Casting Open

Actors (m/f) 18-40, English spkrs, for psychological thriller in Dresden

Production Type: short film

Taking Actors From: Dresden, Germany

Closing Date: Thursday, 30th July, 2026

Payment: Unpaid

Casting Overview

CASTING CALL FOR A PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER TITLED "SUBJECT 38".

STORY: Brandon seems like a normal young man, but he leads a double life as an emotionless serial killer. Everything is told from his perspective: how he tries to merely imitate humanity while he slips further and further into his dark reality.

An intense psychological thriller straight from the mind of a killer.

Filming Dates: October 12, 2026 – October 24, 2026

Filming Location: Dresden

Unpaid roles

IMPORTANT INFO:

Accommodation must be arranged independently (shared accommodation is welcome to split costs)

Accommodation may also be used as a filming location (kitchen/bathroom/entrance)

Actors must be able to tolerate blood scenes

Bring your own clothes (they will be treated with fake blood)

Fake blood will also be applied to skin and hair

Roles

Role: Brandon

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 22–30

Languages: English

BRANDON (Lead Role)

Age: 22–30

Height: 1.80–1.90 m

Weight: Average

Build: Average (strong arms may be an advantage)

Language: English

Requirements:

• Own car (required)

• Comfortable being in front of the camera/kissing

Appearance:

• Dark eyes and hair preferred

• Jeans + Simple jacket

Character: Charming, witty, but emotionally cold.

Vainly stare, delayed emotions, only feigned empathy.

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Role: Allison

Gender: female

Playing Ages: 19–30

Languages: English

ALLISON

Age: 19–30
Height: Average
Weight: Average
Build: Average
Language: English

No specific physical requirements.

Character: Natural, friendly, seemingly innocent – but can also be serious and bitchy.

Acting:
• Crying
• Screaming
• Intense emotional scenes
• Unusual / “bizarre” eye rolling

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Role: Neighbor

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 25–40

Languages: English

NEIGHBOR

Gender: Male
Age: 25–40
Height: Average
Weight: Average
Build: Average
Language: English

No specific physical requirements.

Character: Threatening, serious, intimidating, potentially violent.

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Role: Brandon (Young)

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 16–17

Languages: English

BRANDON (YOUNG)

Gender: Male
Age: 16–17
Height: Average
Weight: Average
Build: Average
Language: English

Acting: Emotionally vacant, detached gaze.

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Role: Supporting roles

Gender: open

Playing Ages: 18–40

Languages: English

SUPPORTING ROLES

• Brandon's mother: audio only (18+)

• Brandon's father: visible without face + voice (18+)

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