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Master the art of storytelling to craft memorable messages that resonate with audiences and reinforce brand identity.
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In a world where everyone performs and visibility is infinite, what does it mean to truly become someone else? Samer Ismael and a fellow actor explore how the craft of transformation evolves in the age of social media, AI, and endless talent. This session examines how preparation, discipline, and emotional depth can still set real actors apart in an era where attention is easy but authenticity is rare.
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- Media Panel 9 December 4:40 - 5:10PM
The New Gravity of Power from Washington to the Gulf
The global media and knowledge landscape is transforming rapidly, where viral moments now move markets, influence policy, and reshape narratives in real time. At this moment, BRIDGE Summit convenes leaders from across media, policy, finance, and technology to restore trust, transparency, and resilience in the context of digital sensation. This session examines a key axis of that shift: the rise of disruptive alliances like Elon Musk’s “America Party,” and the Gulf’s growing role as a diplomatic force in a multipolar world. Together, these trends mark the rise of new geopolitical centers, transcending borders, amplifying soft power, and wielding digital influence.
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- Picture Panel 8 December 1:15 - 1:45PM
Global Blockbusters, Local Roots
As audiences converge and tastes diversify, global hits depend on authenticity as much as scale. This conversation examines how actors and producers navigate casting, finance, and distribution across continents, and how to shape stories that honor cultural nuance while appealing to worldwide audiences.
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- Technology Panel 8 December 2:00 - 2:30PM
Spatial Media in Practice
Immersive technologies like augmented reality and volumetric video change storytelling, creating new ways to inform and engage. Pew found 40%+ adults interested in immersive news formats. How can journalists and educators harness spatial media to enhance empathy and critical thinking in a fractured landscape?
Central Stage - Picture Presentation 10 December 11:55AM - 12:10PM
Filming the Impossible
How do you capture the uncapturable? In this masterclass, Our Planet director Alastair Fothergill reveals the art and obsession behind filming the impossible moments of nature so unpredictable, dangerous, or fleeting they defy control. From the depths of the ocean to the peaks of frozen worlds, he shares the creative discipline, patience, and innovation required to turn chaos into cinema. A rare look at how the world’s most breathtaking natural moments are not just found, but earned.
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