With nearly 15-years experience in various aspects of the Malaysian industry, Ben Omar has honed his skills over the last 10 years almost exclusively in the areas of long form documentary and feature film editing and scriptwriting. Dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling, Ben believes the process is as important as the outcomes and is passionate about bringing Malaysian stories to audiences in Malaysia and abroad. 

Education

2005 Film Diploma; Akademi Seni Budaya & Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA)  
2003 Film Diploma; Akademi Filem Malaysia

Filmography

Harum Malam (2023; Feature Film; Dir. Dain Said) 
Co-Scriptwriter, Offline Editor, Post Production Coordinator  

Iman Untuk Bulan (2019;  Telemovie for Astro First Exclusive; Dir. Dain Said)  
Co-Scriptwriter & Offline Editor  

Interchange (2016; Feature Film; Dir. Dain Said) 
Assistant Editor, Post Production Coordinator  

Nature’s Best Kept Secret: The Coral Triangle (2013; Documentary Series; Dir. Dain Said)
Assistant Editor   

The Making Of: BUNOHAN (2011; TMO documentary) 
Cinematographer & Editor  

Bob James Live @ No Black Tie (2010; Docu special for Astro, Dir. Dain Said)
Editor  

Fish Listeners of Setiu Lagoons (2010, Documentary; Dir Dain Said) 
Digital Image Technician (DIT)