A world away
Audition Information — A World Away
We are now accepting online audition submissions for our upcoming independent feature film, "A World Away."
Filming will take place on location in Big Bear, California.
Genre: Mystery / Drama
Filming Dates: [Insert specific filming dates here]
Location: Big Bear, California
Audition Requirements
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Video Audition: Please prepare and submit a short monologue (1–2 minutes). Sides can be provided upon request.
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Headshot: Professional headshots preferred. A clear, recent photo is acceptable if a headshot is unavailable.
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Resume: Recommended for those with prior acting experience, but not required.
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Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older, or have verified parental/guardian consent if under 18.
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Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to and from filming locations.
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Availability: Must be available for scheduled filming dates. Specific call times and schedule will be discussed upon casting.
Submission Instructions
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Complete the Audition Form provided on this page.
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Submit a link to your audition video (Google Drive, YouTube, or Vimeo preferred).
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Upload or provide a link to your headshot (and resume if applicable).
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Submit all materials by [Insert Deadline Date].
Selected applicants will be contacted for a callback via Zoom or phone interview.
About the Film
"A World Away" is a haunting dystopian survival drama that captures the emotional aftermath of the world's quiet collapse.
After a global virus wipes out most of humanity, siblings Lena and Eli — along with a guarded drifter named Mason — seek shelter in an abandoned lakeside cabin in BigBear, California. Supplies are dwindling. Hope is scarce. And when Eli succumbs to the virus, Lena and Mason must confront not just grief, but the question of whether survival alone is enough. Told with intimate performances, naturalistic cinematography, and an atmosphere soaked in loneliness and quiet resilience, Pine Haven explores the fragile line between merely surviving... and truly living.
It’s a story about love, loss, and the stubborn hope that refuses to die — even when everything else does.
Audition Guidelines
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Begin your video with a slate: state your name, age, location, and the role you are auditioning for.
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Monologue should not exceed two minutes.
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Record your audition in a quiet, well-lit space with minimal background distractions.
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Perform authentically and naturally; we are seeking genuine, grounded performances.
For any additional questions or material requests, please contact:
blackoutprod25@gmail.com
Character descriptions
LENA
Age Range: 18–22
Ethnicity: Any ethnicity
Physical Description: Lean or athletic build, worn-down appearance, capable but vulnerable underneath. Weathered clothes layered for survival.
Personality:
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Quiet strength; stoic but deeply emotional when pushed.
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Protective — especially toward Eli.
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Struggles to stay hopeful while facing unbearable loss.
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Deeply loyal, stubborn, determined to survive even when everything feels hopeless.
Key Emotional Arcs:
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Grieving the loss of her brother while trying to honor his memory.
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Learning that survival alone isn’t living — carrying love and promises forward into the unknown.
Special Notes for Actors:
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Must handle scenes with restrained but powerful emotional release.
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Strong ability to show vulnerability without speaking much — emotional acting through body language and micro-expressions.
ELI
Age Range: 16–19
Ethnicity: Any ethnicity
Physical Description: Slight or average build, clearly weakened and frail during the film. Wears layers of oversized survival clothing to fight the cold.
Personality:
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Hopeful, even as his health deteriorates.
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Sensitive and kind, relies on Lena for strength but tries to protect her emotionally in return.
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Brave in small, real ways — holds onto dreams even at the end.
Key Emotional Arcs:
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Accepting his own mortality while trying to leave his sister with hope.
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His death, though tragic, serves as the emotional fuel that drives Lena to survive.
Special Notes for Actors:
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Needs to convey innocence, fear, and love simultaneously.
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Must play physically weakened without appearing over-dramatic — subtlety is key.
MASON
Age Range: 18–23
Ethnicity: Any ethnicity
Physical Description: Taller, more rugged; practical survivalist look. Wears a patched-up jacket, heavy boots, and layered clothing.
Personality:
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Hardened by survival, pragmatic and resourceful.
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Struggles with guilt over the people he couldn’t save.
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Protective instincts clash with a deep fear of getting close and losing more.
Key Emotional Arcs:
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Transition from guarded loner to someone willing to share grief and carry hope again.
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His bond with Lena becomes his quiet redemption.
Special Notes for Actors:
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Needs to balance rough exterior with glimpses of deep, hidden emotional pain.
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Good at stillness — letting the audience feel inner conflict without needing heavy dialogue.