Climate Of Hope
A 5-minute inspirational PSA that addresses climate anxiety among young adults. When college student Ethan spirals into despair from doom-scrolling climate news, his friends offer a different perspective - highlighting environmental progress, human ingenuity, and actionable steps forward. Rather than dismissing concerns, the piece aims to counter climate alarmism with grounded optimism and practical hope. Tone is naturalistic and conversational - not preachy or heavy-handed. Think authentic college friends having a real conversation over dinner, not a lecture. Shooting in Austin, TX. Looking for actors who can deliver fact-based dialogue in an organic, human way while maintaining emotional authenticity. This is a mission-driven project aimed at offering young people a more balanced, hopeful perspective on environmental challenges without ignoring real concerns.
Roles For This Project
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PSA
Ethan
$500-$800 per day
Man
Austin
19 - 28
Non Union
PSA
Submissions Due: 02/02/2026
(Male, 19, Lead) College freshman experiencing climate anxiety and doom-scrolling obsessively. Withdrawn, distracted, genuinely struggling with feelings of helplessness about the future. Needs to convey vulnerability and weight without being melodramatic - this is someone dealing with real despair, ... [See More]
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PSA
Alyssa
$500-$800/day
Woman
Austin
19 - 28
Non Union
PSA
Submissions Due: 02/02/2026
(Female, 20, Supporting) Ethan's friend. Thoughtful, informed, empathetic but not preachy. She genuinely cares about her friend and wants to help him see a different perspective. Not a know-it-all - she's sharing what she's learned with genuine concern. Warm, approachable, the kind of person who mak... [See More]
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PSA
David
$500-$800 per day
Man
Austin
19 - 28
Non Union
PSA
Submissions Due: 02/02/2026
(Male, 20, Supporting) Ethan's friend. Grounded, practical, caring. The guy who wants to move from talk to action. Slightly lighter energy than Alyssa - he's the one making the puns and jokes while offering encouragement. Supportive without being condescending. His suggestion to "get off our phones ... [See More]
More Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due: 02/02/2026
(Male, 19, Lead) College freshman experiencing climate anxiety and doom-scrolling obsessively. Withdrawn, distracted, genuinely struggling with feelings of helplessness about the future. Needs to convey vulnerability and weight without being melodramatic - this is someone dealing with real despair, ... [See More]
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Submissions Due: 02/02/2026
(Female, 20, Supporting) Ethan's friend. Thoughtful, informed, empathetic but not preachy. She genuinely cares about her friend and wants to help him see a different perspective. Not a know-it-all - she's sharing what she's learned with genuine concern. Warm, approachable, the kind of person who mak... [See More]
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Submissions Due: 02/02/2026
(Male, 20, Supporting) Ethan's friend. Grounded, practical, caring. The guy who wants to move from talk to action. Slightly lighter energy than Alyssa - he's the one making the puns and jokes while offering encouragement. Supportive without being condescending. His suggestion to "get off our phones ... [See More]