Short story
The guests of a hotel would prefer to just stay in the hotel. But outdoor activities are part of a winter vacation. They hatch a plan: They plan their "annoying" out-of-hotel activities as quickly as possible so they can get back to the hotel right away.
Shooting timeframe:
26-29. January 2026
3-4 loose shooting days (with many breaks)
FUNDAMENTAL IDEA
Group of 3 friends as protagonists
→ 2 men, 1 woman
Credible, equal relationship with each other
Tonality:
Mixture of seriousness and humor
No slapstick, but fine, physical and mimed comedy
The characters know what they are doing - and are fully behind it
Age: approx. 25-35 years
Type: sporty, European, modern
Atmosphere: pleasantly funny, but self-confidently serious, physically present, sporty
Important: The group must fit together visually and energetically
No unbalanced mix of ages or lifestyles
Believable friendship at first sight
Age: approx. 25-35
Character
Sporty, focused, determined
High physical presence
Few words, clear actions
Skills & Requirements
Very good skiing required (+80 km/h)
Confident demeanor at high speed
Convincing, believably tense facial expressions
Scenes & Activities
Skiing (fast-paced)
Sipping soup while skiing on the slopes
Ordering at the ski lodge
Dog sledding
Dynamic run through the hotel entrance
Mission planning at the hotel: Sauna / Lounge / Pool
Relaxing in the pool
Wellness
Pool in swimwear
Sauna with towel
Age: approx. 25-35
Character
Slightly eccentric, but believable
Humor is created through body awareness and movement
Comparable to a deliberately idiosyncratic, but confident running style
Skills & Requirements
Not afraid of open flame (torch)
Very good body awareness
Controlled, deliberate movement comedy
Snowshoe running with expression
Scenes & Activities
Snowshoe run with torch
Jump over camera
Sprint past group (humorous)
Reach viewpoint & turn around
Dog sled
Dynamic run through hotel entrance
Mission planning in hotel: Sauna / Lounge / Pool
Relaxing in the pool
Wellness
Pool in swimwear
Sauna with towel
Age: approx. 25-35
Character
Clear, calm, confident, sporty
Down-to-earth, with a fine sense of humor
Skills & Requirements
No previous curling experience necessary
Confident, determined demeanor
Good body language in both calm and dynamic moments
Scenes & Activities
Curling at the natural lake
Throwing
Turning & running away
Optional: Sweeping / shoveling
Dog sled
Dynamic run through the hotel entrance
Mission planning in the hotel: Sauna / lounge / pool
Relaxing in the pool
Wellness
Pool in swimwear
Sauna with towel