Peter Beringer, Dr.Phil. – Writer, DirectorBorn August 20, 1960 in Rawalpindi/Pakistan, citizen of Germany. Grew up in various European and Asian countries. Pakistan 3 years, France 6 years, Germany 5 years, Indonesia 1 year, Turkey 4 years, Italy 1 year. Has been living in Austria since 1981.Multilingual: I am fluent in English, French and German and speak good Italian. I am also a fairly fluent Latin and Spanish reader and understand some Turkish.Education: Secondary school diploma 1979 (“Abitur”) in Marquartstein, Bavaria, Federal Republic of Germany. University: studied History, English and political sciences at the University of Salzburg from 1981-1993, Doctor of Philosophy. University of Salzburg November 1993Professional Experience: 1988-1990 and 1991-1993 research assistant at the historical institute (medieval history), University of Salzburg, with Prof. Heinz Dopsch1994-1999 Writer, assistant director and director, the documentaries department, Degn-Film, Salzburg2000-2011 Freelancer (Writer and Producer / Director) on various docu projects, Consultant (Research, Writer) for Degn-Film, Salzburg, and Pre-TV, Vienna. Collaboration with pre tv, Vienna, Degn Film, Salzburg, Felix Breisach Medienwerkstatt, Vienna, Cosmos Factory, Vienna, Cinevision, Vienna, Tellux Film, Munich und Vienna, Cine – Mercury, Vienna, Makido – Film, Vienna, Mokino – Film, Graz, Thalia – Film, Vienna, Epo – Film, Vienna, and Tausend Rosen, Vienna as well as broadcasters SWR, Baden Baden, BR, Munich, 3Sat und ORF, Vienna. July 2011 - June 2012 employed as producer at Degn – Film, Salzburg.July 2012 - Freelancer, see above.I have worked as a documentary film maker, director, researcher and writer for 25 years, on both domestic and international subjects. Many of these projects have required extensive travel and research and communication in international contexts. I have authored and / or directed around 110 documentary and 10 promotional films.