Born in 1959 in Biel. 1982-88 Studied at the DFFB (Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin). 1991 Founding of Specogna Filmproduktion. Lecturer in documentaries at the Film Academy in Ludwigsburg. 2007 Awarded Swiss Film Prize, Best Documentary for DAS KURZE LEBEN DES JOSE ANTONIO GUTIERREZ