1970 born in Neindorf, Germany 1986 - 1989 Vocational training as metallurgist for metallurgical engineering with A-levels 1992 - 1994 Studies: Musicology/Philosophy/Art History 1994 - 1997 Studies: Composition/Piano, Leipzig University of Music 1998 - 2000 Studies: Film Composition, Munich University of Music 2000 Graduated as a film composer, Munich University of Music Since 2000 working as a director, author, film composer and photographer