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Teen Boy in NJ Needed for "Something To Survive For"

Jersey City, NJ, United States
ID: 606224Exp: 5/22/2026
Description:

Casting Talent for "Something To Survive For" Short Film Project. See details below. ONLY PA AND LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Two teenage brothers go on a hiking trip deep in the wilderness. After a devastating accident leaves one brother seriously injured and unable to move, the other must journey alone through unforgiving terrain in search of help. Battling exhaustion, injury, isolation, and the elements, the brothers fight to survive as time works against them. Rate: Non-Paid. Additional info: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Extended hiking and outdoor activity. Uneven terrain, incl. rocks, roots, and dirt paths. Heights and mountain overlooks. In and around water. Scenes may include creek crossings, pond/lake scenes, and mountain overlooks. Hiking from parking areas to filming locations may take 20 to 60 minutes. BE PART OF A POWERFUL SURVIVAL STORY FILLED WITH HEART, FAMILY, AND ENDURANCE. FILMING LOCATIONS: Lehigh Valley, PA, Pocono Mountains, PA, Northern New Jersey. The majority of filming will take place outdoors in wilderness environments. TENTATIVE FILMING DATES: JUNE: 6/13 6/14 6/20 6/21 6/27 6/28 JULY: 7/12 7/18 7/26 7/11 7/19 AUGUST: 8/2 8/8 8/9 8/15 8/1 8/16 8/22 8/23 8/29 8/30 Dates subject to change. REAL PLACES. REAL CHALLENGES. REAL HUMAN SPIRIT. When applying, please send: -Self-tape audition -Current headshot -Resume or short-acting biography -Role you are auditioning for -Summer 2026 availability

1 role

ALEXMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

LEAD. Teen Protagonist. Resourceful and determined teenager fighting to survive a life-or-death journey.

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