Directing
Omar Al Dakheel
EN, AR cinema · 6 credits
Birthplace
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Also known as Omar Aldakheel
Born and raised in Kuwait, Omar Al Dakheel moved to the US at 17 after receiving a full scholarship to the University of Miami. After graduating with a BS in Broadcast Journalism and a BA in Theatre Arts, he went on to earn his MFA at the USC School of Cinematic Arts where he focused on directing and producing. Omar directed "Jihad in Hollywood", which is now on Al Jazeera, and "al imam", which is now on PBS. Omar is based in Hollywood. His goal is to tell diverse stories with universal values that can bridge between religions and regions.
Known for
Filmography
Everybody's Watching
Director, Producer
Witness
Producer
Jihad in Hollywood
Director
Ablution
as Waleed, Producer, Director, Writer
al imam
Director