Casting Closed!

EUROPE: actors (m) 40-60, German spkrs, for short film in London [NP]

Production Type: short film

Taking Actors From: Europe

Closing Date: Thursday, 15th February, 2024

Payment: Unpaid

Casting Overview

Casting 3 main roles in ”Blondi,” a short film shot entirely in German.

Logline: German Shepherd Blondi bears witness to historical events while trying to play catch with her master, Adolf Hitler.

Synopsis: A dog is a man’s best friend, even if that man is the Führer? Blondi explores the relationship between history’s most despicable man and his beloved German Shepherd. From eating the crumbs under the table at the Führer’s birthday, to living in the confinement of the bunker, this film presents intimate snapshots of the dog’s daily life intertwined with the realities of war and fictitious, humorous newsreels, depicting the oblivious pet’s significant and surreal impact on the Reich.

The film is intended to have a physical exhibition plan, ideally being screened on the festival circuit. Several international film festivals cast a spotlight on quirky and thought-provoking works.

Shooting in London in mid Feb/April (3 day shoot total, exact dates TBC).

Unpaid roles but local travel expenses covered and food provided on the shoot. Also copy of the film after its festival run for use in showreels.

NB: Actors based outside of the UK can also apply as long as they can cover their own travel costs.

The payment details mentioned in the post are as follows The roles for Adolf Hitler Joseph Goebbels and Heinrich Himmler are unpaid However local travel expenses will be covered for the actors Food will be provided on the shoot After the film s festival run the actors will receive a copy of the film for use in their showreels

Roles

Role: Male Role

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 40–50

Languages: German

ROLE: Joseph Goebbels (2 days shoot) m, 40-50, White / European, German speaker High-ranking military and political figure, a prominent member of the Nazi Party; traits: the mastermind behind the Nazi propaganda machine, he is annoyed by the disrupting presence of the dog, always in the way and distracting the Fuhrer from his duties. NB: If you apply from outside the UK, Production will assume you are prepared to cover your own travel costs.

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Role: Male Role

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 40–50

Languages: German

Heinrich Himmler (1 day shoot) m, 40-50, White / European, German speaker High-ranking SS officer, chief architect of the Holocaust; traits: as he is pitching his evil masterplan, he is annoyed by the distracting presence of the dog, disturbing his meeting. NB: If you apply from outside the UK, Production will assume you are prepared to cover your own travel costs.

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Role: Male Role

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 40–60

Languages: German

Role Ethnicity: White

Adolf Hitler (3 day shoot) m, 40-60, White / European, German speaker The Fuhrer; traits: despite being very busy and authoritative, his heart melts when he interacts with his dog Blondi; his pet is his favourite thing, and he loves to feed her snacks and play fetch together; but in times of crisis, will he put the dog in front of his own ego? NB: If you apply from outside the UK, Production will assume you are prepared to cover your own travel costs.

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