I’m an American filmmaker, based in Munich, Germany.
My roots in filmmaking derive from my love for snowboarding where I kickstarted my job as producer, director, editor and cinematographer for award winning snowboarding films from 1999 until 2013. Working in uncontrolled environments and traveling the world for over a decade taught me how to improvise and work with unforeseen situations. This also shaped my love for documentary-style storytelling and working with real people.
My time at art school guided my vision in photography and graphic design which led to a profound understanding of image composition and expressing my ideas.
My style and cinematic approach are influenced by modern cinema, culture and people’s stories.
I’m a team player and love collaborating with every department, starting from the early script way until the final touches in post.
I have created films for clients like Audi, Aston Martin, BMW, Cisco, FC Bayern, Lufthansa, Ralph Lauren, Volkswagen and many more with my main focus on directing and writing.
When I’m not doing anything that has to do with film, I spend my time with my wife and my dog, wandering the world. And I like to take photos and eat nice food (…sometimes I take photos of my food as well)
I love Arrival, Lost In Translation, Spirited Away, Stranger Than Fiction, Good Time and Breaking Bad, Shameless, Mr Robot, Succession, 30 Rock and Arcade Fire, Olafur Arnalds, Bruce Springsteen, Tame Impala, The Killers and Japan and dogs.
Have a listen to the PICOBELLO podcast (October 2022) featuring yours truly (sorry, German only)