The selection includes short fiction films, short documentaries, and short experimental films. An award is given to the best film in each of those categories. "Qumra"  is a part of Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) enterprise that provides services such as developing films and mentorship opportunities for aspiring filmmakers . Every year "Qumra" collects innovators from the worlds of film, technology, and television to give talks to inspire and share their knowledge with the public. People have the opportunity to choose from the 13 events they offer; including masterclasses with world-renowned filmmakers, script consultations, industry screenings and many more. Doha Film Institute (DFI) opens their call for admissions annually between 1–19 September, accepting short and feature-length film proposals for development. This offers a platform for local talents to produce their films, and they accept up to eight films every year. Although the funding guidelines for short and feature films share similarities, there are a few fundamental differences. For instance, short films must include a Qatari national as a director. Animated shorts must be 7 minutes long, Narratives up to 12 minutes and Documentaries up to 30 minutes long. Adding to that, directors are not allowed to be working on other projects during this time, and projects that are in production or post-production are not eligible; however, if the applicant applied for funding in previous years and were not accepted, the same project can be used for re-application. When it comes to feature films, applicants must have produced at least one short film to be considered. The process of applying for funding includes contacting the film fund and submitting the project per the guidelines offered to be evaluated by the committee. Adding to that, once the project has been selected, it will be shortlisted and the applicant will receive an invite to conduct an interview with the committee in order to discuss the logistics of the project. Lastly, a final notification will be received by the applicant that reveals whether or not the project was accepted. In the case that it is not, the applicant will receive feedback on how to improve it and the opportunity to reapply in the next cycle. The Qatari Film Fund has funded a number of projects to date. "Clockwise", released in 2010, was the first full-length feature film to be shot in Qatar. The film showcases Khaleeji and Qatari culture and tradition as it showcases local folklore. The film was produced and funded by the ministry of Culture. "Black Gold" is a French-Qatari Film released in 2011.