Casting Lead Actor – Physical Theatre / Mime / Clown Performer for Berlin Short Filmexpired
Posted on: June 13, 2025
Germany, Berlin, Berlin
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Description:
We are casting the lead role for the upcoming short film Please Don’t Stand On Me, I Will Break, shooting in Berlin (autumn 2025).
The film is a near-silent dystopian piece blending dark comedy, surreal bureaucracy, and intimate physical performance. The protagonist is a man trapped inside an authoritarian system, and the performance relies almost entirely on presence, physicality, internal tension, micro-expression, and emotional subtlety. The role is almost entirely non-verbal.
Because of the nature of the project, we are looking for performers with a background in mime, physical theatre, clowning, movement, or non-verbal storytelling. This is a physically expressive and emotionally nuanced role that will require a strong ability to communicate internal life through stillness and minimal dialogue.
The film will be shot over 5 days in Berlin, most likely in October 2025 (exact dates still to be confirmed). This is an independent, self-financed film, but fully professional with a dedicated and experienced crew. The production is intended for international film festival circulation and follows previous work that has screened at over 50 international festivals, including Achtung Berlin, Internationale Hofer Filmtage, Sheffield DocFest, FrightFest UK, New Orleans Film Festival, Bucheon, Dublin, and NZIFF.
The role is paid at €1,000 flat for the 5 shooting days. The fee will be adjusted if travel and accommodation are necessary. We are primarily looking for someone based in Berlin but open to applications from performers elsewhere in Europe.
Requirements:
— Male-presenting performer
— Playing age 25–55
— Strong physical presence, subtle expressiveness, and internal stillness
— Experience in physical theatre, mime, clowning, or non-verbal performance highly encouraged
— Professional level performance experience (theatre and/or screen)
— Available for a 5-day shoot in Berlin (autumn 2025)
Prepare To Present:
— CV or resume
— Recent photos
— Showreel or links to previous work
— Your current location
— You can either message me directly through StageLync or email your application to [email protected]. After receiving your application, I will send through the full casting brief and self-tape instructions.
Additional Information:
Instagram of Director: https://www.instagram.com/elliottmckeee/
Trailer for my last short film: https://vimeo.com/867981004
Application Deadline:
July 12, 2025
Job Start Date:
Oct. 13, 2025
Job Duration:
1 week
Job/Audition Type:
Part Time
Job Category:
Creative/Artistic
Artistic Discipline:
Theater, Circus, Performance Art
Payment status:
Paid
Pay Scale:
From 500 to 1000 EUR/week
Job Location:
Germany,
Berlin,
Berlin
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United States, New Jersey, Weehawken
