I'm a German documentary filmmaker, video producer, and editor based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With over 10 years of experience in Southeast Asia, I specialize in producing compelling, visually-driven stories across the region — from urban megacities to remote jungle locations. I’ve created more than 150 films for international broadcasters like ProSieben (Galileo), Deutsche Welle, Kabel 1, ServusTV, and Red Bull TV. My work ranges from fast-paced pop-science formats to in-depth cultural explorations and visually stunning adventure pieces. Through my company DocuSphere, I manage productions from concept to final cut — supported by a strong network of local assistants, camera crews, fixers, and editors across Southeast Asia, China, and India. Whether you're looking for a reliable partner to shoot on the ground, conduct interviews, manage logistics, or deliver a polished final edit, I provide local insight with international production standards. Let’s bring your story to life.…

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I'm a German documentary filmmaker, video producer, and editor based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With over 10 years of experience in Southeast Asia, I specialize in producing compelling, visually-driven stories across the region — from urban megacities to remote jungle locations. I’ve created more than 150 films for international broadcasters like ProSieben (Galileo), Deutsche Welle, Kabel 1, ServusTV, and Red Bull TV. My work ranges from fast-paced pop-science formats to in-depth cultural explorations and visually stunning adventure pieces. Through my company DocuSphere, I manage productions from concept to final cut — supported by a strong network of local assistants, camera crews, fixers, and editors across Southeast Asia, China, and India. Whether you're looking for a reliable partner to shoot on the ground, conduct interviews, manage logistics, or deliver a polished final edit, I provide local insight with international production standards. Let’s bring your story to life.…

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I’m a German documentary filmmaker, video producer, and editor based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With over 10 years of experience in Southeast Asia, I specialize in producing compelling, visually-driven stories across the region — from urban megacities to remote jungle locations.

I’ve created more than 150 films for international broadcasters like ProSieben (Galileo), Deutsche Welle, Kabel 1, ServusTV, and Red Bull TV. My work ranges from fast-paced pop-science formats to in-depth cultural explorations and visually stunning adventure pieces.

Through my company DocuSphere, I manage productions from concept to final cut — supported by a strong network of local assistants, camera crews, fixers, and editors across Southeast Asia, China, and India. Whether you’re looking for a reliable partner to shoot on the ground, conduct interviews, manage logistics, or deliver a polished final edit, I provide local insight with international production standards.

Let’s bring your story to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Malay
Beginner

Work Experience

Director of Photography at Dragonwell Creative
December 1, 2017 - November 30, 2018
Responsible for pre-planning, video - and post-production. Working closely together with our Creative Director to achieve the best results for our clients requests. Furthermore, I work together with the marketing department to create products that fit the required market and are perfectly adjusted for social media advertisement.
Creative Director / Field Producer at Documentary Sphere Ltd.
January 1, 2025 - Present
Malaysia / SEA / China / India + Lead production for commissioned documentary segments for European broadcasters including DW (Deutsche Welle), VOX/RTL and ProSieben + Fast turnaround video material for breaking news coverage + Managed all aspects of field ops: interviews, camera, sound, fixers, logistics, post-production, motion graphics + Delivered stories with editorial context and journalistic rigor

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg - Stendal
October 1, 2012 - November 16, 2016
BA in Journalism & Media Management

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper Behind the Scenes: Filming the Roti Man

    How was the documentary about Malaysia’s roti men filmed?

    In this behind-the-scenes video, you will see some insights of the DocuSphere crew during the production of Roti Men of Malaysia: A Tradition in Young Hands. From early morning setups to filming inside Haja’s small rented room, this video shows how we captured the story of a disappearing street trade.

    Haja is one of the youngest “roti men” in Petaling Jaya — motorbike vendors who sell bread and snacks in Malaysian neighbourhoods every day.

    paper The Roti Men of Malaysia | Bread Sellers on Motorbikes | Vanishing Trades Ep.1

    Every morning in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, the sound of a motorbike horn signals something familiar — the arrival of the roti man, a travelling bread seller.

    For decades, these vendors delivered bread and snacks directly to homes across the country. Today, their numbers are declining as supermarkets and convenience stores replace a once common street trade.

    This film follows Haja, a 23-year-old migrant from Tamil Nadu, India. Despite holding two degrees in Computer Science, he struggled to find stable work back home and moved to Malaysia in search of opportunity. Now he rides up to 80 kilometres a day, delivering bread from his motorbike and serving the neighbourhoods that still rely on the roti man.

    A quiet portrait of a disappearing trade — and the people keeping it alive.

    paper Netflix, Malaysia - Man on the Run

    Stock-Footage-Provider | Corruption. Greed. Betrayal. An elusive playboy businessman teamed up with a Malaysian former Prime Minister to orchestrate the biggest financial scandal in Malaysian history. In 2015, leaked financial documents sparked a massive global investigation.