Shooting Stars Presents Up-and-Coming European Actors at Berlinale
variety.comAlissa Simon Film Critic As some former European Shooting Stars celebrate Oscar noms for their latest films, the Europe-wide initiative to draw attention to up-and-coming performers coordinated by European Film Promotion introduces another 10 talents during the Berlinale.
From Feb. 16-19, the selected actors will participate in workshops, as well as meetings with producers and casting directors. Asta Kamma AugustSWEDENThe older daughter of Danish helmer Bille and Swedish actor Pernilla, August is fluent in Swedish, Danish and English, and performs for theater, film and TV in Denmark and Sweden.
Her latest credits include Mikael Marcimain’s “Blackwater” for Swedish TV and Thomas Vinterberg’s “Families Like Ours” for Danish TV. Valentina BellèITALYThe actor’s upcoming film projects include Marco Tullio Giordana’s “The Life Apart” and Simone Godano’s “Sei Fratelli,” as well as the series “A.C.A.B.” on tap.
The Verona-born star, who is fluent in English, participates in the non-profit Pen Paper Peace, providing support to middle and high school children. Suzy BembaFRANCEThe versatile Bemba was also chosen as one of UniFrance’s 10 Talents to Watch of 2024.
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