Doha Film Institute has hosted the ‘Geekdom Game Development Workshop’, in partnership with Media City Qatar, to foster innovation and game development.
This collaboration aims to foster a vibrant creative industry and a robust media landscape. The workshop, held at Doha Film Institute’s headquarters, covered various topics including Introduction to Game Development, Understanding Game Design, Creating Game Elements, Basic Movement, Enhancing Gameplay, Animation and Interactivity, Collectibles and Scores, and Level Design and Testing.
The game development workshop, hosted in partnership with COREGAME and powered by Media City Qatar, featured some leading industry experts from Geekdom and COREGAME Technology Solutions. Fadi Soufi, founder of COREGAME Technology Solutions, and Dave Andrew, a game artist at COREGAME, delivered engaging sessions, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of game development and innovation.
Thair Khaled Al Anani Director of Business Development Media City Qatar
“At Media City Qatar, in line with the Third Qatar National Development Strategy, we are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of creative talent. The ‘Geekdom Game Development Workshop’ is a perfect example of our commitment to providing young people with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. We are thrilled to see the passion and creativity these young participants brought to the table, and we look forward to supporting more initiatives like this in the future.”
Game development is a dynamic and thriving sector that not only fuels creativity but also drives economic growth, generating billions in revenue and nurturing a wide range of career paths. The video games market is predicted to generate a revenue of $282.30 billion by 2024, and is anticipated to increase at an annual rate of 8.76 percent between 2024 and 2027.
Abdulla Al Mosallam, Founder of Geekdom and Chief Administrative Officer of Doha Film Institute, commented that, “Qatar’s creative industries have experienced significant growth over the years, driven by local talent that continues to lead the way in inventiveness and ingenuity. Geek culture has become a dynamic and integral part of our creative community, providing a space where imagination thrives and new ideas are embraced. Hosting a game development workshop is not merely a technical endeavor; it serves as a powerful catalyst for innovation, fostering collaboration and inspiring young creators to redefine the possibilities of storytelling and technology.”
Through initiatives like the ‘Geekdom Game Development Workshop’, Media City Qatar remains committed to supporting the diversification of Qatar’s creative industries, such as broadcasting, traditional and digital news, gaming, user-generated content, AI, and other advanced technologies.
Geekdom, launched in 2013 by Doha Film Institute, is Qatar’s largest one-of-a-kind pop culture event. The event offers a vibrant platform to connect with motion arts and visual storytelling, including art, film, music, video games, animation and television.
Geekdom’s achievements have fueled the growth of a new industry in Qatar, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of creativity and innovation. This initiative also aligns with Qatar’s vision to drive innovation and technological progress.
