Extras (m/f/d) for a student short film at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
For a scenic short film as part of our studies at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, we are looking for extras to portray a mourning or visiting family in a hospice. As well as a caregiver with whom the family interacts.
The scene on 21.07:
In the corridor of a hospice, a family stands in front of a room, silent and concerned. They speak quietly to a nurse, a moment full of tension and suppressed emotion. Suddenly, the scene is interrupted by the main character, who asks for a cigarette in a completely inappropriate manner.
A brief, absurd moment that captures the atmosphere of a hospice in a special way: sad, tense and yet with a touch of absurd lightness.
The scene on 22.07:
For another scene, we are looking for a second visiting family who briefly interacts with the main character, a silent farewell in passing before leaving the hospice. Here, too, the focus is on a reduced, quiet play.
Contact: Max
Roles:
Members of a grieving family (e.g. parents, siblings, grandparents) in the corridor of a hospice. The characters stand in front of a hospital room, silent and affected, and speak quietly to a nurse. The scene lives from body language, facial expressions and silent play.
Requirements:
Willingness to play various roles within a family
Expressive facial expressions and body language
Willingness to play quietly, reduced acting
Empathy and sensitivity in dealing with the subject of dying and grief
Acting experience is an advantage, but not essential
Availability on the day of filming: [insert date]
Characters:
Wife Toma (40-60)
The wife of the dying man: exhausted, inwardly troubled, but outwardly holding her composure. The burden of many years together lies heavily on her.Mr. Toma (40-60)
The son of the dying man: calm, controlled, but visibly marked by the situation. Tries to appear strong for the family.Uncle Toma (40-60)
The younger brother or brother-in-law: distant but concerned. Someone who doesn't often show emotions, but can't escape here.Aunt Toma (40-60)
Warm-hearted, sensitive relative: tries to provide support, but hardly knows how to deal with the situation herself.Son of the Toma family (20-30)
Grandson of the dying man: young, visibly overwhelmed by the seriousness of the situation, stands somewhat lost in the background.Daughter of the Toma family (20-30)
Granddaughter: quiet, attentive, sensitive. Her gaze reveals that she is deeply emotionally connected, even if she shows little.Caregiver (40-60)
An experienced, calm force. She is overworked but always compassionate and professional. She knows the procedures in the hospice and meets the family with a quiet, clear manner. A haven of peace in the midst of a tense situation.