As a creative producer I have completed over 100 projects across 10 different countries in MENA and SE Asia. Working with clients from the US all the way to South Korea. I have the ability to source and manage talents remotely while maintaining the highest quality standards and accurate timelines.
With my engineering background and everlasting creative side, I enjoy building bridges between creative and executive teams by effective communication, detailed documentation, seamless workflows and insightful data analysis.
My work with a diverse array of clients, ranging from local businesses in Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia to creative agencies in Europe and the USA, as well as major networks like BBC, Huffington Post, and CNN`s Great Big Story, has broadened my perspective. I have learned about the vast array of processes and workflows unique to each context. This has enhanced my ability to communicate effectively across different sectors and consistently surpass client expectations.
My previous clients have always expressed their appreciation for my communication skills, resourcefulness and problem-solving ability.
Having experience in photography and videography, and having taken on various roles such as directing, creative direction, and cinematography, I have acquired a comprehensive understanding of the challenges associated with video production. This experience has equipped me with the tools necessary to tackle these challenges, reduce risks, and limit unexpected outcomes as much as possible.
Sofia Couceiro, Great Big Story
Mahmoud was wonderful to work with. He did extensive research on restaurants and places where Koshari was made and, on top of that and out of his own initiative, he also provided the production team with draft scripts and creative ideas on how to produce the short-documentary during COVID-19. Mahmoud was energetic and passionate for the project and I highly recommend him.
Mike Musikanto, Storyhunter
Very professional. Highly recommended!
Andria May Corsini, Great Big Story
Thank you so much for doing this for us with such a short deadline, truly appreciate it. The footage looks great, you’re a rockstar.
Martin Kummel, Mensch Creative
Very helpful and friendly professional. Requested revisions were provided which helped get the project approved.
Megan Robertson, Huffington Post
Mahmoud was great to work with and delivered high quality footage we needed for a project in a super timely fashion. We needed a lot of footage of rush hour transportation across the Bosphorus and he met every requirement for the project and exceeded expectations. I’d trust him to work on any project with us in Istanbul, and hope to collaborate down the road for HuffPost!
Dania Bdeir, Clear Tag
Mahmoud was very professional, accommodating and helpful. It was a pleasure working with him.
Stephanie Gaweda, Storyhunter
Mahmoud was very easy to communicate with, knowledgeable on the subject he pitched, and he went back to the location to try to cover the story again after technical issue prevented it on the first day. Would hire again.
