His self - education in film and film history began in 1962 , when he produced his first films in 8mm on Bell & Howell and Canon cameras .
Born in Hamburg , Germany Winkler underwent a bricklaying apprenticeship before migrating to Australia in 1959 .
Winkler 's self - education in film and film history began in 1962 , when he produced his first films in 8mm on Bell & Howell and Canon cameras .
Born in Hamburg , Germany Winkler underwent a bricklaying apprenticeship before migrating to Australia in 1959 .