After studying architecture, Michel Kammoun joined the film school ESEC in Paris. He has written and directed many short films. His films have participated in many international festivals and were distributed in numerous countries including the USA, Canada, Latin America, Switzerland, Singapore, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and France. He has also directed commercials and held screenwriting workshops. Today, Michel Kammoun lives between Beirut and Paris. His first feature film, Falafel, has won nine international awards, participated in prestigious film festivals worldwide, and earned international acclamation.