Erik Winker has been working in the field of documentary for over 15 years. In 2008 he co-founded HUPE Film in Cologne. The company has been responsible for successful films such as ʻWork Hard Play Hardʼ, ʻDancing with Belliesʼ, ʻFighterʼ, or ʻHappyʼ and international co-productions like ʻ15 Corners of the Worldʼ, ʻA Woman Capturedʼ or Aida´s Secrets. Since summer 2016 the company has been running under the new name CORSO Film. Erik is teaching regularly at film schools and international workshops, is a former chairman of the filmmaker´s association Filmbüro NW and member of the German Film Academy.