Saudi Documentary Filmmaker in Wildlife

Saleh Bukhamseen represents an outstanding example of national talent in wildlife documentary production. He works as a documentary film producer within the Media Department at the National Center for Wildlife, and is recognized as one of Saudi Arabia’s leading underwater cinematographers.

Professional Journey

Saleh began his career as a self-taught underwater cinematographer, specializing in documenting the ecosystems of the Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea and their rich biodiversity. Combining his passion for diving with filmmaking, he produces documentaries that highlight Saudi Arabia’s marine environment and its relationship with humans. Over more than a decade of field experience, he has produced a series of independent environmental films, most notably “The Strange Neighbor” and “Al-Hawata.”