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.

Janina Picard

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.

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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.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Film and Television Actor / Voice Actor
December 1, 2020 - Present
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.
Director and Actor at Picard Media / New Place Players NYC
January 1, 2021 - Present
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).
Actor at Various Productions
January 1, 2012 - Present
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

Further Education at The Actors Studio, New York
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Masterclass at Inside the Actors Studio, NYC
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Masterclass at LAMDA - The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Private Coaching at Sandra Seacat, Los Angeles
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Primary Education at Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und darstellende Kunst Stuttgart
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

Licence B (car)
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025
Stipendium GVL Neustart Kultur
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Stipendium FAMA Kunststiftung
January 1, 2020 - August 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services