Grew up in Arbon at the lake of Constance. After high school diploma spent numerous years in varied apprentices. Work experience in a factory, a butcher’s shop, restaurants, language courses in Paris, child carer in London, primary teacher, product manager, proof-reader, university studies in German language and psychology, several journeys to USA, while trying to keep a rock band going, Monastery retreat. Assistant producer, director of a short film, several jobs in distribution, production and world sales. Further training in production management, script consulting and writing. Founded maximage with Brigitte Hofer in 1997.