Documentary filmmaker • TV producer • Creator
I capture the moment reality reveals itself.
Peter Wingender creates cinematic documentaries and high-end television series at the intersection of culture, journalism, and character-driven storytelling.
With over three decades of experience in film and television, he develops and produces projects for broadcasters, festivals, and international partners; combining strong visual storytelling with access-driven narratives.
His films are driven by access, time, and observation. They follow people, places, and communities at moments of transition where personal stories intersect with larger societal change.
His television work ranges from journalistic series to large-scale factual entertainment, always grounded in real lives and real stakes.
Documentaries
Peter Wingender’s documentaries are cinematic, character-driven stories that reveal something essential about the world we live in.
They balance intimate observation with broader themes, often finding lightness and humanity in complex realities.
His films are built on trust, proximity, and patience: waiting for the moment where reality speaks for itself.
Television
Alongside documentaries, Peter Wingender develops and produces television series and formats for broad audiences.
These projects combine journalistic depth with accessible storytelling and strong narrative engines.
From observational series to high-concept formats, his work connects real stories to a wide audience.
ABOUT
Peter Wingender
Peter Wingender is a documentary filmmaker and television producer with a strong track record in character-driven storytelling.
For over thirty years, he has worked across documentary and television, creating projects that combine intimacy, access, and societal relevance.
Peter Wingender is continuously developing new documentary and television projects with international potential.
Current projects include:
Rainbow Mountain
A cinematic documentary about how climate change and social media can turn a remote sacred mountain into a global icon almost overnight.
Moerdijk / Powerport
An urgent, character-driven story about a village facing disappearance as Europe’s energy transition accelerates.
Trotse Ouders
A television series about elite sports told through the eyes of parents and families, where the real emotional stakes lie.