Omar Mouallem is an Edmonton-based writer and filmmaker. Known for weaving together comedic human interest stories with broader social and historical themes, his work bridges literature, film, and journalism. Omar’s feature-length debut, The Lebanese Burger Mafia, premiered at Hot Docs in 2023, winning multiple awards, including Audience Choice at NorthwestFest and Best Documentary Screenplay at the Rosies. His other films, like Digging in the Dirt and Making Kayfabe, bring fresh perspectives to misunderstood places, whether by examining the mental toll of oil and gas labour or exploring the eccentric world of indie wrestling
as a "gonzo journalist."
Omar’s journalism has earned multiple National Magazine Awards, with bylines in Rolling Stone, The New Yorker, and The Guardian. His book, How Muslims Shaped the Americas, a travelogue exploring mosques across the Americas, was named one of The Globe and Mail’s 100 best books of 2021.
As a consultant and researcher for film and television, he also works with productions adapting nonfiction for screen, with clients including Scythia Films, Stellar Citizen, and Zaki Rose. Omar is represented by Innovative Artists.
