Annika is a German/American writer & director. After her B.F.A. in Theater Directing, Annika received a Fulbright scholarship and a Master's in Film at SCAD.
Annika worked for John and James Cameron in their tech company, HHO, and quickly became VP of Production.
Her short 'Crossing Fences' had a successful festival run. Her screenplays have placed in contests such as the PAGES Awards, winning Silver in 2025. She was a Semi-finalist in the Nichols Fellowship and a Sundance/WIF Fellow. Annika's debut novel, 'Death of a Nightingale,' is a bestseller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Annika has been a part of projects as an actor, such as 'Mob City', 'Counterpart', 'Watchmen', ' Jungle Cruise', and 'The Glorias', among many others.