Details
Episode:
1 of 10 total episodes
Union:
Not designated
Area of media:
TV Series
Network:
BYUtv (US), Superchannel Heart & Home (Canada)
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Candidates and their parent receive all expenses paid trip to the country of parent's origin
Deadline:
July 14, 2024
Auditions:
Currently interviewing candidates via Zoom
Shooting starts:
Fall 2024
Shooting finishes:
Spring 2025
Shooting locations:
Candidate's home town & Country of their parent's birth
Cities for response:
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, New York, Regina, Saskatoon, Los Angeles, Winnipeg, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, Austin, Portland, Phoenix, Seattle, San Diego, Dallas, Columbus, San Jose, Denver, Memphis, Pittsburgh, Provo, Salt Lake City, Columbia, Charlottetown, Indianapolis, Wilmington, Hartford, Tallahasse, Tampa, Honolulu, Des Moines, Frankfort, Baltimore, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Nashville, St. John's, Raleigh, Knoxville, Richmond, Shreveport, Houston, Oklahoma City, Jackson, Charleston, Orlando, Sudbury, Sacramento, Albuquerque, Kelowna, St. Louis, San Antonio, Trenton, Newark, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Milwaukee
Comments
For the purposes of the series, 2nd Gen is defined as Canadian/US born with one or more parent born outside of Canada/US.
This opportunity is for one 2nd Gen 'child' (15-25yrs) plus one 1st Gen parent.
Candidates will shoot for approximately 14 days including travel - 2 days in their hometown and 9 days in the country of their parent's birth
This opportunity is for one 2nd Gen 'child' (15-25yrs) plus one 1st Gen parent.
Candidates will shoot for approximately 14 days including travel - 2 days in their hometown and 9 days in the country of their parent's birth
Storyline
HOW I GOT HERE is an inspirational TV series where 2nd Gen Canadians and Americans between the ages of 15 - 25 embark on an adventure of a lifetime as they travel with their parent back to the country of their origin. They'll immerse themselves in special customs, enjoy thrilling local activities and reunite with important people from their parent's past. Through this experience, they will uncover firsthand the challenges and sacrifices their parent overcame to immigrate to North America. HOW I GOT HERE brings two generations closer together as they share an amazing trip that they will remember for the rest of their lives.
How I Got Here Seasons 1 & 2 air on BYUtv and Superchannel Heart & Home. For photos and videos from some of the S2 participants and their parents, go to www.fortecasting.com.
How I Got Here Seasons 1 & 2 air on BYUtv and Superchannel Heart & Home. For photos and videos from some of the S2 participants and their parents, go to www.fortecasting.com.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Other | 2nd Gen Candidate | All 15 - 25 Years old |
Description We are seeking 2nd Gens who are interested in connecting with their origin story. Candidates must be born in either Canada or the U.S. with at least one parent born outside of Canada/U.S. Candidates should have a curiosity about their parent's country of origin, customs, activities, and meeting important people from their parent's past. This will be an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience for the Candidate and their parent. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Other | 1st Gen Canadidate | All 45 - 75 Years old |
Description Our primary casting focus is the 2nd Gen candidate. However, if you have a client/contact who was born outside of Canada/US and has a child aged 15-25yrs who was born in Canada/US and they are interested in introducing their child to customs, activities and important people from the county of their birth please submit them with a note. This will be an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience for the both parent and child. | ||