growing up gay in a small town in germany, i often felt like an outsider, searching for stories that reflected my experiences. when i moved to the U.S., i encountered new challenges and opportunities that expanded my perspective and deepened my commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices. as a filmmaker and producer, i am dedicated to championing diverse narratives, particularly those of the queer community and female creators, to foster a more inclusive film industry.
over the past few years, i have contributed to more than 40 projects, exploring different roles and departments to hone my skills. one of my proudest achievements as a director/producer is boysenberry night, a queer coming-of-age short film exploring gender identity and self-discovery. i am currently writing, directing, and producing my first animated short film while managing multiple projects at AFI as part of the production team. one of these shorts titled 'dandelion' has been selected for the prestigious oscar-qualifying florida film festival, as well as the 35th inside out toronto 2SLGBTQ+ film festival in toronto, canada. additionally, i'm actively serving as the cinematographer for the stolen children, a documentary on the cambodian adoption scandal, working alongside emmy-winning documentarians alyse walsh and christopher gill.
through these experiences, i have discovered that producing is my true passion. i thrive on collaboration, supporting directors and writers in bringing their visions to life. this passion has led me to my current work as a producer on a political horror short set to shoot in london this summer, directed by angelica e. gayle through none of the above media. given the film’s focus on sexual violence, we are actively partnering with non-profit organizations dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for survivors. i believe that film is not only a powerful medium for storytelling but also a catalyst for meaningful change, and i am committed to using my platform to tell stories that matter.
profile:
height: 1.68m
hair color: black
favorite color: black
nail polish color: black
favorite food: salt
favorite animal: meerkat
favorite movie: i, origins
favorite place: venice, italy
favorite song: viva colonia
superpower i wish i had: slow down time
hobbies: writing, thrifting, collecting vinyls
what i want to be when i grow up: film producer & director