Born on New Year’s Eve in 1960. School and Matura (Type A) diploma in Basel. 2 years of social work studies in Fribourg, later teachers training college (Lehrerseminar) and teaching at the secondary school in Kleinbasel. 1986 change to the AV sector. Head of production at Mobiles Fernsehstudio Basel MFB, then assistant director (e.g. at Condor Films Zurich) and director at Partner Film Basel.

Freelance work since 1992. Producer, author, director, cinematographer and editor for commissioned work and documentary films. 1993 to 1996 official examination inspector for the SFVP at the Zentrum für Neue Medien Zurich. Since 1998 associate partner of the Park Lane Studios in Basel (digital video and sound engineering. In addition: freelance academic lecturer; course-instructor for unemployed at the Job Club association and for years head of creative workshops at Kiebitz. Active musician (drummer).