Biography

Sakar Osman Hassan, born in 2000 in Slemani, is a Kurdish filmmaker dedicated to telling stories rooted in the history and resilience of his people. A graduate of the filmmaking department at Slemani University (2019–2023), Sakar has worked extensively in both short and feature-length productions, developing a deep understanding of cinematic storytelling through hands-on experience. He has served as an assistant director on numerous short films. His attention to detail also led him to work as a continuity supervisor on projects such as Zarand, Moon and Prison, and the feature films 1988 and Harsh Land and Distant Sky. In 2024, Sakar wrote and directed his own short film Fence, a powerful story centered on an Anfal survivor.