DFI to fund 12 MENA films
A scene from the film Speed Sisters.Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced the recipients of its Spring 2014 grants that include 12 projects from the Middle East ...
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A scene from the film Speed Sisters.Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced the recipients of its Spring 2014 grants that include 12 projects from the Middle East ...
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