University of South Carolina
Qatar Stars movie poster drop!
Our official movie poster has arrived! Designed by documentary filmmaker and colorist Laurie Little.
Qatar Stars trailer drop!
Official trailer for Qatar Stars! Edited by the talented Bay Area editor Kathleen Dargis
Festival news drop! Qatar Stars screenings
Festival acceptances have begun. Thrilled to share Qatar Stars will screen in competition at the 40th annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival. Dates and details coming by late September.
Dr. Esmat Zaidan review
“…a fresh and captivating perspective on the lives of girls in Qatar, beautifully capturing their joys and challenges…this film will have a transformative impact on sparking meaningful conversations about gender and culture in the Middle East.” – Dr. Esmat Zaidan, Associate Professor, College of Public Policy, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Kristy Guevara-Flanagan review
“…a moving portrait of a unique community told with care and authenticity.” – Kristy Guevara-Flanagan, Professor, Documentary Department of Film and Television, ULCA
Laura Kissel Review
“…presents a complex portrayal of girlhood and sport from inside an international community in Doha, Qatar. Her unyielding camera invites us to witness the girls’ hard work and triumphs as they navigate the rigors of coaching and competition.” – Laura Kissel, Professor, Media Arts School of Visual Art and Design, University of South Carolina
Qatar Stars gets social
Breaking News! We are on social media! Head over to the Qatar Stars film page to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and TikTok. We’ll be posting updates and behind-the-scenes content.
Qatar Stars “sneak peek” at Qatar Faculty Forum
Hamad Bin Khalifa University hosted a research presentation about Qatar Stars at Spring 2023 Qatar Faculty Forum. Director and Assistant Professor Danielle Beverly was selected from an Education City-wide call for proposals. She was joined by Producer Jawaher AlMoawda to share the research and creative process, as well as clips from the upcoming feature documentary.