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Lana Al Jundi
TV Host, Cultural Moderator & Writer
Lana Al Jundi is a media professional with more than 20 years of experience in journalism, television, and the creative arts. She began her career in print with Ahwall Magazine, later serving as Celebrity Editor for Kul Al Usra and Dubai Celebrity Editor for Sayidaty. She then moved into broadcast, producing entertainment segments at Al Arabiya and later presenting and producing for Sky News Arabia.
Lana hosted and produced her signature show Lana and the Stars, featuring exclusive interviews with leading Arab talents. She is a Golden Globes International Voter, a screenwriter of acclaimed TV dramas such as A al Hadd and Al Ghareeb on Shahid, and the author of two books. She has been repeatedly recognized in the Golden 101 list at Cannes for her contribution to the Arab film industry.
At BRIDGE Summit, Lana will discuss cultural journalism, film and television storytelling, and how thoughtful moderation and critique can deepen the region’s creative conversations.
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Lana Al Jundiat BRIDGE
- Picture Panel 9 December 2:15 - 2:40PM
Cinema That Sees You
The next evolution of cinema won’t just be watched; it will watch us. As AI, sensors, and emotional data enter storytelling, films can now react to our expressions, attention, and feelings in real time. This session explores how directors become designers of living stories that adapt to each viewer, blurring the line between creator, audience, and machine consciousness.
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- Picture Panel 9 December 1:30 - 1:55PM
The Craft of Connection
In an era where audiences are fragmented across cultures, platforms, and identities, artists hold a unique power: the ability to create work that resonates beyond borders. From adapting tone and humor to understanding cultural nuance, creators today must do the homework required to reach new communities in meaningful ways. This session explores how musicians, filmmakers, and visual storytellers craft work that travels, bridging differences, sparking empathy, and fostering unity, while navigating the realities of global audiences and rapidly shifting creative ecosystems.
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What They Say About BRIDGE
“One BRIDGE to unite them all. BRIDGE Summit looks to become the largest cross-sector media event in the world.”
“A gateway for knowledge exchange.”
“A summit to BRIDGE the gaps in the global media ecosystem.”
“We are proud to take part in the inaugural edition of BRIDGE Summit.”
“Un pont pour tous les réunir.”
