Actor (m/f) in the “Best Ager” age group to play “Michael” in a bachelor’s thesis film

Hello! We’re a student team from RheinMain University of Applied Sciences and are looking to cast someone in the role of “Michael” for our bachelor’s thesis film, “Let’s Go to Switzerland.” Since this is a student project, this production is unfortunately also a no-budget production. Meals will be provided on set, and we can discuss travel expenses if necessary.

Logline: When their 89-year-old mother decides to die by assisted suicide, two adult siblings must overcome their own fear of loss and respect their mother’s wishes.

• Shooting period: 7 shooting days between December 9–18, 2026 (to be finalized by November 15)

• Filming location: expected to be Mainz/Wiesbaden

• Bachelor’s thesis film for the Media: Conception & Production

• Acting experience preferred

• Living in the Rhine-Main area is a plus

If you’re interested in joining us, you can apply via Jobwork. Please send recent photos and a showreel.

We look forward to receiving your application!
Contact person: Franziska

MICHAEL

Gender: male

Age range: 50–60 years

Language: German (native speaker)

Special skills: controlled crying

Michael is tactful, sensitive, harmony-oriented, and persistent. He is very attached to his family, especially his mother. Although he would actually prefer to avoid conflicts, he repeatedly gets into heated arguments with Martha. The two are very close and therefore know exactly how to get under each other’s skin, but they don’t hold grudges for long. Michael also has a sarcastic side that comes out especially within the intimate family circle. He is happily married and has an adult daughter. He has a close and trusting relationship with his sister Anke. Despite their differences, they both know they can always count on each other.

At first, Michael doesn’t really take Martha’s wish to die seriously. Because she still experiences beautiful moments despite her age, laughs, and has her family around her, he believes for a long time that her statements are driven mainly by frustration and bad days. Even when he realizes that Martha is serious, he clings to the hope that there are still enough reasons that might persuade her to stay.

His journey involves coming to understand that a life that still seems worth living to him may feel different to Martha. He doesn’t want to lose his mother, but he must learn that he cannot decide for her when her life is fulfilled.