custom joinery solutions
project management
set building
Originally from the heart of northern Germany, Paul is a cabinetmaker by trade.
Since working for over 2 years as a themed joiner for Hobbiton in 2015 Paul found his passion for combining technical precision with a creative vision & kiwi ingenuity.
Throughout his career, Paul has contributed
to a range of international productions
not only in New Zealand but Australia, Ireland, Germany and Saudi Arabia.
Today Paul is a Wellington based
set builder & joiner with 10 years of
professional experience in the film industry.
available for further jobs from late 2026 on
31 years
Currently based in Saudi Arabia
qualifications
language: German, English (fluently)
Spanish, French, Māori (basic)
driving licence: EU: A / BE / C
AU: C / R / HR white card & HRWL for forklift
NZ: 1 / 4 / 6 Endorsements: W / T / R / F / D / P
licensed forklift and MEWP operator
software skills: Microsoft Office, SketchUp, Layout, AutoCAD, WoodWOP
state-certified wood engineer
(Hildesheim / Germany)
two-year full-time school course
(2019 - 2021) (NZQF Diploma Level 7)
meister joiner
(Hildesheim / Germany)
two-year full-time school course
(2019 - 2021) (NZQF Construction Level 7)
journeyman joiner
(Braunschweig / Germany)
3-year dual apprenticeship
(2010 - 2013) (NZQF Joinery Level 4)
employment
Director of WEKA SETS Ltd
Set building & equipment hire company
based in Wellington / New Zealand
SOG
(production in Riyadh/Saudi Arabia)
Lead Hand in the workshop of quiddiya film studios
(2025)
The Artful Dodger S2
(production in Sydney/Australia)
working as a joiner, manufacturing set-components
in the workshop of gregsets Pty Ltd
(2024 - 2025)
Playing Gracie Darling
(disney studios in Sydney/Australia)
working as a set builder, building set-components
in the workshop of gregsets Pty Ltd
(2024)
Wolf Man
(production in Upper Hutt/New Zealand)
working as a carpenter, building windows,
doors and providing rental machinery
for the joinery shop of Lane Street Studios
(2024)
The Rule of Jenny Pen
(production in Taupo & Wellington/New Zealand)
working as a carpenter, building set-components
for Taupo location & Wellington based Studio Sets
(2023)
Hobbiton - Bagshot Row
(fabrication in Wellington/New Zealand)
Workshop Foreman for Set Dec. department.
building scaled & themed furniture for Hobbit hole Interior
(2023)
Time Bandits
(Paramount production in Wellington/New Zealand)
working as a joiner, building set-components
in the joinery workshop of Stone Street Studios
(2022 - 2023)
Uncharted
(production in Potsdam/Germany)
working as a carpenter, building set-components
in the joinery workshop of Studio Babelsberg
(August 2020)
Avatar 2 & 3
(20 century fox production in Wellington/New Zealand)
working as a carpenter, building set-components
in the studio workshop of Stone Street Studios
(2018 - 2019)
Mulan
(Walt Disney production in Auckland)
working as a carpenter, building set-components
in the studio workshop of Kumeu Studios
(2018)
Nightflyers
(SYFY production for NETFLIX in Limerick/Ireland)
working as a carpenter, building set-components
in the joinery workshop of Troy Studios
(2017 - 2018)
Mortal Engines
working as a carpenter, building Set-components
in the joinery workshop of Stone Street Studios
(2017)
Hobbiton Movie Set
sponsorship through skilled migrant category,
employed as a cabinetmaker and prop builder.
(2015 - 2017)
WWI Memorial exhibition
working as a joiner on display cabinets and
picture frames in Wellington/New Zealand
(2015)
Tischlerei Pauli Braunschweig
working as a cabinetmaker, specialized on
traditional and modern bespoke furniture.
(2010 - 2014)
full CV & references available upon request