Case Study
Osamah Mousa leading a group past Ottoman-era buildings in Baghdad's Rasheed Street
Since 2019

Iraqi Travellers Cafe

Co-Founder

Co-founded one of Iraq's leading non-profit cultural exchange initiatives, dedicated to promoting intercultural dialogue, sustainable tourism, and meaningful connections between Iraqis and international visitors. What began as informal gatherings has grown into a recognized community platform welcoming a genuinely global membership — 5,000+ international travelers guided, 70+ nationalities connected, and 50+ cultural, educational and community events co-led.

Group photo of international and Iraqi participants beside the Tigris River, Baghdad clock tower in the background
Project Lead, Iraqi Travellers Cafe

Global Cultural Exchange Events

Delhi · Berlin · Houston

Led the expansion of Iraqi Travellers Cafe beyond Iraq by co-organizing international cultural exchange events in Delhi, Berlin, and Houston. These events strengthened international partnerships, encouraged intercultural dialogue, and promoted a positive image of Iraq through people-to-people connections.

Project 01
Osamah Mousa with Michael Palin at a restaurant table in Baghdad
International Production

Michael Palin in Iraq

Local & Cultural Production Coordination

Coordinated the Iraq visit of Michael Palin, internationally renowned British travel documentarian, broadcaster, author, and former Monty Python member, providing local logistical and cultural coordination during the filming of his travel documentary in Iraq.

Osamah Mousa with Michael Palin at a traditional Baghdad tea house
Project 02
Osamah Mousa with Sonny Side at a Baghdad restaurant, Best Ever Food Review Show
International Production

Best Ever Food Review Show

Production Facilitation & Cultural Consultation

Supported one of the world's leading travel and food documentary productions through local coordination, cultural guidance, logistical facilitation, and production support, helping the team capture authentic stories from Iraq, from Baghdad's tea houses to the marshlands of the south.

Project 03 — Filmmaking

A Reunion After 50 Years

His debut short documentary — writer, director and producer.

The film's subject holding flowers, surrounded by old and new friends on the celebration stage
Documentary, Iraqi Travellers Cafe

Synopsis

Writer, Director & Producer

His debut short documentary, telling the remarkable story of Pan, a Dutch traveler who returned to Iraq after nearly fifty years to reunite with his Iraqi friends. Written, directed, and produced by Osamah, the film highlights the enduring power of friendship and the human stories that connect people across generations and borders.

Trailer to be added once the film's release materials become available.

Project 04
Baghdad Walking Tour group standing beneath a historic wooden shanashil balcony
Founder & Project Lead

Baghdad Walking Tour

Cultural Storytelling & Tourism

A pioneering initiative connecting international visitors with Baghdad's history, people and everyday life — combining architecture, culture, and guided walking experiences that link local communities with the wider world.

Osamah Mousa with international television guests at a Baghdad café
Production Facilitator

Also on location

Local coordination · logistics · access

Beyond these features, Osamah has facilitated and supported numerous international documentary productions filmed in Iraq, providing local coordination, cultural guidance, logistical support, and community engagement — helping international media teams capture authentic stories that showcased Iraq's people, heritage, and culture to a global audience.

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