Mahmoud Abdelsalam, also known as Khdiwi, is an Egyptian writer, webmaster, and filmmaker. He was born in 1993. Mahmoud studied Commerce at Cairo University before pursuing his passion for cinema at the Jesuit Cinema School and the Academy of Arts.
With over 12 years of experience in various creative fields, Mahmoud has held positions in graphic design, web development, fiction writing, film club organization, and article writing. From 2013 to 2015, he also managed an online music archive and radio called Bdroom.
In 2021, Mahmoud achieved another milestone by publishing a music album titled "SZIV."
Furthermore, Mahmoud's notable accomplishment includes the publication of a digital novella titled "سيرة الهائم" (The Wanderer's Story) through Aseer El Kotob, which has reached over 6,000 readers.
Currently, Mahmoud is working at musterjoy.com, a platform that focuses on mythology and art discovery.
Mahmoud Abdelsalam
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