Calling all cosplayers and pop-culture fans: are you ready for 2022 Middle East Film and Comic-Con? The MEFCC event will run from Friday March 4 to Sunday March 6, 2022 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, and there are many activities to do and celebrities descending on the city for the event.
If you consider yourself a Marvel master or sensei of the silver screen, you’re probably already all over MEFCC (we hope you have your costume ready). Every year the conference brings artists and fans from across the world to Abu Dhabi – with just one week to go, the city is abuzz.
Wondering what to do at the region’s largest pop culture festival? We’ve got you sorted with all the best things to do at Middle East Film and Comic-Con. It’s time to assemble.
Snap a pic or get an autograph from a celebrity
All three days of Comic-Con have meet-and-greet opportunities with the stars. You can sign up to get an autograph and/or take a picture with your favourite hero. Celebrities include Nathalie Emmanuel aka Khaleesi’s bestie from Game of Thrones; Ming-Na Wen, a Marvel hero, Disney princess and Boba Fett’s most trusted ally; and Barry Keoghan, star of Dunkirk, Killing of a Sacred Deer, and The Batman movie.
We hear there are more being announced soon. Autographs start at Dhs80 and photos start at Dhs100 per celebrity. There are plenty of stars to see at MEFCC 2022.
Attend a workshop with an artist
Looking to learn how to create your own comics? Want to talk to some of the best artists in the business? MEFCC is bringing some of the talented artists who are known for their work with Marvel, DC and more to Abu Dhabi. Workshops include how to self-publish your book, how to make a short film and how to cosplay. Workshops are free to attend.
Watch or play in a gaming tournament
On the MEFCC mainstage there will be gaming tournaments on Friday March 4. These include the Rocket League finals, Tekken 7 finals and CS:GO finals. You can also level up in the gaming booths.
Compete for a cosplay prize
If you don’t have your cosplay ready yet, you’d better get sewing. MEFCC is the perfect opportunity to show off your skills. You can also compete in the cosplay competition where there’s a prize pool of Dhs25,000 up for grabs.
Hang out at the mainstage
There are loads of activities happening at the Middle East Film & Comic-Con mainstage and theatre. There are dance competitions, entertainment, panel discussions, screenings, giveaways and more to enjoy along with food trucks and the MEFCC Theatre with celebrity talks.
From Dhs115. Fri Mar 4 to Sun Mar 6. Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Al Rawdah, mefcc.com.
