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Child actress (f/d) as "Mia" for a humorous reel series

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Job description

"Am KÖ-Weg" is a humorous and emotional 8-part reel series that tells the story of everyday life in an old apartment building - where living comfort, investment backlog and interpersonal friction come together. Between improvised repairs, annoyed tenants and clever dissenting voices, it becomes clear that good windows are not a luxury, but a real quality of life. The series combines entertaining storytelling with a subtle brand message and positions Kömmerling as approachable, modern and relevant in the end customer market. Entertain first, sell second - with characters, conflicts and a home that itself becomes the main character.

Narrative world:

The series is set in an old apartment building, which itself becomes the central character and makes the conflicts between old building tradition, living comfort and investment decisions visible. The building reflects the tension between the owners' short-term repair mentality and the demands of the tenants.

Apartment 1 is the home of Ben, Lina and their children. It is filmed as a place that shows the problems of the old building: poor windows, noise from outside, uneven temperatures. Ben analyzes heating costs and temperature differences, Lina struggles with home office disruptions and high costs, the children reflect the simple logic and social reality: primary school children ask directly about physical problems ("Why is the window whistling?"), teenagers experience the impact on privacy, concentration and friends ("Why do we actually live here if there are problems everywhere?"). The apartment shows frustration, the need for change and the emotional everyday life of the residents.

Apartment 2 belongs to the owners Sofia and Daniel. This apartment represents spatial quality, planning and sustainable standards. Sofia attaches great importance to atmosphere, acoustics and materials, Daniel to building technology and value retention. Scenes here show home offices, measurements and analytical observations - they serve as a contrast to apartment 1 and illustrate how quality and planning influence living comfort.

Ralf Brenner, janitor and co-owner, is regularly on site, although he does not live in the building. He stands for pragmatism, short-term repairs and improvised solutions. His makeshift methods and fear of investment create conflicts and challenges for the tenants. Ralf is reasonably handy, improvises a lot, wants recognition and shies away from costs and risks. Typical scenes show him sealing windows, adjusting heating systems or trying to repair damage with minimal effort.

His daughter Emma Brenner is also regularly in the building. As a Master's student of architecture and sustainability management, she stands for the future, data, facts and sustainable solutions. She acts as a moral compass, provider of facts and emotional bridge between father and tenants. Through her relationship with Lina, she is closely connected to the tenants of apartment 1. Scenes with Emma show analyses, consultations and interventions that cautiously move Ralf in the direction of long-term investments.

Communal areas such as the stairwell, hallway and courtyard connect the apartments. They serve as cinematic meeting places where dialogs, short conflicts and observations take place. This is where the tenants' paths converge and small misunderstandings or informal conversations are captured.

Role/requirement profile

Character profile - Mia

1. Basic data

  • Name (working title): Mia

  • Age: 8-9 years

  • Gender/role: female

  • Occupation/function in the house: primary school child, daughter of Lina and Ben

2. Character core

  • Essence: Mia asks the simple questions that adults overlook. Her childlike logic often exposes faster than any analysis when something is obviously wrong.

  • Typical characteristics / strengths:

    • Curious and attentive

    • Direct and honest

    • Asks lots of questions

  • Weaknesses / blind spots:

    • questions authority without holding back

    • speaks out about problems immediately - even at inappropriate moments

3. Dramaturgical function

  • Role in the series: The mirror of simple logic. Mia uses naive, direct questions to get to the heart of what adults explain in a complicated way.

  • Conflict / inner tension: Mia doesn't understand why a home has things that obviously "don't work properly". She expects simple solutions - but the adults often talk their way out of it or accept the situation.

  • Development over the season: At the beginning, Mia only asks curious questions.
    In the end, her simple statements confirm the central theme: A home should simply work - good quality is not a luxury, but a matter of course.

4. Relationships & dynamics

  • To other characters

    • Ben (father): constantly asks him things about technology and the house

    • Lina (mother): gets her spontaneous everyday observations

    • Housemaster: asks him uncomfortable questions

  • Typical interactions/conflicts

    • Discovers problems playfully (pulls on window, hears noises)

    • Asks adults for simple solutions

    • Brings discussions to a halt with a single question

  • 5. External presentation & language

    • Typical sentences / speaking style

      • "Why is the window whistling?"

      • "Why don't you just close it completely?"

      • "Is that broken?"

    • physicality / appearance / mood

      • moves around the home a lot

      • looks at things closely

      • reacts spontaneously and undisguised

    • Visual cues (optional)

      • sits on the windowsill

      • plays near the window

    6. Casting-relevant notes

    • Age range for actors: 7-10 years

    • Typical role casting / energy: natural, curious, lively - should appear authentic and not "acted".

    • Special requirements: Child should appear spontaneous and be able to formulate questions very naturally so that the dialog remains authentic and credible.

    Gender female / diverse
    Playing age 7 – 10 years
    Shooting/production details
    (Shooting) production location
    Wiesbaden (DE), Frankfurt am Main (DE)
    Produktionszeitraum/-Tage14.04 - 19.04.2026 / 2
    More details
    On 14.04 photo content and an introduction reel will be produced in the studio. The 15.04 is intended as a prep and rehearsal day. Beforehand we are planning an online reading of the script and to get to know the other actors.
    Compensation
    Total compensation600 € / 2 shooting days + buyout
    More details300 € daily fee plus buyout. The size of the buyout has not yet been determined.
    Expenses
    Travelling expensesWill be paid afterwards.
    AccommodationAre subsidized with 85€/night and paid afterwards.
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