Looking For Winter Athletes and Survivalists for New TV Show

Looking For Winter Athletes and Survivalists for New TV Show

Forum: Avalanche Rescue Dogs
Keywords: Winter Athletes and Survival Avalanche Rescue
Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2002 20:15:45 GMT
From: Carrie <carrie@worstcasescenariotv.com>

Casting new TV Show!! Looking for adventurous, resourceful, outgoing athletes! Athletes with experience in any or all of the following: Wilderness First Responder, avalanche safety and rescue, backcountry skiing, dog sledding, ice climbing, snow camping, map and compass, fishing, and canoeing.
Avoca Productions and Columbia TriStar Television Distribution are seeking highly skilled competitors for the new TBS Superstation show Worst-Case Scenario.
The weekly, hour-long show will feature expert demonstrations, the latest technology, and real life stories of survival. Our goal is to provide our audience with the information they’ll need to overcome any crisis under any circumstance.
The segment we are currently casting is called the "Worst-Case Scenario Face Off." Each week, the "Face Off" will travel to a new location. There, two highly skilled extreme sports athletes and/or wilderness survival specialists of equal caliber will compete in an adventure-style race that utilizes the challenging features of the local environment.
Along the way, the competitors must complete a series of tasks that test their ingenuity and adaptability. For example, a racer may be asked to start a fire using only a nine-volt battery and a steel wool pad. Of course, there is also the option of using a lighter, but unfortunately it’s located a mile away. Will you be able to think outside the box and use the unconventional equipment you have on hand or will you make a run for it and hope you can catch up with your opponent?
At the moment we are putting together a pool of competitors that have the physical and mental skill required to take on the "Face Off" challenge. While the race itself will only last for 1-2 days, each racer must be able to dedicate an additional 2-3 days for travel and pre-production. In addition to providing for all expenses on the shoot, we will pay each competitor an appearance fee of approximately $450.
If you are interested please plan to send us the following ASAP:
1) A clear photo of yourself with your name, age, phone #, address and organization written on the back. Make sure we can see your face, no hats or sunglasses please.
2) A thorough video including your name, age, occupation, where you are from, your area of expertise and specific skills (i.e. Mountain climbing, kayaking, trekking, plant identification, ski patrol, wilderness EMT), how long you've participated in each activity, what kind of environments you have endured (desert, jungle, cold weather), how long you’ve been involved with wilderness survival, why you consider yourself resourceful (i.e. a McGuyver type), and why you’re passionate about what you do.
It is all about personality! Make sure you have lots of energy and enthusiasm! Please be very descriptive but concise. Make sure the audio and lighting are decent - we need to see and hear you. If filming outside, be aware of wind, it can often drown out your voice. Don't worry about editing your tape because we have the capabilities to do so here in our casting office.
3) An outdoor activity resume. Please be very specific as to how long and how often you done each activity. Make sure you include anything and everything from ice climbing to telemark skiing. This is your chance to brag!
4) A copy of your current passport. A color copy is preferred.
If you are interested or would like more information please call us ASAP.
Mailing address: Worst-Case Scenario Attn: Casting "Face Off" 2800 28th Street Suite 222 Santa Monica, CA 90405
If you have already sent us a video or have been contacted, thank you and please pass this information on to anyone else who might be interested! Your help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you, WCS Casting Department
P: (310) 581-1785 Carrie P: (310) 581-1705 Quint
F: (310) 581-1717
carrie@worstcasescearioTV.com <or> q.strack@worstcasescenarioTV.com