24.09.2024
VOICE: A big thank you to Shack Voices Hamburg for the opportunity to record an image film for a pharmaceutical company.
30.08.2024
VOICE: Excited to be back at speak.low to record audio guides for the new exhibition at the Topographie des Terrors in Berlin. This special exhibition focuses on Reinhard Heydrich and runs until 10th June 2025. Both the exhibition and the audio guide are free, offering visitors a deep dive into this significant chapter of history.
26.08.2024
VOICE: I recently had the pleasure of recording an image film in both English and German for an environmental engineering firm, in collaboration with Flavour Kommunikation München.
31.07.2024
ON SET: I have just wrapped up rehearsals and filming for Noa Gur's latest video art project, which delves into the impact of chat bots on political online debates. The project aims to highlight the growing influence of AI on public discourse, offering a critical look at how automated conversations shape political narratives.
09.06.2024
VOICE: I recently had the opportunity to record an Audio Guide for a permanent exhibition in Weimar about forced labour under the Nazis. Recorded at speak.low studio.
I am also very happy about my new voice samples. Check them out here.
28.04.2024
ON SET: I did a quick one day shoot as a newsreader for the arthouse film 'Prompt' under the direction of Jabir Lund. 'Prompt' explores the intriguing intersection of AI and "prompting" – a method employed to control artificial intelligence.
03.04.2024
FESTIVAL: I'm happy to share my 90-second monologue that I submitted for the Top 13 event at the Snowdance Festival. A huge thank you to Beate Maes and Anja Dihrberg for inviting me.
25.03.2024
VOICE: I recently had the opportunity to lend my voice to two case films for the agency Twenty Rising, recorded at blut.audio.
01.03.2024
VOICE: I recently provided the English audio description for "THE OUTRUN," a film premiered at Sundance and Berlinale, directed by Nora Fingscheidt.
Audio description is a service that provides a verbal narration of visual elements, ensuring a more inclusive viewing experience for individuals with visual impairments. It's a small, yet meaningful contribution to this beautiful film.
06.02.2024
FILM: STUTTER (Trailer below) had its premiere at Kino Toni last Thursday. It was a packed out, and it felt good to share our film. The evening turned out to be a great one, spent with the cast and crew.
Thank you to all our supporters and lovely team!
03.01.2024
FILM: I'm thrilled to share that the trailer for the feature film "Stutter" is now released! This dark psychological thriller, which I produced alongside Sebastian M. Weißbach on a shoestring budget with a tiny team in 2022, explores themes of guilt, trauma, and desire. I also had the privilege of playing the main role of Red.
Following the tragic death of his wife, Jon, portrayed by yours truly, grapples with guilt as he embarks on an affair with the mysterious Red. The film delves into a psychologically probing and mutually abusive relationship, prompting Jon to question the events surrounding his wife's suicide. With the haunting echo of the Stutter permeating his surroundings, blurring lines between reality, perception, and trauma, Jon finds himself entangled in a web of mysteries—with Red at its center.
06.11.2023
ON SET: Thrilled to share that I am currently on set for the short film "Monday," directed by Mio Kama and produced by Retsu Productions in New York. The film explores the theme of writer's block, and I am delighted to take on the role of Anna, a fashion editor and girlfriend of the protagonist.
07.12.2023
VOICE: Excited to announce that I recently provided the voiceover for three commercials showcasing the new Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV for the English market. Grateful for the opportunity and a big thank you to Studio Funk for the booking.
15.10.2023
ON SET: Excited to announce that I'm currently in New York for a couple of months, kicking off with a meaningful project at NYU Tisch. I'm part of the cast in the short film "The Sound of Love," directed by Emma Purcell. I portray the role of a young mother. The story follows a young woman as she reflects on the harsh realities of her complicated relationship, revealing various parallels through a poignant physical manifestation—a daughter.
Stay tuned for updates on this project!
30.09.2023
ON SET: I'm excited to share that I'm part of the cast of "JORDAN," a poignant film directed by Patricio Mosse. In this thought-provoking narrative, I take on the role of the teacher. The film revolves around Jordan, an intersex child, who must navigate societal intolerance while making a crucial choice between being a girl or a boy.
Directed by Patricio Mosse, written by Carlos Dorna and Patricio Mosse, and produced by Stefania De Cillis, "JORDAN" explores the challenges faced by individuals grappling with identity in a world that can be unforgiving.
For more information, click here.
01.09.2023
THEATRE: Presenting the trailer for 'A MAP's Tale' by Monstress Mess, a play I produced, choreographed, and took on multiple roles in. The premiere took place in February 2023 at Theater unterm Dach. Watch the trailer for a glimpse into this newly developed play.
More information about the play.
15.08.2023
SHOWREEL: I recently collaborated with friends Sebastian M. Weißbach, Armin Moallem and Sahra Aliya to write and produce a German showreel scene. Thank you to all involved!
01.08.2023
FILM: "Masquerades of Research Part II" featuring myself as Lorraine, a 1960s housewife from St. Louis, has been a hit at recent film festivals, including Dublin Independent Film Festival, Gaze International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Out and Loud: Pune International Queer Film Festival, Cactus Club Independent Film Festival & 7th Anticensura Film Festival.
The film also clinched Best Queer Feature at Melbourne Cineverse Film Festival.
More information about the film.
25.07.2023
VOICE: I am excited to share that I have recently uploaded new voice samples online. These samples showcase my improved vocal skills and techniques that I have learned during the course. Through this training, I have gained a deeper understanding of voice modulation, pronunciation, and overall vocal control. The samples demonstrate my versatility in different genres and styles of voice acting. I am eager to receive feedback and new opportunities.
04.07.2023
THEATRE: After dedicating eight years of my life to working for the English Children's Theatre Platypus, the time has come for me to bid farewell. Thank you for the opportunity to nurture young minds through the wonders of theatre.
20.05.2023
VOICE: I recently had the opportunity to record a commercial for a well-known car brand at Studio Funk. I can't wait to see the final result and hope to have more updates soon.
17.04.2023
EDUCATION: I am currently enrolled in a full-time voice over course at the ISFF in Berlin. The course duration is two months, and it provides comprehensive training in the art of voice acting. Throughout the program, I will be learning various techniques and skills required for effective voice over work. This course is a great opportunity for me to enhance my vocal abilities and gain practical experience in the industry.
03.03.2023
THEATRE: Closing Night of A MAP's Tale.
Ended with an Audience Discussion with Maximilian von Heyden representing Kein Täter Werden, as part of Charité Berlin, Artistic director Rebecca Scott and myself as production manager/actress/movement director. Facilitated by Artistic Director of Theater unterm Dach Thorsten Schlenger.
24.02.2023
THEATRE: Premiere of A MAP's Tale.
24.02.2023 20:00 Theater unterm Dach
More shows: 25. & 26.02.; 01., 02. & 03.03.
A Monstress Mess Production
Directed by Rebecca Scott
With Lucie Aron, Martin Schnippa, Marcel Kowalewski, Berit Künnecke and Judith Shoemaker.
25.01.2023
PRESS: Thank you to Tagesspiegel and Süddeutsche Zeitung for the lovely articles about the film DIGITAL LIFE by Malte Wirtz.
A digital flat-sharing community in the middle of a pandemic. Everyone is always reachable. Love and hate are close together. A comical nightmare.
The film Digital Life was filmed on Zoom during the pandemic. Directing instructions came via text message. A digital improv experiment.
23.01.2023
THEATRE: Rehearsal start for A MAP'S TALE. Check out the Trailer here.
Premiere: 24.02.2023 at Theater unterm Dach Tickets
The play is inspired by the life of Adam, a non-offending paedophile and a MAP (Minor Attracted Person), whose story is documented in the podcast ‘This American Life’, episode ‘Help Wanted: Tarred & Feathered’ by Luke Malone. It depicts a young boy who goes through puberty discovering his sexual orientation is focused on children. From the age of 14 he embarks on a never-ending journey of battling his desires, accessing available treatment and finding his place in society. ‘A MAP’s Tale’ includes verbatim text from the podcast interviews.
19.01.2023
FILM: Premiere of the feature film DIGITAL LIFE at Babylon Cinema Berlin. Trailer
Directed by Malte Wirtz
Produced by Unfiltered Artists
19.01.2023 8 PM Babylon Berlin Tickets
A digital flat-sharing community in the middle of a pandemic. Everyone is always reachable. Love and hate are close together. A comical nightmare.
The film Digital Life was filmed on Zoom during the pandemic. Directing instructions came via text message. A digital improve experiment.
05.12.2022
ON STAGE: Back on stage for the new year's classic
'DIE FLEDERMAUS' in the role Ida at Deutsche Oper Berlin.
21.12.2022 19:30
31.12.2022 14:00
29.11.2022
SHOOT: Two day shoot for the short film WE NEED TO TALK. Directed by Lana Aubrey.
Flo (Sara Herrlander) receives a text message from her best friend Ella (Judith Shoemaker) reading 'We Need to Talk'. Flo is standing outside Ella’s apartment and starts running through scenarios in her head about what that could mean. Through Flo's Kopfkino, we learn more about their history and their friendship.
04.11.2022
THEATRE: Two week development period for the new theatre play A MAP'S Tale. The show is produced by my theatre collective Monstress Mess and I will be taking over the roles of Lavender and Lydia.
PREMIERE: 24.02.2023 Theater unterm Dach Berlin
20.10.2022
FILM: Premiere of Masquerades of Research II at the Belltable in Limerick, Ireland. Trailer
Directed and Written by Padraig Robinson
DOP Francy Fabritz
The films are about the pre-queer sociologist Laud Humphreys and his controversial PhD, Tea room trade: Impersonal Sex in Public Places.
01.10.2022
SHOOT: Two month shoot for the feature film STUTTER begins.
Following the tragic death of his wife, Jon (Oskar Brown) struggles with feelings of guilt when he starts an affair with the enigmatic Red (Judith Shoemaker).
Directed and Written by Sebastian M. Weißbach
Produced by Cinéma Fatale
15.09.2022
THEATER:
La Voix Humaine
06. + 07. October 2022 8 PM at Brotfabrik
In this interpretation of the French classic ´La Voix Humaine', Monstress Mess presents Cocteau´s 1930s Parisian wounded beast in all her glory, alongside another woman existing in present day Berlin. It is a sonic exploration into the intimacy of the human voice through the lens of two women; who lead very different lives, but who are both connected by the bittersweet relentless rollercoaster that rides it's way through the body and the psyche, activated by a broken heart. With live voice manipulation and sound curation from French-Austrian sound art duo Ekheo. Spoken in French and German, with English subtitles.
08.08.2022
THEATER: Rehearsals have started for Monstress Mess production of 'La Voix Humaine' by Jean Cocteau.
In this interpretation of the French classic ´La Voix Humaine', Monstress Mess presents Cocteau´s 1930s Parisian wounded beast in all her glory, alongside another woman existing in present day Berlin.
PREMIERE: 14.09.2022 at ACUD Theatre during the Le Lampenfieber Festival
Directed by Rebecca Scott
Performed by Lucie Aron, Judith Shoemaker and ekheo sound collective
Movement Coach Manuel Finke
15.07.2022
FILM: Very happy to announce that I will taking over the main role 'RED' in the feature film 'STUTTER', dark psychological thriller about guilt, trauma and desire.
Following the tragic death of his wife, Jon struggles with feelings of guilt when he starts an affair with the enigmatic Red.
Directed and Written by Sebastian M. Weißbach
Produced by Cinéma Fatale
15.07.2022
FILM: Very happy to announce that I will taking over the main role 'RED' in the feature film 'STUTTER', dark psychological thriller about guilt, trauma and desire.
Following the tragic death of his wife, Jon struggles with feelings of guilt when he starts an affair with the enigmatic Red.
Directed and Written by Sebastian M. Weißbach
Produced by Cinéma Fatale
03.05.2022
THEATER: I will also be also taking ovee the role of MIKI in the play 'LILI' at Neuköllner Oper for three performances.
06.05 8 PM
07.05. 8 PM
08.05. 8 PM
Director Andrea Pinkowski
Text Änne-Marthe Kühn and Bernhard Glocksin
04.04.2022
THEATER: I am taking over the role of LILI BOULANGER in the play 'LILI' at Neuköllner Oper for three performances.
29.04. 8 PM
30.04. 8 PM
18.05. 8 PM
Director Andrea Pinkowski
Text Änne-Marthe Kühn and Bernhard Glocksin
Scenography Nele Ahrens
Choreography Dennis Alexander Schmitz
31.01.2022
DEVELOPMENT: 6 week text development for the theatre play 'DARK FIELD'. As well as being the co-founder of Monstress Mess and the production manager for 'DARK FIELD', I will be playing the role of the Lydia, the protagonist's wife.
Produced by Monstress Mess
Directed by Rebecca Scott
Premiere: 18.11.2022 Theater unterm Dach
01.01.2022
TV: The mini series 'Schneller als die Angst' is now available on the ARD Mediathek and will be aired 01., 02. and 09.01. at 21:45.
I played my first role in Italian.
Director: Florian Baxmeyer
Produktion: Rowboat Film