Looking for someone who had NEVER traveled

Do you mean someone who has never traveled to Europe? Outside the US? Outside their state? Outside their town? A single person? A couple? A family? Do you have a particular demographic in mind?

I'm sure many of us have friends and family who might fit at least one of those categories I listed. It would be helpful for us to know what your "thesis" is for this project.

In addition, I would feel more comfortable sending the link to this question to a friend or family member who might be interested based on your answer to the questions above, than to send you info on them. Then they could contact you if they are really interested.

Thanks for asking Lo

Ultimately we are looking for someone who has never traveled, but I think that someone who has traveled a bit within the US would still be an excellent candidate. In doing research I was surprised to find that only around a third of US citizens even have a passport. I think either an individual or a couple would qualify. We are certainly casting a wide net.

I am helping cast a web film for a travel service and we are looking to tell the story of someone who has never traveled before. Perhaps they were too busy raising a family or tending to a business. Perhaps travel intrigued them, but they never had the chance to see the world. If selected the right candidate would have an all-expense-paid trip of a lifetime. Please send any interested parties to [email protected] and thanks again for your questions.
Sam

And your credentials and references are what, exactly ?

A blind email address is just a little bit spooky.

Thanks Ed
I use the email address so I can better organize my projects. My name is Sam Zuckerman I am a producer living in Los Angeles, CA you can find my IMDB page (Internet Movie Data Base) with my credits here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1357502/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

I thought this type of solicitation was not allowed on this site.

In Mr. Zuckerman's defense, I think his post is in a different category than the prohibited ones. They're going to pay YOU to travel!
Sounds great, wish I qualified.
Anyway, if the Rick Steves' Europe organization doesn't want this kind of post on their website, they'll delete it.

Still, how do you know that email is truly the person who is claiming it to be theirs?

Also, why come to a travel board to ask?

I know people who haven't travelled out of state, far less this country, but they're content and happy to be this way. Not going to send them this link or give you their info!

Hi
I just want to say this is a legitimate offer. I have posted my credentials in a previous post, here they are again my name is Sam Zuckerman and I am a freelance producer http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1357502/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 The reason I use the [email protected] is simply to better organize the projects I am working on.

The reason I came to a travel site is - well there really isn't such a thing as a "I have never traveled before" forum. My sense is that people who travel are keenly aware of other peoples travel habits. They know where other people have traveled because they are curious about such things.

Certainly travel is not for everyone and I have no interest in seeing someone travel who has no interest in it. But, I believe there are people out there who have not had the opportunity to travel and would love to participate in my project and get an all expense paid dream trip. I am looking for human interest stories. Maybe someone who has had to focus on their business or raising kids and has not had the time to travel, but given the opportunity would love it. I would love to see someone be in this project that really deserves to see the world after a life of hard work and dedication to their family.
Thanks

Could it be a hard working mother of 5 who has never traveled and her best friend who has traveled a bit??

This is a great place to come to ask a question like this. I can't think of a better place. If you can, why not recommend it to Sam? That said, I also am loathe to blindly click on an email or website link. Do you have a FB page or a Link'd In page?

How many of us have family members or work colleagues or friends who have never traveled? I know lots and lots of them, mainly family who have never ventured over the ocean to see what's on the other side, but friends too. Most of them because they think it is too expensive or they simply have no desire to see anything else besides their own backyard unfortunately.

I think you can appreciate that some may exhibit skepticism; especially since all you list for credentials is a movie data base link. I understand why you would want to have an email for the separate projects you are working on.

As a suggestion, to legitimize yourself a bit more, how about doing a YouTube explaining what you mean; show your face and surroundings. What about a business card or a phone number? I am not sure how free lancers work or what the business criteria are. Do you have established references? Other projects you worked that can be checked?

And, in order to work as a producer (freelance or not) in Hollywood or Los Angeles area, do you need or have a SAG card? Or is that for actors only? You must have other credentials you can provide to people who may be interested in a project such as yours. While the idea may be attractive to some people, your answers are a bit vague.

I would think there would be a contract involved laying out what is covered in expenses, fine print and what expenses would not be to protect both parties. And what about medical expenses, insurances? And when you write, "the right candidate" - what if someone who is a bit disabled, never traveled but would like to now, would you consider them? There are a lot of factors involved.

The all expense paid, trip of a lifetime, human interest project you're offering would mean that you would follow the person around from morning to night? What are the boundaries? How many in your film crew? Besides your involvement, are there investors helping to pay or is the travel service funding it? Who is the travel service you are doing this film for? Where are they located?

I am not saying you are not sincere, but you do need to lay out a more-detailed plan so maybe those interested, would be more comfortable contacting you.

If you contacted the Rick Steves' corporate office, and they support the idea of your invitation to people, then maybe prospective travelers would feel a bit more comfortable.

Would this be like the UK " Idiot Abroad" that was hilarious.

Hello all,
There has been some concern expressed here, so I thought it would be appropriate if I chimed in. I find the relevant guideline here to be this:

"Content found in the Rick Steves Community is not to be used for formal and/or professional research, commercial gain, or redistribution in any way without the permission of Rick Steves Europe and the Rick Steves Community member(s) involved."

In this case, the "content" is the people here. While I would have preferred that Mr. Zuckerman have asked permission first, this isn't exactly a common situation and I understand that there isn't exactly a caveat when first posting here that says, "In case you're asking about filming people, check with the Webmaster." Anyway, I'm giving permission for this to remain on the forums with the understanding that we, Rick Steves Europe, have not checked into the accuracy of the statements made here and accept no responsibility for loss, injury, inconvenience, or bad pasta sustained by any person who chooses to follow up with Mr. Zuckerman and what he has proposed. It may be the opportunity of a lifetime, but the responsibility involved is yours as we neither condone or dissuade your involvement.

Now that I'm done writing in an official tone, have fun and be safe. :)