Hamad International Airport and Doha Film Institute have launched a 'Made in Qatar' Screening Room in Concourse D, showcasing short films by Qatari filmmakers from 8 November to 27 December 2026.
The Screening Room is part of HIA's partnership with Doha Film Institute (DFI), Qatar's leading cultural organisation and organiser of the Doha Film Festival, for which the airport serves as the official Airport Partner. The collaboration combines DFI's commitment to local cinema with HIA's international reach, giving Qatar-based filmmakers an opportunity to showcase their work to a global audience.
As a major gateway to the country, Hamad International Airport offers many international travellers their first, and sometimes only, glimpse of Qatar. The Screening Room uses the power of cinema to introduce passengers to the country's culture, heritage and creative talent, creating a deeper connection with Qatar through film.
The Screening Room provides a comfortable, open-access space where passengers can enjoy the film programme at their convenience. The selection includes award-winning films such as Smicha by Amal Al-Muftah, which won Best Narrative Award in the Made in Qatar competition, and Gubgub by Nouf Al Sulaiti, whose lead performer received the Abdulaziz Jassim Award for Best Performance.
Other featured films include A Simple Cut by Maha Al-Jefairi, Above The Tamarind Tree by Buthyna Al-Mohammadi, Hope by Abdulla Al-Janahi, Nasser & The Ticket by Tony El Ghazal, Emsahar by Hassan Al-Jahni, The Unlucky Hamster by Abdulaziz Khashabi, Aljohara by Nora Al-Subai and Land Of Pearls by Mohammed Al Ibrahim. Together, these short films highlight themes of family, identity, heritage, imagination and everyday life in Qatar.
By bringing local films into the airport experience, the initiative introduces international travellers to Qatar's talented filmmakers and creative culture, helping homegrown cinema reach audiences from around the world.
