Born in Austria. Is based in Berlin since 1988. Studied at the National German Film School at Berlin (DFFB) 10 Short Films, 4 realised Feature Scripts, a.o. Carl Mayer Award 1998 and 2005, Script 99 Award for „Familienbande". His first feature film as writer/director was "Total Therapy", which was distributed 2000. His second Feature "K.aF.ka fragment" (2002) won the Special Award of the Jury at Sochi Film festival. "Silent resident"(2007) had its premiere at the Toronto film festival and its theatrical release in 2008. He just finished his 4th feature "von jetzt an kein zurück"as writer/director. Lectureships: UCLA Los Angeles, DFFB, Friedrich Schilleruniversität Jena Scholarships:Schloss Solitude (D), Villa Aurora (USA), Artist in Residence- Tel Aviv (Israel)
Cofounder of weltfilm GmbH
Cofounder of weltfilm GmbH