Omar Mouallem
Biography
Omar Mouallem is a multifaceted artist whose work seamlessly blends human interest stories with global issues and comedy. His critically acclaimed feature film, The Lebanese Burger Mafia, premiered at Hot Docs in 2023 and received numerous honours, including awards from the Northwest International Documentary Festival and the Silk Road Film Festival. Mouallem's work also includes the feature film Digging in the Dirt, a raw look at the psychological toll of oil and gas labour.