Born in 1969, in Bucharest, Romania, he graduated in 1998 from the University of Drama, Faculty of Film, Bucharest, Romania ‐ Bachelor of Arts in Cinematography. He made several shorts, including “Maria” for which he received Best Cinematography ‐ "Eastman Kodak Student Award” on the occasion of The International Student Film Festival "CinemaIubit" 1997 and Best Cinematography ‐ "Student Camera Award" of The Munich International Festival of Film Schools 97. In 2002 he was DoP for the feature “Maria” directed by Calin Peter Netzer, Special Prize of the Jury in Locarno, Best debut in Cottbus, selected to European Film Academy. He was DoP for “A roof overhead” directed by Adrian Popovici and produced by Cornelia Palos; the film was selected in many festivals. Other features:“Exchange” and “American Fiancées” directed by Nicolae Margineanu.