Inside Qatar’s Geekend where gamers, cosplayers and artists share their love of games, comics and anime
From anime costumes to locally designed board games, Geekend brings Qatar’s pop-culture fans together, with artists selling their work and gamers meeting face to face.
Geekend, organized by Doha Film Institute, is a unique event that brings together gamers, artists, and pop-culture enthusiasts. This year, the focus is on art, with stalls where artists can showcase and sell their creations. The event is part of the institute's Geekdom programme, which has a history of fostering connections among artists, writers, and animators who later collaborate on new projects.
At the board-game area, Abdulrahman Al-Homaid, the founder of Majlis Shabab, displays his company's innovative version of Dama, a traditional game with a fresh design. His team also creates original games, with the goal of sparking conversations and interactions among players.
For Khalifa Al-Haroun, the founder of gaming retailer Store974, the personal interactions at Geekend are invaluable. Meeting in person allows fans to forge friendships and discover others who share their interests. He also notes the presence of artists selling a variety of merchandise, from posters to handcrafted items.
Cosplayers are a notable sight at Geekend, donning costumes of their favorite characters from Japanese anime. At the Japanese embassy's booth, visitors have the opportunity to try on kimonos and learn more about the cultural context behind many of the stories and games they love.
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