Bastian Günther, born in Hachenburg, Westerwald on 3.9.1974. He studied teaching at Cologne University and joined broadcaster WDR as a freelancer. He was assistant director to Martin Martschewski and Christian Petzold. His dffb graduation film "Ende einer Strecke" received the First Steps Award in 2006.

Source: 57. Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin (Catalogue)