth Film Festival. This is an event for the community, by the community, and the active participation of the leading businesses enables us to deliver another memorable edition.”
Continuing its tradition, Katara comes on board again as cultural partner for the fourth consecutive year, while Occidental Petroleum of Qatar Ltd is the principal partner. This year, Qatar Tourism Authority comes on board as signature partner.
Fifty One East – official electronics partner, Novo Cinemas and Sony are returning as contributing sponsors with FNAC Qatar, earlier a Friend of the Festival, also joining in the ranks. Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl-Doha is the new contributing sponsor and will be the official hotel partner. 
Al Jazeera Media Network is the global media sponsor, a continuing partnership, while Qatar Television also extends its support once again as media sponsor. It will screen live updates of all key events at Ajyal this year as well. 
The 2016 Friends of the Festival include Aspire Katara Hospitality, Northwestern University in Qatar, Culture Pass by Qatar Museums, Qatar Foundation, National Reading Campaign, National Programme for Conservation and Energy Efficiency – Tarsheed,  Vodafone Qatar, Translation and Interpreting Institute of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Dana – official water sponsor,  Giffoni Experience, Katara Hall, Regency Halls, Makeup District Salon – official hair and makeup sponsor, Al Nazih Trading Co – official hair and makeup supplier and Maia Abaya.   
The six-day Ajyal Youth Film Festival brings generations together (‘ajyal’ is Arabic for ‘generations’) through activities and events designed to inspire creative interaction among the various sectors of the community.  
Tickets are priced at QR25 for general screening, available for purchase 24 hours a day at ajyalfilm.com, the Ajyal Katara Main Box Office in Katara Building 12 or the Ajyal FNAC Ticket Outlet, FNAC Qatar (Lagoona Mall).