Ep. 03 - How to Work as an Actor in Germany

In this episode of Act Bold, I sit down with actor Timothy Hoffmann, who recently acted in Apple TV's, "The Greatest Beer Run Ever". He interviews me about the ins and outs of starting an acting career in Germany. Timothy, who grew up in Germany and South Africa and speaks both English and German, is keen to learn more about the German film industry, which has been on the rise in recent years. During our conversation, Timothy asks me a range of questions about the German acting scene, including how to get an agent, auditioning, health insurance, retirement funds for actors, and the German equivalent of SAG. I share my experience of leaving my acting career in America and starting from scratch in Germany, as well as the differences between working on set in the USA and Germany. We also discuss the importance of language skills and having showreel material to prove them, as well as the impact of the pandemic on the film industry and how it has opened up opportunities for actors worldwide. Major streaming platforms like Netflix are now exposing audiences to different language series, films, and cultures, which is helping to break down barriers and make perceived differences less relevant. This episode of Act Bold provides valuable insights and tips for actors looking to make it in Germany, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the German acting industry. Timothy's questions and my responses provide a comprehensive overview of what it takes to succeed as an actor in Germany. -------------- Insta: @anne_alexandersieder and @act_bold Facebook: @annealexandersieder LinkedIn: @annealexandersieder Youtube: @actbold Podcasts: Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/act-bold Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=1677435790 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/51gO9hdmjflrFPC9qtVFRH?si=2e331d60a7b44696 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84YTI0MjE5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw -------------------- Say hi to Tim @tim_hoffmvnn on Instagram