A German-born director and cinematographer, she began her career in visual effects and cinematography, contributing to films like "Independence Day" and "The Day After Tomorrow." Transitioning to directing, she made her mark with episodes of TV series such as "Criminal Minds" and "Outlander." Her feature film directorial debut was "Underworld: Blood Wars." Known for her technical expertise and dynamic storytelling, she continues to make significant contributions to both television and film.