born in Münsterland (NRW), studied history at the University of Münster with a focus on visual history. In 2014, he completed his studies with a master's thesis on "Coming to terms with the GDR past in German feature films". His web series "Haus Kummerveldt" won the audience award of the First Steps Award in 2020. In 2023, his film "Die Spökenkiekerin und das Fräulein" premiered at the 44th Max Ophüls Preis Film Festival and received the awards for "Best Director", "Best Acting" and "Best Film" at the Blaue Blume Awards organised by Sky/Romance TV and Bavaria Film. Lorei works as a director, producer and writer.