Blue Heron
Directed by: Sophy Romvari
Feature Film,
2025,
Locarno, Concorso Cineasti del Presente
TFF, Centre Piece
METANOIA
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Stranger
Feature Film,
Lesson Learned
Directed by: Bálint Szimler
Feature Film,
2025,
Locarno, Concorso Cineasti del Presente
Living Stones
Directed by: Jakob Ladányi Jancsó
Short,
2025,
20'
Filmsquad, Freeszfe Society 2025
75th Berlinale Shorts Competition
The Spectacle
Directed by: Bálint Kenyeres
Short,
2025,
Cannes, Short Film Competition
Nyersanyag
Directed by: Martin Boross
Feature Film,
2024,
108'
Superbox
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About
METANOIA CASTING is an acclaimed casting company founded in 2019 by Hermina Fátyol and Benjamin Cantu, specialized in international arthouse films and high-end series.
Drawing on their backgrounds in theatre and filmmaking — Hermina as an actress, Benjamin as a director and producer — they bring a distinctive artistic sensitivity to each project.
METANOIA CASTING supports productions from early-stage to final delivery, with a strong focus on performance, authenticity, and storytelling.
Their unconventional approach to casting embraces non-professional actors, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and people with unique abilities. Known for their cross-disciplinary expertise and innovative mindset, Hermina and Benjamin are sought after for their ability to discover and develop exceptional talent — adding depth, nuance, and originality to every production they touch
Drawing on their backgrounds in theatre and filmmaking — Hermina as an actress, Benjamin as a director and producer — they bring a distinctive artistic sensitivity to each project.
METANOIA CASTING supports productions from early-stage to final delivery, with a strong focus on performance, authenticity, and storytelling.
Their unconventional approach to casting embraces non-professional actors, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and people with unique abilities. Known for their cross-disciplinary expertise and innovative mindset, Hermina and Benjamin are sought after for their ability to discover and develop exceptional talent — adding depth, nuance, and originality to every production they touch
TEAM
HERMINA FÁTYOL
Hermina Fátyol is a Berlin/Budapest-based actor and casting director with a rich international background. Having lived in Cairo and worked across several European countries, she has a unique insight into diverse cultures and talent. Her extensive experience with different types, faces, and characters naturally led her to a career in casting. As the founding partner of METANOIA CASTING, Hermina's broad perspective and deep understanding of both the industry and the talent world make her an invaluable asset to any project.
BENJAMIN CANTU
Benjamin is a German-Hungarian writer, director, producer, and showrunner who tells stories across fiction and documentary. After his debut Stadt Land Fluss premiered at the 61st Berlinale (Generation), he went on to create films and series for public broadcasters and international streamers, including the Netflix Original docudrama Eldorado – Everything the Nazis Hate.
JÁKOB LADÁNYI-JANCSÓ
Jakob Ladányi Jancsó, born in Hamburg in 1989, is a film director based in Budapest and Berlin. He holds a BSc in psychology from Freie Universität Berlin. Initially pursuing his master’s degree in film directing at the University of Theatre and Film Arts in Budapest, he completed it at the Film Academy Vienna through the FreeSZFE emergency exit program. Jakob’s directorial style blends psychological insight with innovative storytelling, aiming to provoke thought, evoke emotion, and inspire societal change.
PHILIPP DROSTE
Philipp Droste supports the team as a casting assistant. An actor based in Budapest and Berlin, he has appeared in numerous international productions working with filmmakers like Wes Anderson, Pablo Larraín, Thomas Vinterberg or Natasha Lyonne.
