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Actors (m) 16-18 / 60-70 | (f) 16, for roles in a Short Film / Music Video in Marburg
Casting Overview
'Das Nachtvolk (The Night Folk)' is a short film and music video with an atmospheric dark folklore / gothic metal thriller tone, set in 1860s Germany.
Logline: When the alluring music of the Night Folk claims her impulsive lover, a grounded teen in 1860s Germany must face the phantom call before it sweeps away her remaining family.
Synopsis: In 1860s Germany, a fiercely practical girl mourns her reckless lover after he succumbs to the hypnotic melodies of the Night Folk. But as the solemn phantom march winds through the timeless streets of Old Marburg and lays claim to her own family, a haunting, transcendent choice awaits her in the shadows.
Shoot location: Marburg, Germany. Preference given to local actors.
Shoot dates: October 28–31, 2026.
Non-union production - Pay: €200 per 8-hour day.
Roles
m, 60.70, must speak German and English fluently.
Talented, determined, yet ailing. Once fun and jovial, he is now a physically frail widower raising his teenage granddaughter. He struggles to navigate a rapidly changing world, deeply frustrated that his traditional, hard-earned wisdom is being brushed aside by a restless new generation. A gifted musician no longer able to play.
Tentatively works 2 days: October 29th and 31st.
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f, 16, must speak German and English fluently.
Sharp-witted, fiercely practical, and grounded. While she possesses a deeply passionate soul, she approaches life with logic, caution, and a mature sense of responsibility. She takes excellent care of her ailing grandfather, even if she is the source of his frustration and concern. Fiery but devoted, a lovable spirit trying to carve her own path in trying times.
Tentatively works 3 days: October 28th, 29th, and 31st.
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m, 16-18, must speak German and English fluently.
Fiercely driven, cunning, but loyal. A bit rebellious and careless at times, he lives entirely in the moment and is easily carried away by the raw emotion of a situation. An idealist who acts first and thinks later, constantly ignoring societal constraints. A magnetic personality who refuses to conform -a reckless visionary.
Tentatively works 2 days: October 28th and 29th.
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