Explore, Logistics, Fixingand Production Support Acrossthe Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Vision Operations provides local access, cultural guidance, logistics, fixing, and production support for international visitors, media teams, researchers, NGOs, and organizations working across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

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WHO WE WORK WITH

Vision Operations supports international organizations and professionals with field coordination, fixing, logistics, production support, research, translation, and cultural tours across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

International Media

Journalists, broadcasters, and news agencies.

Film & Documentary Productions

Features, series, and long-form non-fiction filmed across the region.

NGOs & Humanitarian Organizations

NGOs, humanitarian agencies, and development organizations.

Researchers & Academic Institutions

Researchers, universities, think tanks, and residency programs.

Artists & Cultural Institutions

Artists, cultural organizations, museums, and residency participants.

International Organizations & Businesses

Embassies, international organizations, corporate teams, and business delegations.

Capabilities

CORE SERVICES

Each engagement is led by a senior coordinator and supported by a vetted regional network developed over more than a decade of field work.

01Curated Cultural ToursTailored cultural experiences designed around your project’s objectives and interests.

02Transportation & DriversReliable transportation solutions designed for demanding field and production environments.

03Accommodation CoordinationPractical accommodation arrangements designed to support your project’s workflow.

04Local Access & FacilitationEthical and lawful facilitation of local access, introductions, and administrative processes.

05Translation & InterpretationAccurate and context-sensitive language support for field and institutional engagements.

06Production Support (Local Production Services)Comprehensive local production support for film, documentary, and commercial projects.

07Location ScoutingCarefully assessed locations that meet both creative and operational requirements.

Operational coverage across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Direct teams in the three governorates of the Kurdistan Region and vetted partnerships across the disputed and federal territories.

Years on the ground

Assignments completed

Vetted local partners

Operational coverage map of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Principles

Our Operating Principles

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Confidentiality

Every assignment is handled with complete discretion. We only showcase projects with client approval.

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Professionalism

International standards, local expertise, and dependable execution on every assignment.

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Trusted Network

Experienced fixers, producers, translators, drivers, and local partners across the region.

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Planning & Safety

Careful planning, clear communication, and responsible field operations from start to finish.

Insights

Insights & Article

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TraditionsAugust 16, 2026

Alevism: The Sacred Tradition of Ali and the Ancient Cult of Angels

Across eastern Anatolia and Kurdistan, Alevism has preserved a distinctive religious tradition centered on sacred manifestations, communal ritual, and reverence for Ali. Associated particularly with the Dimila Kurds and some Kurmanji-speaking communities, it is known by names including Alevi, Alawi, and Qizilbash. Alevism belongs to the ancient Cult of Angels, with Ali regarded as a primary avatar of the Universal Spirit. In Alevi tradition, Ali and the Prophet Muhammad are joined as Alimuhammad. Its religious life includes communal ceremonies, hymns, and reverence for the sun and moon.

TraditionsAugust 16, 2026

Yarsanism: The Sacred World of the Universal Spirit

Across the mountains of Kurdistan, Yarsanism, or Ahl-e Haqq, survives as one of the branches of the ancient Cult of Angels, alongside Yezidism and Alevism. At its center is Haq, the Universal Spirit, whose manifestations unfold through seven epochs, or Biyabas. Yarsani belief also teaches a journey of the soul through successive forms of existence. After reaching humanity, the soul continues through reincarnation, known as Dun ba Dun, until it reaches perfection and union with the Universal Spirit.

TraditionsAugust 16, 2026

Yazidism: The Ancient Faith That Refused to Disappear.

Hidden among the rugged mountains and quiet valleys of Kurdistan survives one of the world’s oldest living religious traditions. Long before the rise of Islam, Christianity, or the dominance of Zoroastrianism in the Persian empires, the highlands of the Zagros nurtured a spiritual worldview unlike any other. Today, that ancient heritage continues through Yazidism—a faith whose roots stretch back thousands of years while preserving beliefs that have survived the rise and fall of civilizations.

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Tell us about your project and our team will get back to you within one business day. We'll discuss your goals and recommend the best approach for your production, logistics, research, or field support needs. Information shared at this stage is held in strict confidence.

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Office: Empire World, Tower 1, Erbil, KRI
Hours: Sun – Thu · 08:00 – 18:00 AST