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About Salma
Salma Hassaballa is a bilingual writer (Arabic/English) with 14 published books spanning psychological thrillers, romance, and social fiction. Her work explores identity, human psychology, and cultural conflicts through vibrant characters, intricate plots, and jaw-dropping twists.
Two of her novels have been optioned for TV drama, including Adam’s Game, acquired by leading production company Art Production–Sabah Brothers. She has also produced two English-language documentaries — one of which, Do You Believe?, won gold at the Everglades Film Festival and was nominated at the Swansea Film Festival in the UK.
Salma’s creative work spans fiction, nonfiction, articles, and songwriting in both Arabic and English. She is also a proud member of the Egyptian Writers Union.
Salma believes storytelling is the most powerful way to connect people across borders — using fiction, film, and music to explore what it truly means to live, grow, and understand one another.
Life Experience
Achievements
Awards
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The film Do You Believe? was awarded the Gold Medal at the Everglades International Film Festival in
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"Hour El Donia Medal" from El Resala TV Channel, honored by renowned presenter Mona Abdel Ghani
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Certificate of Appreciation from Bayt Al-Sinnari and a group of publishing houses
Representation
Featured Projects
Work Experience
Credits
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Adam's Game
Drama by Sabbah Brothers Writer A riveting tale of complete strangers whose lives intertwine through a web-based game. -
The Writer
Writer A rising writer finds herself mysteriously shaping the destinies of those around her with every new novel she begins. Her young psychiatrist dismisses it as mere delusion and prescribes storytelling as therapy. But when his own life starts unfolding on her pages—culminating in a chilling prophecy of his murder at the hands of his own brother—he realizes her words may hold a terrifying truth. -
Alter Ego
Writer A high-powered fashion mogul, plagued by surreal nightmares, journeys from Beverly Hills to Egypt—only to discover that the dreams haunting him hold the key to a buried identity. But the truth could unravel his empire… and his sanity. -
A Step Closer
Writer A Step Closer (Series Treatment / Interviews) Role: Creator / Interviewer / Writer Documentary Series (Unproduced Pilot) Interviews with scholars from the US and Europe composed of 30 episodes, and is produced to distinguish between the scientific facts and subjective opinions around those facts. Each episode starts with a drama that introduces the scientific claim in question. The purpose of the drama is to make digesting the scientific information easier for the ordinary viewer and makes the program more interesting, appealing and deep. -
Are you Near?
Writer One day, an acclaimed writer is thrust into an unthinkable crisis when he discovers a group of young people bound by a sinister pact. After a frantic mother uncovers her daughter’s cryptic social media posts—revealing their suicidal plan—the writer must race against time to intervene. This novel explores the transformative power of faith in life’s darkest moments, offering a poignant testament to hope, purpose, and the resilience of the human spirit. Through its gripping narrative, it challenges readers to confront despair while illuminating how faith can guide us through even the most profound struggles. enrich life, offering a hopeful perspective on faith and its impact on navigating life's challenges. -
I'm not Barbie
Writer The story falls under the satirical science fiction, romance and dark comedy genres. It blends elements of social satire, exploring ethical dilemmas, consumerism, and morality, with a futuristic twist involving AI and robotics. The comedic tone adds a layer of irony, while the suspenseful moments, including legal battles and kidnappings, give it a touch of thriller elements as well. -
Beyond Life
Producter Title: Beyond Life (Documentary) Role: Director / Writer / Producer Type: Documentary Notes: This documentary explores near-death experiences (NDEs) and delves into one of humanity's greatest mysteries: what awaits us after we die. Through firsthand accounts, scientific analysis, and spiritual perspectives, the film illuminates the profound insights these experiences offer about consciousness, mortality, and the possibility of an afterlife.
Loglines
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Alter Ego Thriller ⋄ Romance Haunted by surreal nightmares, a high-powered fashion mogul journeys from Beverly Hills to Egypt—where dreams begin to reveal a buried identity that could destroy his empire… and his mind.
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