Studies in Art and Photography in Mainz and in Photography and Documentary in Hamburg. Final diploma with the photographic work "HH-U3". Afterwards postgraduate studies at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne and final diploma in 2009. Regular participation and organisation of exhibitions and projects such as the Ladyfest 2004/2005 in Hamburg and Mannheim. Already during the first studies Helga realizes several video installations and short documentaries. Since 2006 own productions, long documentaries and short feature films. Since 2009 Helga is working as a freelance writer and director.