Walid Salhab

Walid Salhab is an internationally award winning filmmaker and Lecturer in Media Practice at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. His viral short 'Kinetic Edinburgh II' amassed over 8 million views, while his documentation of The Kelpies construction was showcased globally. His latest AI-enhanced project brings the Forth Rail Bridge to life.  His work has featured at Cannes and on BBC, STV, and global platforms, with previous films like Avaritia and Bra-et Al Rouh earning multiple festival honors. Born in Tripoli, Lebanon, Walid draws on personal history and craft to highlight stories of identity, and resilience. He continues to push visual boundaries through narrative driven, technically ambitious short films shared widely across social media and international festivals.