"DYING TO LIVE"

Directed By: Javon Bates The Legacy

Screenplay: Javon Bates

ROBF FILM PRODUCTION

FILMED IN CLEVELAND,OHIO

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Javon Bates The Legacy Films

Filmmaker | Director | Producer | Screenwriter | Composer | Entrepreneur

Javon Bates, known as Javon Bates The Legacy, is a visionary force in the entertainment industry with over 25 years of experience.

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As the Founder & CEO of Javon Bates The Legacy Films and Tomahawk Entertainment Group, he blends storytelling, business strategy, and innovation to create bold, high-impact films that captivate audiences and challenge norms.

His work—spanning directing, producing, screenwriting, and composing—has led to critically acclaimed films like

Common Creed: The Epidemic, Common Creed: Trafficking, Darker Ether, The 40th, Cuffing Season 2026

and now Dying to Live.

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With a sharp eye for cinematic excellence and strategic partnerships,

Javon is redefining independent filmmaking by merging art with opportunity.

Through his nonprofit, Reel Opportunity Bridge Foundation,

he empowers emerging talent with hands-on experience and financial literacy,

ensuring that success in the film industry is within reach for all.

Welcome to the REEL OPPORTUNITY BRIDGE FOUNDATION—where bold stories, visionary talent, and cinematic greatness come to life through the eyes and actions of the "CO-OP"!

Are you ready to make history? 🎬- SIGN UP BELOW!!!

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Non-Union 

Compensation: Paid (Negotiable

speaking roles upon fulfillment of agreement)

IMDB CREDIT

No paid traveling

(Characters listed below)

 

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• TO GET CASTED FOR ANY ROLES PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE TWO DIRECTIONS HERE:

• 1ST STEP: If you're not a member sign up to become a member, IT'S FREE!!  Go to reelbridge.org/membership it looks like this here

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• (If you're already signed up to be a member move to the 2nd Step)

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• 2ND STEP: (Send your Bio, role(s) & Picture to) info@jblegacyfilms.com ---Attention: LIVE

• FILM PROFESSIONALS ONLY!!!!!!!

• IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36771001/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

 

Casting Audition Details

• Date: Coming Soon- To Be Announced TBA in your email

• Time: TBA in your email

• Location: TBA in your email

FILM CASTING CALL

 

Join the Film Dying to Live

Are you an actor looking for a movie that is a game changer for your portfolio? Are you ready to bring a suspenseful, supernatural story to life? "Dying to Live" is an upcoming feature film blending thrilling drama, emotional depth, and supernatural intrigue. We're looking for very talented actors to join our team and help us create this compelling narrative.

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Synopsis

"Dying to Live"

Supernatural, Psychological Thriller

After a heartbreaking tragedy, tenacious attorney Haley Jordan is approached by a mysterious stranger who offers her the ultimate escape—immortality—but accepting it comes at a price. Buried secrets and her darkest fears begin to surface, revealing that some lives were never meant to be taken.

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How far would you go to outrun death?

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