After the Bell | Original YouTube Horror Mini Movie (Unpaid/For Fun Project)
Project Overview
AFTER THE BELL
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What is "After the Bell"? Glad you asked! It is an original mini movie which falls under the 'Horror' genre, set in a mysterious school. The story follows a teenage girl named Alyssa, who, after being rejected by every secondary school she applied to due to her poor grades, enrolls into a newly opened school that promises to accept students of all abilities as discovered in advertisements online. But upon arriving, she discovers the school is far from ordinary. Its abandoned appearance, eerie atmosphere, and strict rules soon reveal a terrifying truth: no student is ever allowed to leave. Trapped alongside a handful of other students under the watch of a mysterious, terrifying teacher, they must work together to escape the haunted school before they become its next permanent residents.
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This mini movie is a Halloween Special! The intended release date is October 31st, however, production will begin much earlier in order to ensure the final product is ready for its targeted release day.
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The mini movie itself will be made with a character creation game (Gacha Club to be specific) so I won't be drawing everything frame by frame as the game features movie making capabilities. However, I will need a team of voice actors to help me bring these characters to life, and hopefully make the mini movie more entertaining for my viewers who are always anticipating new content. I finish my projects quite fast, taking about a few weeks of constant work, so as a member of the team, you will expect the project to be finished efficiently in a way that will not disappoint in the slightest.
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This is a SHORT TERM project! Meaning that it will simply be a single video upload without extensive lore or anything else that isn't necessary, only expecting to last throughout September-October.
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AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Be at least 15+ years old.
Must have Discord, as I will be inviting every cast member into a private Discord server where production will take place, for convenience and quick communication. (I will also be sharing various sneak peeks and other cool things on there).
Remember to relisten to your audition a few times before submitting.
It is encouraged to list what recording equipment (i.e microphone, software) you used for your audition.
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SIDE NOTES:
Before auditioning for a character, remember to read the information I wrote about them! It details their preferred voice pitch among other things like their backstory and personality. This is so I could, of course, find the right person for the job. A full body photo of each character design is featured as well, as reference if needed so you could better capture the character's energy.
You are allowed to audition for multiple characters. Though if you decide to audition for literally half of the character cast, remember to not go too overboard and drink water if necessary.
Also, this is of course, an UNPAID project. All of this is just for fun and I don't intend to be making money off of it. I don't exactly have the most freedom when it comes to spending so I have to stick to making projects unpaid. However, if you still decide to take your time to audition, I very much appreciate that!
I have a zero tolerance for AI-generated content. This includes auditions for this project and all of my projects. Please do not use AI or your submission(s) will be automatically rejected and deleted off the face of the Earth. I am able to tell when something is not human made.
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That'll be all the information you need from me. Have fun and good luck on your auditions! I absolutely can't wait to hear them and if you have any questions about the characters or the project, make sure to send me a direct message or leave a comment. Happy auditioning!
Voice Actor
Alyssa Carter
Age: 14
Vocal Pitch: Medium
Story Role: Lead Protagonist
Personality: Curious, observant, reserved, cautious, compassionate, and quietly determined. Alyssa isn't very talkative, preferring to observe her surroundings before speaking. Although she often appears calm, she's naturally curious and dislikes leaving questions unanswered. When someone is in danger, she won't hesitate to help, even if it means putting herself at risk.
Backstory: Alyssa recently graduated from primary school, but her average grades made it difficult for her to enroll in a secondary school. After being rejected by several schools, she begins to lose hope until her mother discovers an advertisement for a newly opened school that accepts students of all academic levels. Believing it's her chance at a fresh start, Alyssa eagerly enrolls, unaware that stepping through its gates will become the biggest mistake of her life.
FULL DESIGN PREVIEW: https://imgur.com/a/UqjOqgu
- english
- animation
- female teen
- animation/character
- film
- all american accents
(curious, thoughtful) “Okay... maybe I'm overthinking this. But something about this place doesn't feel right. It's like everyone else knows something I don't.”
(frustrated, emotional) “I said I'm fine! You don't have to keep asking me that! I just... I need a minute, okay?”
(quiet fear) “I don't want to be here anymore. I just want to go home... I want my mom...”
Voice Actor
Helen Brooks
Age: 14
Vocal Pitch: High
Story Role: Supporting Main
Personality: Gentle, timid, kind-hearted, emotional, and easily frightened. Helen tends to panic under pressure and often looks to others for reassurance. Despite her fearful nature, she genuinely cares about her classmates and will support them however she can, even if she's terrified.
Backstory: Helen had always dreamed of making lots of friends when she started secondary school. Excited for a fresh beginning, she convinced her parents to enroll her in a newly opened school that welcomed all students. However, the school's eerie atmosphere quickly shattered her expectations, leaving her trapped in a place far more terrifying than she ever imagined.
FULL DESIGN PREVIEW: https://imgur.com/a/98bJHFJ
- english
- animation
- film
- animation/character
- female teen
- all american accents
(nervous, hesitant) “I-I don't think we should do this. What if something happens? What if we can't undo it?”
(annoyed despite being scared) “Can everyone please stop arguing for 5 seconds? You're making this so much worse!”
(genuine terror) “Wait... did you hear that? Please tell me you heard that too!”
Voice Actor
Lauren Hayes
Age: 15
Vocal Pitch: Low-Medium
Story Role: Supporting Main
Personality: Independent, stoic, observant, level-headed, and also blunt. Lauren prefers to keep to herself and rarely starts conversations, only speaking when she has something worthwhile to say. She remains surprisingly calm in stressful situations, though her quiet nature often makes her difficult to read.
Backstory: Lauren transferred to several schools throughout her childhood due to her family's frequent moves, making it difficult for her to form lasting friendships. Over time, she grew accustomed to being on her own and stopped trying to fit in. Seeing the newly opened school as just another school, she enrolled with little expectation, only to find herself trapped in a nightmare she never saw coming.
FULL DESIGN PREVIEW: https://imgur.com/a/MFjdbTW
- english
- female teen
- film
- all american accents
- animation
- animation/character
(observant, analytical) “That doesn't make sense. I've been paying attention, and something is definitely wrong with this place.”
(frustrated determination) “We can keep pretending everything is normal, or we can actually do something about it. I'm not sitting around waiting for answers.”
(quiet realization) “No... that's not possible. Unless... unless we've been looking at this completely wrong.”
Voice Actor
Dylan Turner
Age: 15
Vocal Pitch: Medium
Story Role: Supporting Main
Personality: Hotheaded, stubborn, outspoken, fearless, and also impulsive. Dylan has a short temper and isn't afraid to argue or throw a punch if he feels challenged. He often believes his ideas are the right ones, making him difficult to work with, but beneath his rough exterior, he refuses to abandon people who need help.
Backstory: Dylan gained a reputation as a troublemaker after getting into frequent fights at his previous school, leaving him with several scars and injuries over the years. After eventually being expelled, he struggled to find another school willing to accept him until he came across the newly opened school. Thinking it was simply another chance to start over, he enrolled without hesitation, only to discover he had walked into something far worse than detention.
FULL DESIGN PREVIEW: https://imgur.com/a/Eia5Zll
- english
- all american accents
- animation/character
- animation
- male teen
- film
(impatient, confrontational) “Enough talking. We've been stuck here long enough. I'm getting out, whether anyone else is coming with me or not.”
(angry) “You don't get to tell me what I can and can't do! I'm not one of your little students anymore!”
(vulnerable, shaken) “I know what I saw. I don't care if you believe me. I know what I saw.”
Voice Actor
Isaac Bennett
Age: 15
Vocal Pitch: Low-Medium
Story Role: Supporting Main
Personality: Calm, intelligent, observant, patient, and logical. Isaac rarely lets his emotions get the better of him, preferring to assess situations before acting. He speaks in a relaxed, matter-of-fact tone and often points out practical observations that others overlook. Even in stressful situations, he remains remarkably composed.
Backstory: Isaac was known as a dependable and well-behaved student who rarely caused trouble at school. After his family relocated to a new city shortly before the school year began, he struggled to find a secondary school with available places. When he discovered a newly opened school accepting new students, he enrolled without giving it much thought, unaware that his calm nature would soon be tested inside a school unlike any other.
FULL DESIGN PREVIEW: https://imgur.com/a/vYHLpiX
- english
- animation/character
- animation
- all american accents
- black american
- male teen
- film
(calm, analytical) “Let's slow down. If we panic now, we're going to miss something important. Think about what we've actually observed.”
(mildly frustrated) “That's not an explanation. Saying something is impossible doesn't make it impossible.”
(serious, uneasy) “I've been keeping track of the details. The dates, the clocks, the records... none of them match. That's what worries me.”
Voice Actor
Meghan Foster
Age: 14
Vocal Pitch: Medium-High
Story Role: Supporting Main
Personality: Outspoken, impatient, confident, and easily flustered. Meghan isn't afraid to speak her mind and quickly becomes irritated when things don't go as expected, often raising her voice to get her point across. Despite her confidence, she's surprisingly easy to embarrass and hates being the center of attention for the wrong reasons. She prefers solving problems efficiently and has little patience for wasting time.
Backstory: Meghan had high expectations for secondary school and spent months preparing for entrance exams, only to narrowly miss the requirements for her preferred schools. Unwilling to wait another year, she accepted an offer from a newly opened school that promised to welcome students of all academic backgrounds. Expecting a fresh opportunity, she instead found herself trapped in a place where every day felt like a real life nightmare.
FULL DESIGN PREVIEW: https://imgur.com/a/LnWhqtK
- english
- all american accents
- animation
- film
- female teen
- animation/character
(sarcastic, annoyed) “Oh, great. Because apparently getting trapped in a creepy old school wasn't enough. Now we're investigating it too.”
(embarrassed, defensive) “I wasn't scared! I just... wasn't expecting that, okay? There's a difference.”
(trying not to panic) “Okay. Nobody freak out. I'm not freaking out, you're not freaking out, and we're all going to pretend this is completely normal.”
Voice Actor
Brent Walker
Age: 15
Vocal Pitch: Low
Story Role: Supporting Lead
Personality: Blunt, cynical, independent, and realistic. Brent rarely shows much emotion and tends to assume the worst in any situation. He speaks honestly, even if his words come across as harsh, and dislikes false hope or empty reassurance. Although he prefers handling problems on his own, he's reliable when others genuinely need his help.
Backstory: Brent often skipped classes at his previous school, believing most lessons were a waste of time. After his attendance dropped too low, he was removed from the school and struggled to find another willing to accept him. Seeing the newly opened school as nothing more than a convenient replacement, he enrolled with little interest, only to realize he had traded his past school for a prison.
FULL DESIGN PREVIEW: https://imgur.com/a/xgOd8fW
- english
- male teen
- all american accents
- animation/character
- animation
- film
(blunt, deadpan) “You know, every decision we've made so far has somehow made our situation worse.”
(darkly amused) “If we disappear in here, I just want everyone to know I predicted it.”
(quiet, unsettling) “You ever get the feeling that something's watching you... even when there's nobody there?”
Voice Actor
Margaret Whitmore (Teacher)
Age: Unknown (appears to be in her late 50s)
Vocal Pitch: Low-Medium
Story Role: Supporting Main, Antagonist
Personality: Strict, disciplined, composed, and also authoritative. Margaret expects absolute obedience from her students and has little tolerance for disobedience or disruption. She speaks politely and formally, maintaining a calm demeanor even in tense situations. Beneath her composed exterior lies an unwavering belief that every student must remain under her supervision, no matter the cost.
Backstory: Margaret was a respected secondary school teacher during the 1950s, known for her strict classroom rules and traditional teaching methods. Following her mysterious death under unknown circumstances, she awakened years later as a restless spirit, forever bound to a school that resembles the era she once knew. Unable, or perhaps unwilling, to accept that time has moved on, Margaret continues to teach as if nothing had changed, trapping anyone who enters within the school's walls. To her, class is never over, and no student is ever permitted to leave.
FULL DESIGN PREVIEW: https://imgur.com/a/34uPwAR
- english
- all american accents
- film
- female adult
- animation/character
- female senior
- animation
(pleasant, authoritative) “Now, class, there's no need to rush. Everything will be taken care of in due time. You simply need to follow the rules.”
(gently disappointed) “I'm afraid you've misunderstood me. I don't enjoy being strict with my students... but sometimes, discipline is necessary.”
(unnervingly calm) “You may be frightened right now. That's perfectly understandable. But you will learn, eventually, that there is nowhere safer than here.”
Voice Actor
Rebecca Carter (Alyssa’s Mom)
Age: 40+
Vocal Pitch: Medium
Story Role: Extra
Personality: Caring, responsible, patient, and hardworking. Rebecca always wants what's best for Alyssa and worries deeply about her daughter's future. She encourages Alyssa to keep trying, even when things don't go as planned.
Backstory: Rebecca is a single mother who has raised Alyssa on her own for several years. After watching her daughter struggle to find a secondary school, she was relieved to discover an school that welcomed students regardless of their academic performance. Believing she had finally found Alyssa a fresh start, she enrolled her there, never imagining the nightmare that awaited.
FULL DESIGN PREVIEW: https://imgur.com/a/hQyrhI5
- english
- film
- animation/character
- female adult
- all american accents
- animation
(warm, encouraging) “I know things haven't been easy lately, sweetheart. But maybe this could be a fresh start. You deserve one.”
(concerned) “Alyssa, look at me. You don't have to pretend everything's okay just because you don't want me to worry.”
(emotional, reassuring) “Whatever happens, you can always come home. Nothing is ever going to change that, okay?”
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