Qumra, the Doha-based industry event, named after the Arabic word believedto be the origin of “camera” and taking place from April 3–9, aims “to provide mentorship, nurture talent, and foster hands-on development for filmmakers from Qatar, the region, and beyond.” Out of the 49 selected projects, 12 feature-length documentary projects were presented in Doha: four in development, two in production, two Works-in-Progress, and four picture-locked. The line-up was rounded off by four short documentaries, all with Qatari involvement. Qumra is rooted in a fairly freewheeling format: at times, press and industry attendees mingle over lunches, mocktails, and networking events; at others, they follow separate paths. Nonetheless, the gathering unfolds across a limited number of venues, including the iconic Museum of Islamic Art and two luxury hotels in the brand-new district of Msheireb.
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