AFTER THE ACT
A devastating meditation on love and intimacy, unfolding over 24 hours as three friends face the quiet wreckage of their choices.
APPLETV PRESALE
After a warm reception and strong reviews during its theatrical run, After the Act is now preparing for its digital release. The Apple TV pre-sales are open across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Caribbean.
Since its release, After the Act has quietly connected with audiences, resonating through its raw, honest portrayal of love and intimacy.
The film premiered on December 3, 2025, at the Admiral Kino in Vienna, followed by a screening at Sputnik Kino in Berlin on December 9. It continued with a special extended run in Melbourne at the Eclipse Cinema from December 11–21, where audiences were invited into the film through Q&As and intimate event screenings.
Now, After the Act is set for its digital release, arriving on Apple TV and Amazon Prime on June 26, 2026.
Described by Senses of Cinema critic Bill Mousoulis as “uniquely intimate cinema” and praised by IndyRed critic Ken Greaves as “a savage emotional rollercoaster," the film continues Nexus Production Group’s exploration of raw, human storytelling through unconventional filmmaking techniques and emotional realism.
Drawing from the traditions of arthouse and slow cinema, After The Act channels the observational intimacy of Éric Rohmer, the elliptical honesty of Hong Sang-soo, and the lived-in immediacy of Berlin mumblecore.
Portelli and Malekin describe their fifth improvised feature as “the culmination of an ongoing experiment: to make films that feel lived, not manufactured. In embracing the unconventional, we find honesty, and in that honesty, we hope audiences see themselves reflected; messy, complicated, human.”
More platforms, updates, and watch links will be announced soon.
“Will break your heart as you watch, and challenge you to pick up the pieces.”
Jacob Wolf Lefton is an actor, producer, and writer from the US, living in Germany, playing male and non-binary roles. His experience spans both drama and comedy in scripted and unscripted forms.
Recent work includes feature films Berlin Loop and After the Act, and he can be seen on stage with Berlin's Shakesperiment.
He's also the producer and Game Master for the fantasy roleplaying improv comedy show Tales Held Dear and narrator for the improvised fantasy narrative podcast The Witches of Wederra Keep.
Laura Petracco is a Brazilian-Italian actress, known for the feature films After the Act and The Way to Happiness.
She was born in Brazil and later moved to Ireland, where she first started pursuing acting professionally. She is fluent in Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish and German.
Meet the cast
Jessica Sy is a state-approved actress, born in Munich. She starred in the film Survival in Brandenburg (dir. Zoltan Paul) and appeared in Bad Friday (Wer füttert den Hasen?) directed by Tim Trageser. Her first international advertising campaign took Jessica to Estonia under the direction of filmmaker Bugsy Steel.
Jessica recently portrayed Sarah in the feature film Through the Senses directed by Nate Buzelli. In 2026, she will appear as Grace in The Refugee, directed by Loukman Ali.
