the slate
Every Haniko project lives in one of three lanes, each rooted in the same instinct for precision and reach.
Films centered on Kurdish communities, history, and contemporary life, across Kurdistan and the diaspora. This is the foundation of the studio: stories that don't need to be translated to matter, only to be told well.
Dual-culture stories pairing Kurdish narratives with other regions, communities, and artistic traditions, built through active co-production and collaboration, not a single studio working alone.
Short-form work that carries literary voices, including Kochar's own, onto the screen. A space for formal risk, restraint, and the kind of image that does what explanation can't.
in progress
Haniko launched in 2025, and our earliest projects are still taking shape. If you'd like to hear about premieres, festival dates, or co-production opportunities as they're announced, reach out. We'll keep you posted.