Born in Schönenwerd, Switzerland. Christian Frei studied visual media at the Department of Journalism and Communication at the University of Fribourg. He has been working as an independent director and producer since 1984, and has produced and/or directed more than 50 commissioned productions, interactive learning programs and short training films. Selected Filmography: 1988: AUS ALLEM RAUS UND MITTEN DRIN (writer) 1997: RICARDO, MIRIAM Y FIDEL (producer, director) 2000: "Bollywood im Alpenrausch" (writer, cinematographer, director) 2001: WAR PHOTOGRAPHER (cinematographer, editor, producer & director) 2005: THE GIANT BUDDHAS (editor, producer & director)  Nominated for Achievement in Documentary Features 2001: WAR PHOTOGRAPHER - Producer 1 nomination