Who We Are
Homa Films, founded in 2016 by Mehran Haghighi and Helen Afjehi, is an independent film production house. We produce films that explore the richness of Iran's history, art, and culture. Rooted in the Persianate world, our films serve as bridges to global audiences across generations, languages, and disciplines.
What We Do
We produce creative films grounded in Persian aesthetics, art history, and cultural memory. Each project is crafted with scholarly care and artistic sensibility.
Impact & Reach
Our films have been screened internationally at museums, festivals, universities, and cultural forums, as well as through select streaming platforms.
Collaborators
We collaborate with institutions and centers engaged in education, culture, and the arts around the world.
The Name
Homa Films takes its name from the mythical bird of Iranian legends and fables, appearing as a recurring motif in Sufi and Diwan poetry. Common among all versions of the myth is that the great bird is said to never alight on the ground, instead living its entire life flying high above the earth and invisible to the human eye.
The Homa Films logo, designed by Sara Natelli Design Boutique, earned two 2020 Indigo Design Awards for logo and brand identity.
