With German and Finnish roots, Häly Heinecker was born in Augsburg and is based in Berlin. After studying Visual Communication with a focus on Design of the Moving Image, they completed a postgraduate degree in Narrative Film under mentorship of Thomas Arslan. The University of Arts Berlin subsequently awarded Häly the title of Meisterschüler for extraordinary artistic achievements.

As a writer, director and producer, I create visual work around intersectional topics.