The German filmmaker began her career as a software developer. After taking a BA in media production, she studied screenwriting and directing at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne. Her graduation film, "Die Ballade von Ella Plummhoff", screened at various international festivals, won a number of prizes and was nominated for the First Steps Award. She is an alumna of the Akademie für Kindermedien and of Serial Eyes, a European training programme for television writers and producers. "Mission Ulja Funk" is her debut feature film.

Source: 71. Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin (Catalogue)