Markus Dietrich is a German writer-director specializing in children’s and family films. His credits include the theatrical features „Invisible Sue“, „Willi und die Wunderkröte“, „The Mucklas…“ (co-director), and „Ponyherz – Wild und frei“. His films premiered at leading children’s festivals and have won multiple audience and jury awards; „Sputnik“ was nominated for the German Film Award (Best Children’s Film).