Making a positive impact through film
I’m an award-winning filmmaker based in Barcelona, Spain, with a focus on crafting emotional, authentic stories that inspire. Originally from Freiburg, Germany, I started my career in business informatics (B.Sc.) and worked for four years as a software engineer before following my true passion for film. At 25, I refined my directing and cinematography skills at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, where I earned a scholarship to study cinematography in the masterclass program at La Fémis in Paris.
During film school, I directed my debut feature, Flying Revolution, a documentary about Germany’s Flying Steps Dance Crew, which won international awards and topped the iTunes documentary charts. After graduation, I moved to the Philippines and launched KAIZEN STUDIO, my own boutique production company. Through collaborations with talented artists across Europe and Southeast Asia, KAIZEN STUDIO produces branded content, documentaries, and storytelling projects with a global reach.
I’ve been fortunate to work with brands like Red Bull, Nike, McDonald’s, Warner Music, BMW, and Snipes, creating impactful content that resonates with audiences. My latest short documentary, Panje, highlighting the work of an NGO in Zanzibar, won an award at the Cannes YDA.
Driven by a commitment to authentic storytelling, I bring my vision to life through stories with soul that connect with people and inspire positive change.
Things that matter to me
Hip Hop 4 Hope
Having experienced firsthand how crucial it is for young people to have someone who supports them and believes in their dreams, I’m actively involved in various youth empowerment projects. I’m passionate about helping youth discover their talents and giving them the space and opportunity to express themselves.
In 2013, I founded Hip Hop 4 Hope e.V. with some of the world’s leading hip-hop dancers. Together, we organize cultural projects and events around the world, focusing primarily on the communities in Manila’s slums. Through these programs, we aim to inspire young people, build their self-confidence, and encourage them to steer clear of drugs and violence. You can find out more about our ongoing projects and positive impact on the Hip Hop 4 Hope website.
Onesimo Foundation
As a volunteer filmmaker, I support the Manila-based Onesimo Foundation, which provides essential services to impoverished youth in Metro Manila, including education, skill training, drug rehabilitation, and safe housing. Onesimo also runs special centers, like Onesimo Bulilit for homeless street children and a shelter for girls affected by abuse.
My friends Christian and Christine Schneider founded Onesimo after spending a decade living in Manila’s slums, immersing themselves in the community to understand the needs of those they serve. Today, their foundation operates over 36 centers across Metro Manila, giving hundreds of children each year a second chance at life and hope for a better future.
The foundation is supported mainly by donations from Europe and operates both in Manila and Switzerland. Having witnessed their selfless work firsthand, I can wholeheartedly vouch that any donation directly supports their impactful programs. To learn more about their mission, please visit the Onesimo Foundation website.”
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