Fatma Hassan Al Remaihi
Doha: Doha Film Institute (DFI) CEO, Fatma Hassan Al Remaihi has been awarded the Officier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres or Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters from the French government.
The prestigious award is conferred on individuals in recognition of their significant contribution to arts, culture, literature and the propagation of the said fields. It was established as an order in 1957 by France’s Ministry of Culture.
In an Instagram post, Al Remaihi thanked H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani for her leadership and guidance. She also extended her gratitude to everyone who congratulated her.
“This is the fruits of the hard work done by the team at Doha Film Institute and the extended family of filmmakers, mentors, partners, participants and more. I look forward to many more achievements in arts and film for Qatar,” she added.
In a tweet, H E Sheikha Al Mayassa congratulated Al Remaihi saying the recognition is a high-profile award which is awarded to world-renowned figures in the fields of arts and culture.
Al Remaihi was appointed as CEO of DFI in December 2014. She is responsible for setting and overseeing the strategic direction of the institute, maintaining its focus on promoting the film culture in Qatar and developing its presence on the regional and international stage.
She was named Acting CEO in August 2014 in addition to her existing post as Director of Programmes at DFI. In this role, she directed the artistic and operational aspects of the Ajyal Youth Film Festival, as well as of the institute’s year-round screening programmes and its strategic partnerships with key international film institutions.
Al Remaihi joined the institute at its inception in 2009, having fulfilled the role of Cultural Advisor to the first edition of the Doha Tribeca Film Festival.
After gaining valuable experience in several key departments, she led a Community Outreach team in the delivery of a variety of initiatives and events to appeal to the wide array of audiences in Qatar. At the same time focusing on developing local talent, attracting regional and international attention to the institute, and building key relationships with the community and the film industry at large.
Doha Film Institute is dedicated to film appreciation, education, and building a dynamic film industry in Qatar that focuses on nurturing regional storytellers while being entirely global in its scope. With culture, community, education and entertainment at its foundation, Doha Film Institute serves as an all-encompassing film hub in Doha, as well as a resource for the region and the rest of the world.
