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Meshari Almutawa's journey in filmmaking began in 1993 when his first visit to the U.S. made him acutely aware of the void and misrepresentation of his ethno-cultural values in the media. Inspired to fill this gap and motivated by Mustapha Akkad's works, such as "The Message" and "Lion of the Desert," Meshari joined the California State University, Fullerton, graduating in 1999. He set out to tell authentic ethnic and Middle Eastern stories that resonate globally.

By 2002, Meshari was producing and directing numerous shows, books, and events. One of his major productions were the music album "Mawlay" (2003), a collaboration with

Muhammad Alhusayan, widely released in mainstream media.

In 2004, Meshari founded Rawaj Productions, focusing on high-end TV content. His

significant works include;

"Khalid Ibn Alwaleed"(2006): 60-episode epic historical series, became the #1 most-watched show in the Middle East. It was later translated into Turkish. 

"Antara - The Black Knight" (2007): 30-episode series exploring the life of the

legendary pre-Islamic Arab poet and knight, Antara.

"Lawrence of Arabia" (2008): 30-episode series that delves into the complex

historical figure of T.E. Lawrence.

In 2009, Meshari contributed to the "IMAX film "Journey to Mecca," documenting the Hajj pilgrimage using cutting-edge technology. After moving to the U.S. in 2015, he co-

produced several films, including "Lifeline" and the award-winning "How I Got There"(2019) starring Ron Perlman. It won the Audience Award at the Red Sea Film Festival.

Meshari continues to innovate and inspire with projects like "The Monk of

Mokha," based on Dave Eggers' book and his latest venture, VentureWorks Studio, aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs in Kuwait.