Casting & Crew Call for “Paranoid Girl” – A Short Film by Passionate Indie Filmmakers in Basel

Dear Readers

We’re excited to announce both a casting call and crew search for our upcoming short film,
Paranoid Girl (working title), which will be shot in Basel, Switzerland, this coming January. Our
indie filmmaking team is full of passionate, young creatives with a clear vision, and we’re on the
hunt for like-minded individuals who want to help us bring this project to life!

About the film:
Paranoid Girl tells the story of Elodie, a young foreign student in Basel who is battling severe
paranoia and anxiety. As her fears escalate through a series of nightmarish events, the lines
between reality and illusion blur in visually striking and surreal ways. It's a film that delves into
themes of isolation, fear, and perception, all set against the cultural backdrop of Basel.

Casting Call:
We are holding a casting session next month, where we will be focusing on finding a talented
actress for the lead role of Elodie, among these other roles:

● Elodie (Female, 20s): We’re seeking a talented actress to portray Elodie, a complex
character battling paranoia and anxiety. This demanding role requires depth,
vulnerability, and a wide emotional range, along with the ability to express her madness
through intense physical movements.

● Lara (Female, 20s): Elodie’s upbeat, confident friend who helps balance the narrative.

● Minor roles in english: These include people playing characters on a fake film set,
such as a sound technician, makeup artist, and director. These roles have minimal to no
dialogue but are key to the surreal and dreamlike nature of the story.

● Minor roles in swiss-german: Movie goers who are having a short and passionate
discussion about a movie they just saw in the cinema.

● Basler Fasnacht extras: We are also looking for people willing to play drums and
piccolo in traditional Fasnacht costumes to enhance the authenticity of the setting.
Whether you’re an experienced actor or someone passionate about being part of a meaningful
project, we’d love to hear from you. The film will be in English but we are not necessarily looking
for native speakers.

Crew Call:
We are still assembling our amazing team and are looking to fill some essential roles behind the
camera. If you have experience in any of the following, we’d love for you to join us:

● Gaffer

● Production Sound Mixer

● Boom Operator

● First Assistant Director

● Sound Designer

● Colorist

● BTS Videographer

This is a paid opportunity, and our goal is to create a film that not only challenges us creatively
but also leaves a lasting cultural impact. We're aiming to screen Paranoid Girl at Swiss and
international film festivals, and this is your chance to be part of something unique and artistically
valuable.

Interested?

Please send your headshot, CV, and any relevant materials (for cast and crew) to Thierry
Perrig (Director) at thierry.perrig@gmail.com by 20.10. We’ll be reviewing submissions and
will contact selected candidates for the casting session.
We can’t wait to meet you and work together on this exciting project. Whether you're in front of
the camera or behind it, there's a place for you on Paranoid Girl.
Best regards,
Thierry Perrig & Bloerred Films
Director and Production Team of Paranoid Girl