Mahmoud Awad

Film – Madison

Born and raised in Egypt, studied communication and electronic engineering. He moved to the United Stated to purse his passion for filmmaking. He graduated from the Los Angeles Film School and made his first short directorial debut \"Bridge of Egypt\" that resonated the Egyptian Revolution. \"Al-Wafd\" a national newspaper called it \"A poetic rendition of the life of an Egyptian citizen\" The film won several awards in film festivals including \"Best Director\" at the Los Angeles Movie Awards and gained major recognition in his home country as a cry for freedom and the grievance of the Egyptian people. He is now currently shooting a documentary on the life of people with special needs. His work proved to be motivated by a strong cause and purpose to make a difference. He also founded a film festival \"The Evolution International Film Festival\" that celebrates cultures and art through four different cities around the globe. He is currently prepping for the premier of the festival in Spain and Egypt. ​