The Foscht Twins: How Bianca & Dilara Turned a Small-Town Childhood Into a Bold Filmmaking Career

Bianca and Dilara Foscht—better known as The Foscht Twins—aren’t just twin sisters from a quiet Austrian town. They’re filmmakers, actors, producers, and creative powerhouses who are redefining what it means to be independent storytellers in Hollywood.

Raised in the lush countryside of Austria as the second and third of five children, the Foscht Twins didn’t come from a film dynasty or major city—just nature, family, and a deep-rooted passion for movement and performance. They began their creative journeys as competitive dancers, training intensely while balancing a demanding academic schedule. For over seven years, they competed at the national and international levels in both dance and equestrian sports, building the kind of stamina and discipline that would later fuel their careers in film.

But while trophies stacked up, so did ideas. As teens, they began shooting self-written short films in the forests of their hometown and their neighbors’ houses. One of those early projects? A short film shot 2,000 meters up—in a hot air balloon. No budget. No permission. Just vision and guts.

After finishing high school, the sisters moved to Germany to dive into theater and film studies. But it wasn’t long before they made the leap across the Atlantic to North America, landing in Vancouver, Canada, where their indie film journey began in earnest. There, they worked on major television productions behind the scenes by day, while building their experience in front of the camera by night.

That balance—between artistry and hustle—has defined their path. While acting remains their first love, they’re now deep into filmmaking as well, having written, produced, and starred in their first feature film together, which is set for release in August. The movie, a tightly woven psychodrama centered around fractured identity and sisterhood, was self-financed and produced with the support of a team of dedicated creatives who believed in their vision. It’s a one-location film—minimalist in scope but rich in emotional intensity.

“We wanted to tell a story that resonates,” they explained. “It’s about broken identity, family trauma, and finding yourself in a world that feels off-balance. Everyone can see themselves in it, even if it’s through the cracks.”

The twins recently relocated to Los Angeles, where they continue to develop new projects while working independently as actors. Their second feature film is already in development, currently in the funding phase. True to their collaborative dynamic, their creative roles often complement each other: Dilara leans toward romance and historical drama; Bianca gravitates toward psychological and dark thematic work. That contrast brings dimension to the stories they create together.

As artists, they’ve been inspired by the likes of Margot Robbie and her production company, as well as Austrian filmmaker Marie Kreutzer (Corsage), who hails from their own hometown. But it’s their mentor Michael Goi—a noted cinematographer and director—who has helped shape their understanding of what it takes to bring a film to life.

One of their proudest moments came on the set of their debut feature, watching the energy of the team coalesce. “You do all this prep work, and then suddenly you’re on set, and everyone’s pouring their soul into it. That magic—watching it come together—that’s unforgettable.”

Working as twins also gives them a creative edge. Years of synchronized dance routines and trusting each other with midair flips have given way to a natural creative flow on set. “We come from the same background, but we bring different ideas to the table,” said Dilara. “It’s like working with a mirror that has its own brain.”

Even as they pursue separate careers in acting—with distinct looks and roles—their filmmaking collaboration continues to grow. And for aspiring creatives watching their rise, their message is simple: just do it.

“The longer your list of things you need to start, the less likely you’ll start at all,” Bianca says, echoing one of their filmmaking heroes, Robert Rodriguez. “Start before you think you’re ready. Figure it out as you go.”

With a feature film debut, a second in the works, and a growing footprint in Hollywood, the Foscht Twins aren’t waiting for permission—they’re writing their own script.

“Day of A Lion” is now available to stream on Amazon Prime.

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