For my debut feature film “Grammatik” (working title), we are looking for Chinese and Arab talents and actors for our lead characters

no acting experience needed

Logline: Chinese artist Qing (25) struggles to follow the rules in Germany. At a language school, he meets Bassam (35), a disciplined Syrian cook who helps him improve his studies and stay in the country. Through their love-hate relationship, Qing learns what it really means to be free.

ROLE: QING — Lead

A carefree Chinese artist making strange, wild drawings in his tiny Hamburg flat. Struggles to break free from rules and identities of every kind. He dances when words fail him. Emotionally unavailable, but something about Bassam gets to him.

Male, 20–35, Mainland Chinese, or diaspora raised in a Mainland Chinese environment

Languages: Mandarin (native; Sichuan dialect a plus), English (fluent), German (basic, or willing to learn)

Look & Presence: Slender, yet powerful in movement. Eyes that don't care what others think. Dances like he forgot someone was watching. Goes from stillness to full speed with nothing in between.

Please apply via link https://en.schauspielervideos.de/ecasting/bewerbung/grammatik-qing-liu-25 or mail: berti.casting@gmail.com

ROLE: BASSAM — Lead

A Syrian Muslim man living in Hamburg, who believes in following the rules and in integration. Resilient and ambitious, sometimes aggressive. He works hard to hide his feelings - until he meets Qing.

Male, 25–40, Syrian or other Levantine Arab, or diaspora from the region

Languages: Arabic (native, Levantine dialect), English (fluent), German (moderate, or willing to learn)

Look & Presence:  Medium build, warm and solid. Rough hands and tender eyes. A natural smile he mostly keeps to himself. Melancholy surfaces when he is quiet.

Please apply via link https://www.schauspielervideos.de/ecasting/bewerbung/grammatik-bassam-35 or mail: berti.casting@gmail.com