Doha: Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced an exceptional lineup of six feature films supported by the Institute for the 11th edition of Qumra, scheduled from April 4 to 9. These critically acclaimed works represent some of the most distinctive and bold independent voices in emerging cinema. According to Qatar News Agency, the 11th edition of Qumra, the annual talent incubator for Arab and international cinema, has chosen 49 exceptional projects by emerging filmmakers from 23 countries, including several projects by Qatari and Qatar-based filmmakers, highlighting the promising growth of the nation's creative industry. Qumra 2025 Screenings will be open to the public for the entirety of the in-person event from April 4 to 9, with tickets available for individual events or Qumra Passes to attend the entire program, including masterclasses by Qumra Masters 2025 - Lav Diaz, Darius Khondji, Walter Salles, Anna Terrazas, and Johnnie To. Chief Executive Officer of DFI, Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, stated, "Qumra 202 5 Screenings highlights our ongoing commitment to powerful storytelling that pushes creative boundaries and amplifies diverse perspectives. These films present the artistic vision and technical expertise of emerging filmmakers from across the world who are making significant contributions to cinema. We are honored to have supported their journey and to open doors to a wider audience for their films at Qumra." The films featured in Qumra 2025 Screenings include "Rising Up at Night" (Democratic Republic of Congo, Belgium, Germany, Burkina Faso, Qatar) by Nelson Makengo, which examines hope, disappointment, and religious faith through a subtle and fragmented portrait of a population in Kinshasa. "Moondove" (Lebanon, Netherlands, Qatar) by Karim Kassem presents a poetic narrative set in a mountain village grappling with severe drought. "Red Path" (Tunisia, France, Belgium, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Qatar) by Lotfi Achour tells the haunting story of a young shepherd whose life is changed after a traumatic event. Oth er films include "MA - Cry of Silence" (Myanmar, South Korea, France, Singapore, Norway, Qatar) by The Maw Naing, which follows a garment factory worker whose involvement in a labor strike awakens her political consciousness. "East of Noon" (Netherlands, Egypt, Qatar) by Hala Elkoussy offers a satirical fable about artistic freedom and resistance. "Demba" (Senegal, Germany, Qatar) directed by Mamadou Dia, explores themes of grief and reconciliation as a man finds solace reconnecting with his estranged son.