Surviving Child - Production & Contact Info

Surviving Child (2026)
Short | 20 min | Short, Drama

Surviving Child (2026)

Short | 20 min | Short, Drama

Based on the poetry of L. Carson Woody, Surviving Child traces the life of writer Carson as she struggles with secret infatuation as a teenager and love and acceptance as an adult.

Directors

Valeri Bates (co-director) | L. Tanner Smith (director)

Writers

L. Tanner Smith (writer) | Leigha Woody (writer)

Producer

L. Tanner Smith (producer)

Composer

Claire Moon (composer)

Cinematographer

L. Tanner Smith (cinematography by)

Editor

L. Tanner Smith (editor)

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Updated Apr 10, 2026

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12 cast members

Name	Known for
Elissa Schrader Carson Carson See fewer	My Story: or, MS
Valeri Bates Kiernan Kiernan See fewer	Vincent's Vow (2020)
Kelly Adams Young Carson Young Carson See fewer	Teaching the Long Game (2025)
Calleigh Van Dyken Young Kiernan Young Kiernan See fewer	My Story: or, MS
Jonathon Engle Dad Dad See fewer	Hit the Ground Running (2011)
Amelia Trollinger Mom Mom See fewer	Wicked Deeds (2024)
Michelle Levy Reverend Reverend See fewer	Tweed
Sapphire Engel Ruby Ruby See fewer	Teaching the Long Game (2025)
Jessica Whitfield Greta Greta See fewer	Captives (2015)
Lily Gojcevic Carrie Carrie See fewer	Get on with It
L. Tanner Smith Teacher Teacher See fewer	The Focusing Effect (2018)
Kelly Woodruff Classmate Classmate See fewer	The Focusing Effect (2018)