Vita
MALIK VON DER HEIDEN, born in Eschweiler, raised in Aldenhoven and Eschweiler. Has been interested in stories and quirks of other people from early on, and spent a lot of time with fantasies and personal narratives. Produced first short films and YouTube videos during his adolescence. Began writing screenplays and short stories in 2019 through a German and literature course. Discovered the Rav Vast Drum instrument during this period. After graduating A-levels in 2023, he spent a year traveling through Europe while working as an assistant for sound/set and storytelling in a film production company. In Summer 2024, participated in the Summer School Screenwriting. Studying at the ifs since 2025.