Mexican actors, directors and producers Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna will be attending the event as Qumra Masters alongside Moroccan director Faouzi Bensaïdi, French director Alice Diop and Oscar-winning composer Gustavo Santaolalla. At the heart of the Qumra program, the five Qumra Masters will each give a talk on their career and lessons learned as well as one-on-one mentorship to a selection of assigned projects attending the event. Qumra is a cornerstone of Doha Film Institute’s mission to support filmmakers from the Middle East and North Africa region and beyond. “Qumra was created to ensure that emerging filmmakers are not only supported, but truly seen—artistically, professionally and globally. Welcoming these luminaries as our 2026 Qumra Masters reflects our belief that generous mentorship can change creative trajectories,” said DFI CEO Fatma Hassan Alremaihi.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 15, 2026 13:34 UTC