Casting in Vogtland: Getting Started, Travel and Discreet Jobs

Vogtland casting does not mean that you need a studio in Plauen, Auerbach or Reichenbach right away to get started. The application and initial interview are first handled remotely, while a casting or shoot later takes place in a studio in Leipzig or Nuremberg. All offers are exclusively for adults whose age is verified using an identity card or passport.

Vogtland between Sachsen, Thüringen, Franconia and Bohemia

Vogtland lies in the border region of Sachsen, Thüringen, Franconia and Bohemia, is named after the Vögte of Weida, Plauen and Gera, and is home to around half a million people. It includes Vogtlandkreis (Vogtland district), whose administrative seat is Plauen, the Thüringen part around Greiz and the Franconian part around Hof. Adults aged 18 and over from Plauen, Reichenbach im Vogtland, Auerbach/Vogtl., Oelsnitz/Vogtl., Markneukirchen, Klingenthal and the surrounding area are welcome to apply.

Whether you come from Plauen, Reichenbach im Vogtland, Auerbach/Vogtl., Oelsnitz/Vogtl., Markneukirchen or Klingenthal: as of 30.10.2026, no open job is available in Vogtland. Castings and shoots take place in Leipzig and Nürnberg. Applications and the initial interview take place online or by video.

From Plauen, Reichenbach and Auerbach to the job cities

Travel times are based on a departure from Vogtland at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, 3 November 2026:

• Plauen (Vogtl) ob Bf → Leipzig: 2 hrs. 24 mins. with RB2, Bus RB2, Bus S5 and S5X, with 3 changes. By local transport, 2 hrs. 24 mins. with RB5 and RB13. Replacement buses are scheduled on the reference date.
• Plauen (Vogtl) ob Bf → Nürnberg: 2 hrs. 53 mins. with RE3, RE35 and ICE, with 2 changes. By local transport only: 3 hrs. 20 mins. with RE3, RE35 and RE20.
• Reichenbach (Vogtl) ob Bf → Leipzig: 2 hrs. 01 min. with RB2, Bus RB2, Bus S5 and S5X, with 3 changes. By local transport only: 2 hrs. 14 mins. with RE3, RB37 and S5. Replacement buses are scheduled on the reference date.
• Auerbach (Vogtl) ob Bf → Leipzig: 2 hrs. 55 mins. with RB5, RB2, Bus RB2, Bus S5 and S5X, with 4 changes. By local transport only: 3 hrs. 00 mins. with RB5 and RB13. Replacement buses are scheduled on the reference date.

The Deutschlandticket is valid on the specified local transport services on RE, RB, S-Bahn and buses, but not on ICE. Drivers can reach the relevant directions via the A72 Hof–Plauen–Zwickau–Chemnitz and the A9 west of Hof.

Reach open jobs from Vogtland

There are 2 jobs listed in Leipzig: a pay-site production and a photo production. In Nürnberg, a female performer is being sought for 1 pay-site clip series. The state page for Sachsen offers more.

Travel costs from Vogtland and scheduling

You usually travel to the casting at your own expense. For longer distances, more can be clarified in advance during the video interview, or the appointment can be scheduled appropriately. Reichenbach–Leipzig and Plauen–Leipzig are comparatively shorter, while Auerbach–Leipzig and Plauen–Nürnberg are comparatively longer.

Clarify how travel from Vogtland will be paid before accepting the shoot date. If travelling to and from the appointment on the same day is unreasonable, the production usually covers travel and accommodation. Short distances are generally covered by the day rate. Have arrangements confirmed in writing and state whether you can travel and, if necessary, stay overnight. You can find information in the questions about procedures and travel costs.

Working from home, rates and safety in Vogtland

If you do not want to travel from Vogtland to either Leipzig or Nürnberg, you can do the location-independent webcam job from home. The rate depends on the production, scope and agreement; the earnings calculator provides an estimate. You must be at least 18 years old. Your identity card or passport is checked before every casting. Castings and shoots take place only in a studio or a booked location, never in a private residence. You may bring a companion and can stop at any time. Please observe the safety rules for castings.

HIV and STI testing services in Plauen

The Gesundheitsamt Vogtlandkreis (Vogtland district public health office) at Postplatz 5 in Plauen offers free anonymous HIV and STI tests; telephone enquiries are confidential. A named HIV test with delivery of the results is available for a fee. The district also refers to the interactive map of Freistaat Sachsen showing testing, PEP and PrEP services. Arrange an appointment in advance and check the consultation hours on the district’s website.

Gesundheitsämter (public health offices) provide advice and examinations for STIs under § 19 Infektionsschutzgesetz, anonymously where there is an increased risk. At the set, the STI panel paid for by the production may be no more than 14 to 30 days old. Condoms are mandatory for vaginal and anal intercourse. Anonymous tests without written results do not count as a production panel. More information: health on set.

Business registration and tax office in the Sachsen Vogtland

In Sachsen, the relevant city or municipality is responsible for business registration; in smaller municipalities, an administrative association is sometimes responsible. Registration is available online via Amt24. If you operate webcam work or create your own content commercially in Vogtland, register the business with the municipality where you live. You then submit the tax registration questionnaire via ELSTER. Under § 19 AO, the Finanzamt (tax office) responsible for your place of residence handles income tax. Further information is provided in business registration and taxes.

Discretion between Vogtland and the job city

Because Sachsen, Thüringen, Bayern and Tschechien meet here, geoblocking should take several federal states and countries into account. For appointments, two routes lead to Leipzig via the Sachsen-Franken-Magistrale or to Nürnberg via Hof. Further information is available under staying discreet in a small town.

Student side job in Plauen, Reichenbach or Markneukirchen

The region is home to Staatliche Studienakademie Plauen and locations of Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau in Reichenbach and Markneukirchen, with the latter focusing on musical instrument making. Students aged 18 and over should check the effects on BAföG, health insurance and taxes. The overview student side jobs is intended for this purpose.

Frequently asked questions about casting in Vogtland

Should I travel from Plauen to Leipzig or Nürnberg?

Both job cities are accessible. The listed connection to Leipzig takes 2 hrs. 24 mins., while the journey to Nürnberg takes 2 hrs. 53 mins. with an ICE section or 3 hrs. 20 mins. by local transport. The decisive factors are the specific job and the travel-cost arrangement agreed in writing before acceptance.

Can I travel from Vogtland to Leipzig with the Deutschlandticket?

Yes, using the specified local transport services with RE, RB, S-Bahn or bus. The Deutschlandticket is not valid on ICE, IC, EC or FlixTrain. On Tuesday, 3 November 2026, replacement buses are scheduled on the listed connections to Leipzig.

Where can I get anonymous HIV and STI tests in Vogtland?

At Postplatz 5 in Plauen, Gesundheitsamt Vogtlandkreis conducts anonymous and free HIV and STI tests. Book an appointment in advance and ask the district about the current testing times. Without written results, an anonymous test cannot replace the STI panel required by the production.

Once the work area, willingness to travel and any necessary overnight stay have been agreed, submit your details via the online application. The initial interview is conducted by video.

Sources (Vogtland): Wikipedia, Vogtlandkreis, Deutsche Bahn (German railway): Deutschlandticket.

Note: As of 30.10.2026, German law applies; this is not legal, tax or medical advice.