About me
What Drives Me
As a filmmaker, author, and speaker—and as a mother of three—I believe that every person can make a big difference through small steps. With humor, creativity, and openness, we can build bridges toward a world that celebrates diversity and fosters dialogue. My work is my contribution to a more inclusive and tolerant society.
My Journey
I was born and raised in Levallois-Perret, a suburb of Paris. After high school, I moved to Bonn to study economics and Romance languages. Following my studies, I worked in documentary filmmaking, including roles as an assistant director and production manager for international projects. Later, I moved to Vienna, where I spent time working as an HR assistant for Médecins Sans Frontières.
The birth of my daughter Emma Lou in March 2012 was a pivotal moment in my life. The diagnosis of Down’s syndrome opened my eyes to issues that are close to my heart today: Inclusion, visibility of minorities and breaking down prejudice.
In 2014, my first book „Du bist da – und du bist wunderschön“ was published, illustrated by Birgit Lang, which was re-released as an interactive audio book app in 2022. In 2016, I completed a Master’s degree in Intercultural Competence and returned to film with a new perspective.
My second book, „Das Dingsda“ (also with Birgit Lang), was published in autumn 2023.
My first documentary film „LASS MICH FLIEGEN“ celebrated its cinema premiere in 2023 and was shown at festivals such as the international Hofer Filmtage, This Human World, the Diagonale and Human Vision. The film was nominated for the Romy and won the Franz Grabner Prize for the best cinema documentary in 2023. The jury wrote: „The optimism, the strong will to live a self-confident life is transferred to the viewers – and inspires even those who do not have to fight against resistance and prejudice on their way to themselves.“
Alongside my work as a filmmaker and author, I give talks at universities and companies to advance conversations about inclusion and diversity.
Today, I live in Vienna—my adopted home—with my three children, where you can find the best Käsekrainer (a kind of cheese-filled sausage), affectionately nicknamed „die eitrige“ („the pus-filled one“), a name that’s as unappetizing as it is iconic.