Media City Qatar showcases “Global Stories, Local Lens” activation in Venice, Italy
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Doha, Qatar: Media City Qatar (MCQ) presented their Global Stories, Local Lens activation at a special event in Venice, Italy held in partnership wi...
Doha, Qatar: Media City Qatar (MCQ) presented their “Global Stories, Local Lens” activation at a special event in Venice, Italy held in partnership with Doha Film Institute. The occasion highlights Qatar’s emerging role as a hub for fostering intercultural understanding and creative collaboration through media.
During the function, MCQ unveiled "The Bridge," a unique intercultural mask art installation created by Qatari artist Fatma Al Shebani and Italian artist Nicolò Galasso. “The Bridge” symbolizes the fusion of the traditional Venetian ‘carnival’ mask and the Qatari ‘battoulah’. It reflects media, film, and art’s universal appeal and ability to tell stories through the perspective of its teller, serving as an invitation to explore the world's rich cultures. The artistic creation embodies the core concept of bridging cultures and draws inspiration from both Venice and Doha.
Speaking to the power of creative industries to connect cultures, His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani, Chairman of MCQ, emphasized the importance of such cultural collaborations: "This activation is a conversation starter. It seeks to spark curiosity about the value we can offer to the growing number of international media companies and professionals that recognize the potential of the Arab World and are interested in expanding into the Middle East. Our goal is to forge international partnerships and bridge cultures while promoting Qatar as a top destination for creators."
