A Day in Fiance (Student Film)
Project Overview
A Day in Finance is a short, animated film about an ex-law student who goes to “extreme measures” to uncover who stole his co-workers lunch. It’s a comedy that dips in-and-out of a crime drama atmosphere. If you are uncomfortable with cursing and mild-dark humor, then I do not recommend auditioning. In case you are curious, this is a 2D animated film that will be almost completely animated in Adobe Animate with more of an Adult Swim/Adult Cartoon style to it.
As for auditions (the reason you are here, duh), there are (6) characters I need to cast. Please, feel free to audition for as many characters as you like! When auditioning, please read each section (3) times and please use your best audio/ recording equipment and software. You only have to read for the character you are auditioning for. When you submit your audition use (.wav or .mp3) files and a list what audio/ recording equipment and software you used. You can audition for more than one character.
If casted, please note this film is still a work in progress. Although I have a finalized script, some scenes/lines may be subject to change throughout the semester (however more-likely until March-ish). Therefore you may be asked anytime between now and then to record new/extra lines. Auditions will be open until February 7th.
I am a Junior in college so this is a non-paying position, however you will be credited and can use any lines used in the film for a demo reel! Only casting people 18years old and up.
Below is a list of the characters! There will be some links included on examples of the personality/ vibe I am going for. Remember that you do not need to sound identical to the clips, they are just examples to help give you an idea of what I’m looking for and you do not have to be the same gender as the character you are auditioning for. I have no specific voice in mind for anyone so have fun!
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(Caucasian Male, early 20s) Eccentric, energetic guy. He changes emotions very easily and is melo-dramatic about everything. He is a mix of Gary (from Final Space) and Michael Scott (from The Office). I feel like you won’t need a link example for Michael Scott. Like a medium/high voice.
(does not need to sound like those characters, just examples of the personality)
RANDY
What’s wrong?
DEVON
It’s nothing. Just... my lunch is
missing is all.
RANDY
What in the actual hecks?! Devon!
What do we do?!
DEVON
Uh... nothing?
Randy frantically paces. Devon stands, unamused.
RANDY
(shocked; frantic)
Nothing?! There’s a thief among us,
Dee-Dawg!
(quick; soft)
Can I call you Dee-Dawg?
(shocked; frantic)
We gotta find the thief! Just sit
and stay Dee-Dawg, Randy’s here!
Randy runs off. With little energy, Devon YELLS to him.
DEVON
(decrescendo)
Don’t! Please! And, don’t call me
Dee-Dawg... ugh whatever.
He shuts the fridge, SIGHING.
GLITTER
Why’re you so sure it’s one of us?
How do you, like, know Randy didn’t
do it?
RANDY
Uh, ‘cause I’m a good guy and good
guys don’t steal-
DEVON
Actually, I think he’s too stupid.
Look at him.
Randy holds a very dumbfounded expression. Glitter narrows her eyes, rubs her chin, and nods, humming in agreement.
RANDY
Okay, ouch.
(I’m just gonna skip to the other line I wanna hear haha) Randy acts SMUG, standing up and crossing his arms.
RANDY (CONT'D)
Actually, I called the two of you
here ‘cause I saw Glitter leave
last. Who’s dumb now? Huh?
Scream as if you have just snapped and are going insane. Randy flips chairs and tables in the end, screaming out of frustration. So, yeah, screaming haha. Be as loud and obnoxious with it as you want and have fun!
(African American male, early 30s) A very average guy. He is tired and wants to go home. Devon is sick of Randy’s shit and doesn’t see why any of this is a big deal. Like a medium, chill voice.
INT. FINANCIAL OFFICE, MEETING ROOM- EVENING
RANDY
Okay well, Devon, I went to law
school, so shut the fuck up.
DEVON
Says the intern.
Randy turns to Verónica, ignoring Devon.
RANDY
Secondly, Verónica, if he can play
soccer, he can walk. No one leaves
until my client’s satisfied!
DEVON
But, I am satisfied. Just let us go
home
RANDY
Devin, Devin, Devin, don’t be
modest. Randy will take care of ya.
After you begged me, your best
friend, to do this, it’d be rude
not to.
DEVON
We aren’t friends and I didn’t beg
you.
INT. FINANCIAL OFFICE, BREAK ROOM- EARLIER THAT AFTERNOON
Devon opens the fridge. There’s lots of gross and weird things in there. Devon SIGHS. Randy walks by.
RANDY
What’s wrong?
DEVON
It’s nothing. Just... my lunch is
missing is all.
RANDY
What in the actual hecks?! Devon!
What do we do?!
DEVON
Uh... nothing?
Randy frantically paces. Devon stands, unamused.
RANDY
(shocked; frantic)
Nothing?! There’s a thief among us,
Dee-Dawg!
(quick; soft)
Can I call you Dee-Dawg?
(shocked; frantic)
We gotta find the thief! Just sit
and stay Dee-Dawg, Randy’s here!
Randy runs off. With little energy, Devon YELLS to him.
DEVON
(decrescendo)
Don’t! Please! And, don’t call me
Dee-Dawg... ugh whatever.
He shuts the fridge, SIGHING.
RANDY
Okay, so far, we’ve learned...
The dreadful atmosphere fizzles out once more.
RANDY (CONT'D)
... Absolutely nothing.
DEVON
False. We learned that everyone who
works here is a fucking snake!
VERÓNICA
Says Devon, the man who snooped
through our emails!
DEVON
It was an accident!
(Latina female, 40s) A worried mother who wants to leave to pick up her son because her wife is unable to. She is not too emotional, but when she gets mad she gets really mad. She has a bit of an accent. She has a medium/high voice.
RANDY
Look! Guys! I called you all here
to serve justice in our work place.
VERÓNICA
Justice? My son could be kidnapped!
And over what? A misplaced lunch?
I’d ask my wife to pick him up but
RANDY
Please, Verónica, I’m talking about
a real crime, not a hypothetical
one. Thanks.
She SCOFFS. Randy ignores her.
DEVON
(mumbles)
I mean, I know I didn’t misplace
it...
VERÓNICA
What’s that supposed to mean? You
really think one of us took it?
(I’m just gonna skip to the next lines I wanna hear haha)
DEVON
Ya know, I recall you leaving the
break room as I entered. What was
that about, hm?
Verónica stands, copying Devon’s stance.
VERÓNICA
I was heating up my pizza. No one
wants to eat a cold slice of pizza,
Devon.
DEVON
Well I’d say that’s objective.
VERÓNICA
Randy was the last one in the breakroom. All evidence points to him!
VERÓNICA
(worried)
Excuse me, but I am late picking up
my son from soccer.
Give me your best angry mom scoffs/grunts. Like your sick of Randy not letting you go pick up your son. You can also add a thing of sighs if you like, she also sighs a bit haha.
(Caucasian female, early 20s) An air-headed secretary. She does a lot of drugs and has a very strange family life, but she’s very, like, chill with like, all of it. Glitter gives off vibes of Sarah Lynn (from Bojack Horseman) but more, like valley-girlish. A higher voice for sure.
Glitter SIGHS, rolling her eyes. She is obviously bored.
GLITTER
God! This is so boring. It’s not
like someone stole your top shelf
coke or something.
VERÓNICA
Wait, Glitter, do you do coke?
GLITTER
Who are you, my parole officer?
VERÓNICA
You have a parole officer?
GLITTER
Ugh, you sound like my Step Mom
this morning.
VERÓNICA
I’m sorry, how old are you?
DEVON
Wait, you’re name is Glitter?
GLITTER
Yeah. But the C is silent
Randy gestures wildly. He’s had enough.
RANDY
Guys! Don’t get sidetracked!
GLITTER
Whatever, ass face.
GLITTER
(to Verónica)
Ooo, can you actually give me a
ride home? The last time I Dubered
home the guy became my new stepdad.
Just give me some sighs. She’s a bored, air-head girl who got stuck after hours at work for no reason.
(Caucasian female, 30s) She is a pretty cool housewife. Her husband left his lunch at home so she scaled a hundred-story building just to bring it to him. She’s badass and funny, yet she has the voice of a typical housewife. A medium/high soft voice.
Devon’s wife, SUE (30s F), appears behind Randy, standing, out of breath. She is disheveled and there’s rips all over her clothing.
Excuse me
SUE
RANDY
(to Sue)
Lady, I’m in the middle of talking! (to everyone)
...are just so unprofessional. As an ex-law student, I follow the words of famous lawyer Ella Woods
SUE
The girl from Illegally Blonde?
RANDY
Can I help you?!
Yes.
SUE
Devon recognizes her, standing up.
DEVIN
(astounded)
Sue? What’re you doing here? How
did you get in here?
SUE
Oh, it was a brutal journey. I had
to call a few people, put together
a team, kick a bird... but long
story short, you might need a new
window.
She gestures to the window behind her. There is a giant hole carved into it as if a spy had broken in. Everyone is indifferent to this extreme measure.
SUE
(casual)
Anyway, since you weren’t answering
your cell, I figured you’d be
working late and need this.
She holds up a greasy, dripping brown bag. All eyes are on Devon. It’s so quiet a pin can be heard dropping. Devon awkwardly scratches his head with a NERVOUS CHUCKLE. He is sweating bullets. Awkward.
2.
2.
SUE
You left your lunch home again,
babe, and I know how you get when
you’re hangry so I thought to
surprise you at work! Are you
surprised?
Randy PLOPS his head on the table, shocked. Everyone else is furious. Devon is embarrassed.
(slow)
DEVIN
Oopsie. My bad.
SUE
Is this a bad time?
With bags under their eyes, everyone stares down Sue, except for Devon. She takes note of their tired and messy appearances.
SUE
Ya know... I’ll just be... over
there.
(Latino male, 6years old) He has the deepest man voice you can imagine. He sounds like he’s a 40year old stud who fucks. He has one line, but he knows he’s cool as shit. Kind of like Principal Lewis (from American Dad). A deep, smooth voice.
EXT. ROAD- NIGHT
Alexander’s hitchhiking. A windowless, white van pulls up. The passenger side door opens. Alexander pulls a CIGARETTE from his pocket and lights it. He takes a drag.
ALEXANDER
Just take me home.
He gets in the van and it drives away. He flicks the cigarette out the window.
Give me your best my-mom-forgot-to-pick-me-up-from-soccer sigh.
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