(1989-1994) Studied at the Academy for Television and Film (HFF) in
Munich.
Founded VELA-X Filmproduktion with Ewa Karlstrom, and began making
films.
Member of the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival in
1999.
Her son Merlin was born in February 2002. Some days before his birth,
she announced her pregnancy during a radio interview. His godmother is
Katja`s good friend Katja Riemann who starred on Making Up! (1993) and Bandits (1997).
Said she grew up "a bit like Pippi Longstocking" with many dogs and
horses.
Was chosen one of the "Ten New Leading Independent Directors To Watch"
by "Variety" (14 January 1998).
Announced her pregnancy during a radio show in February 2002. Some days
later, she gave birth to her son.