Middle East Film and Comic Con

Middle East Film and Comic Con
Status Active
Genre Multi-genre
Venue Mina Seyahi (2012-2013)
Dubai World Trade Centre (2014-present)
Location(s) Dubai
Country United Arab Emirates
Inaugurated 2012
Attendance Around 15000 in 2012
Organized by Extracake PRA
Website
www.mefcc.com

The Middle East Film and Comic Con (commonly referred to as MEFCC) is a multigenre convention held annually in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in the month of April. The MEFCC showcases comic books, science fiction/fantasy and film/television, and related popular arts as well as pop culture elements, such as horror, animation, anime, manga, toys, collectible card games, video games, webcomics, and fantasy novels. It also focuses on regionally created content such as Xero Error, Freej, FOBcity, Gold Ring , The Sons of Two Suns , etc. The convention is the first and largest of its kind in the Middle East region.[1][2][3][4][5] Pre-registration for professionals, exhibitors, and guests starts from four months before the event. Along with panels, seminars, and workshops with comic book professionals, there are previews of upcoming films, portfolio review sessions with top comic book companies and a cosplay contest.

History

Initial phase

The convention was founded in 2011 by Middle East based communications agency ExtraCake PRA.

MEFCC 2012

The first edition of MEFCC featured guests such as Jason Momoa, Laurie Holden, John Rhys-Davies, Luciana Carro, and Mark Sheppard among others.[6] The exhibitors included Marvel Comics, Diamond Distributors, Xpanse CGI etc.

MEFCC 2013

Back again with its second event in April 2013 the Middle East Film and Comic Con hosted another successful event with over 20,000 fans from across the region in attendance [7] and media coverage across TV, Print & Online media. The event featured international guests such as Sean Astin, Alan Tudyk, Warwick Davis, Ioan Gruffudd, Manu Bennett, Max Landis and voice over actors Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt.

MEFCC 2014

In 2014, anticipating a greater attendance, the organisers moved the convention from its original venue in Mina Seyahi to the Dubai International Exhibition and Conference Centre building, Dubai World Trade Centre. Additionally, the event expanded from two to a three-day event (from Thursday to Saturday), where the first day was exclusive for VIP and student group attendees.

References

  1. ↑ http://me.ign.com/en/news/5586/MEFCC-update-An-interview-with-Arafaat-Ali-Khan-
  2. ↑ http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/books/our-guide-to-the-first-middle-east-film-and-comic-con-mefcc
  3. ↑ http://www.timeoutdubai.com/aroundtown/events/15603-the-middle-east-film-and-comic-con-mefcc-weekend-pass
  4. ↑ http://www.khaleejtimes.ae/kt-article-display-1.asp?xfile=/data/entertainmentnation/2012/April/entertainmentnation_April9.xml&section=entertainmentnation
  5. ↑ http://gulfnews.com/about-gulf-news/al-nisr-portfolio/tabloid/comic-con-new-film-imagines-post-apocalyptic-dubai-1.1167229
  6. ↑ http://gulfnews.com/life-style/general/comic-con-middle-east-comic-book-geeks-unite-1.1002974
  7. ↑ http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/ewoks-batmen-and-ninja-turtles-wouldn-t-be-seen-anywhere-else-than-dubai


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