Directing
Omar Al Dakheel
Kuwait City, Kuwait
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.
Acting credits
Behind the camera
NRA revered small-town imam faces a crisis of faith when he must choose between upholding the values of his mosque or protecting the safety and spiritual belonging of a male congregant.
Witness
2024
1.0Once a successful Syrian actor, Jihad Abdo is now struggling as a refugee while trying to reinvent his life and rebuild his career.
Jihad in Hollywood
2019
1.0In NYC, a group of volunteers launch the first Muslim Community Patrol in America to combat the rising hate crimes in their community.
Everybody's Watching
2024
1.0In NYC, a group of volunteers launch the first Muslim Community Patrol in America to combat the rising hate crimes in their community.
Everybody's Watching
2024
1.0The bond between a disabled Muslim father and his son is tested when love is pitted against religion.
Ablution
2017
1.0The bond between a disabled Muslim father and his son is tested when love is pitted against religion.
Ablution
2017
1.0The bond between a disabled Muslim father and his son is tested when love is pitted against religion.
Ablution
2017
1.0Despite controversy and threats, a Muslim woman takes a stand for justice through a progressive practice of Islam.
al imam
2016