Award-Winning Filmmaker | Educator | Khateeb | Storytelling Advocate

I’m Mamoun S. Hassan—an award-winning filmmaker, media educator, and khateeb who believes that stories shape the soul of a people.

For over 20 years, I’ve been behind the camera telling stories that matter. From corporate and nonprofit films to documentaries, music videos, and social media content, my goal has always been the same: to create work that moves people and makes them think. Among my many projects, the most significant has been my first feature film, Purple Don’t Cry—a deeply personal story that has earned critical recognition and remains a milestone in my filmmaking journey.

I also teach. Sharing what I’ve learned through video production, lighting, and cinematography courses—both here in the Greater Toronto Area and online—is one of the most fulfilling parts of my work. My background in Communication Studies and Film Production helps me bridge the academic with the practical, the technical with the creative.

But filmmaking isn’t my only passion. I’ve also served as an Islamic teacher and khateeb for over two decades. Faith and storytelling have always gone hand in hand for me. Whether I’m speaking from a minbar or from behind a lens, my message is rooted in the same truth: stories are how we understand the world, how we resist erasure, and how we pass down our values.

A big part of my work focuses on Islamic media and the way Muslims are portrayed across film, news, and popular culture. I research and reflect on how media shapes perceptions—and how we can reclaim our narrative by telling our own stories with strength and authenticity. Because if we don’t, someone else will.

So whether you’re here to learn, collaborate, or just explore, I’m glad you’re here. Stick around. Let’s tell stories that matter.