Janina Picard

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I am Janina Picard, a bilingual German and American English filmmaker.

About

I am Janina Picard, a bilingual German and American English filmmaker. Growing up in Frankfurt, Germany, I pursued my passion for the performing arts by studying at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart before moving to New York in 2018 to refine my craft at The Actors Studio. I hold a BFA in Acting and an MFA in Directing and Dramaturgy.

I bring a rich linguistic and cultural background with fluency in German and English, and good skills in French and Italian. My diverse talents include directing, content creation and screenwriting, having written, produced and directed short films, vertical series formats, YouTube content and Instagram campaigns.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Languages

  • GermanFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchAdvanced
  • ItalianAdvanced
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

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Work experience

Director and Actor · Picard Media / New Place Players NYCJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Director and actor of short feature films and theater productions. Projects include directing the short feature film 'Hideaway' (2025) and the theater play 'The Masque of Night' in NYC (2023-2024).

Film and Television Actor / Voice ActorDec 2020 – Present · 6 yrs

Active film and television actor as well as voice actor for voice-over, dubbing, radio plays, and audiobooks since relocating to Berlin in December 2020. Roles include lead and supporting characters in feature films, short films, and television productions. Also works as a voice artist for varied audio projects.

Actor · Various ProductionsJan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos

Portrayed various roles in feature films and short films from 2012 to 2025 including 'Blurred', 'Cheap Meat', 'Bud', 'Gefährtinnen', '3 Frauen 1 Streik', and earlier television and documentary roles. Experience in film festivals and television series.

Education· 5

Further Education · The Actors Studio, New York2019 – 2020
Masterclass · Inside the Actors Studio, NYC2019
Masterclass · LAMDA - The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts2019
Private Coaching · Sandra Seacat, Los Angeles2017 – 2019

Certifications and awards

Licence B (car)2030 – 2025
Stipendium GVL Neustart Kultur2021 – 2022
Stipendium FAMA Kunststiftung2020 – 2025

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