Chess Boxing Film

Chess Boxing

Chess Boxing is a hyper-realistic psychological sport drama debut feature film based on the real german sport.

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Open Cast Call · Filming August 2026 · Berlin

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We are seeking expressive performers of all backgrounds to bring this world to life. Fill in your details below — our team will review every application personally.

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Genre

Drama / Sport / Feature Film

Shoot Location

Berlin

Shoot Period

August 2026 over a weekend

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Chess Boxing – Crew & Cast
Chess Boxing — Debut Feature Film

Cast

We cast around people, not characters.
Apply as yourself.

Main Characters
Simon
Protagonist. The Observer. Producer of the tournament.
In Selection
James
Protagonist. King James. Organiser of the event.
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The Fighters
Street Caesar
Fighter. Street hustler fighting for legitimacy.
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Atlas
Fighter. Moral center. Fights for his family.
In Selection
Pretty Boy
Fighter. The Baron. Fights to feel something real.
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Iron Man
Fighter. The Veteran. Fighting time and himself.
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The World
Viktoria
The Observer. FBI Agent energy. Reads people. Simon's intelligence layer.
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Elizabeth (Eli)
The Initiator. Livestream host and event connector.
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The Booker
Event operator. World moderator.
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Tyler
Berlin Adlers football star
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Canadian Star
International guest local superstar.
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Commentators Duo
Live commentary for the chess boxing tournament.
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DJ
Sets the tone for the entire night.
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Tarot Girl
Spiritual presence. Reads every guest at the party.
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Supporting
Jimmy
Caesar's little brother. 4 years younger.
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Kim
Caesar's partner. His female mirror.
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Jimmy's Friends
3 extras. No dialogue. Bad influence — thugs from the street.
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Street Extras
For street ballet scene. Background.
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Production Crew
Senior Camera Operator
Moves with James through the entire night, capturing the event from inside the action.
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Junior Camera Operator
Moves with James through the entire night, second angle alongside the senior operator.
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Photographer
Moves alongside the camera team — their shots appear as stills on screen throughout the night, live portraits and party moments.
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We cast around people, not roles. Apply as yourself — our casting director reviews every profile.

Berlin · August 2026 · Mastermind Alliance Films

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How We Work

  • Real-time / theater-style filming, no traditional takes
  • Multiple camera teams, documentary approach
  • 60/40 story structure — space for your own expression
  • Safdie-inspired casting — energy over CV
  • Costume built from your own style + sponsor clothing
Chess Boxing

How We Work

This production is designed like a theater, not a traditional film set. You come on set, stay in character the whole time, and the film happens in real time — documented from dozens of different angles to tell the story in post-production. Only key story scenes are filmed traditionally with multiple takes. This means the approach of the director and DP is way more documentary. We don't have one team but multiple teams — one main team for the main story and a bunch of crew and cast teams capturing the side stories and side activities from their own perspectives.
The script is 60% developed fixed story, which serves as the frame and vehicle that drives the narrative. The other 40% is open space for cast and crew to jump on and have their stage — including dancers, musicians, visual artists, and side character stories. We cast with the Safdie approach: based on energy and style rather than professional acting experience. We have a handful of traditional story roles, but most roles are written around people and their style. We prefer people who are already characters. Costume works the same way — your normal clothes are the foundation, combined with sponsor clothing and partner resources to build out your character. In casting and crew, we prefer people who can handle multiple roles.

What You Get

  • Derivative revenue payment model
  • Barter bonuses: professional photo shoots, portfolio content
  • Network: European investors, Berlin / London / Amsterdam partners
  • Reference in company portfolio on international level (DACH, EU, Canada)
Chess Boxing

What You Get

Payment is structured as a derivative model — negotiated individually and paid out of revenue straight from release. On top of that, there are bonuses through barter deals, including professional photo shoots you can use for your portfolio.
Beyond the financial side, being part of this project means joining a community. You'll be part of our company reference portfolio and get direct connections to European investors and partners in Berlin, London, and Amsterdam — relationships that extend well beyond this one production.

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Who we are

OUR TEAM

Margo Kotseva
Margo Kotseva
Co Producer Senior CS
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Simon Schreiner
Simon Schreiner
Lead Producer Cinematographer
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