"TILL I'M OLD & GRAY" | Feature Film Animators [SOFT RECRUITMENT]
Project Overview
TILL I'M OLD AND GRAY: When the main couple's infant dies, three friends struggle to preserve innocence and love in an eroding, militant America determined to kill it.
THIS IS AN R-RATED ANIMATED FEATURE FILM. Only 18+ Applicants!
Themes include: smoking, swearing, attempted murder, murder, blood, violence, explicit sex, sexual assault, religious trauma, suicide, 9/11 imagery, gunshots, disturbing imagery, and explicit rape sequences. PLEASE DO NOT AUDITION IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH THESE THEMES.
WATCH full proof of concept film here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cy7di982hcp0xla3mfdla/Namtaken-1080p.mp4?rlkey=9l7aroyz2857ig29d5ar7ipta&dl=0
ANIMATION PROCESS HERE: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wvz8wgnjmiemfcmbwgfuf/TIOAG-animation-process_1080p.mp4?rlkey=rhzjjeq3zvoom1gc3m4r6w6rk&dl=0
This is the expected look of the animation. NO EXCEPTIONS.
THIS IS A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT! ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A SERIOUS APPLICANT.
READ FULL SCREENPLAY
Reading the material is OPTIONAL for the auditioning process, but it is here to be fully transparent with the adult themes and content for clarity on just what kind of roles these characters play and what you'll be tasked to depict in your drawings. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/exvhnkk2kt9m8wfyeram7/TILL-I-M-OLD-AND-GRAY-2024-CCC-Animators-2.pdf?rlkey=al7drueivgnz9uja20wu118qx&dl=0
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
This film is a FEATURE-LENGTH production.
2D hand-drawn animation.
Average canvas size will be at 6096 x 2554. This is to ensure the project will be exported for 4k resolution on digital devices, and is set at 2.39.1 aspect ratio for theater screenings. QUALITY EXAMPLE: https://i.imgur.com/yiipOuO.png
Animators are expected to animate at 12-24 frames per second. (Usually 12fps.)
Animators at the clean up stage must be familiar with VECTOR TOOLS in CLIP STUDIO PAINT, SAI, or Photoshop.
Starting prices mean that on average, each shot will not go below the designated price and will only go up in price based on complexity.
FOR THIS CASTING CALL
I will only close this casting call once I feel like have found the best candidates for the roles. Until then, I will keep pushing the deadline and post updates on decision-making regularly.
The purpose of this casting call is to soft recruit for 3 different types of animation positions: 1st Key Animator, 2nd Key Rough Animator, and 3rd Trained Animator.
CHOSEN 1st Key Animators will be paid for a small animation test at $150.
CHOSEN 2nd Key Rough animators will be paid for a small animation test at $95.
CHOSEN 3rd Trained Animators will be paid for a small animation test at $100.
Even if you are selected to take the test, it does not guarantee being officially hired. You will be paid for your test even if you are not hired onto the production. Payments will be sent after the tests are completed. Once they have been evaluated and selected test takers are chosen, only then will they be hired to the established rates below:
HIRED 1st Key Animators will be paid at a starting price of $300-400+ for each shot.
HIRED 2nd Key Rough animators paid at a starting price of $50-200+ for each shot.
HIRED 3rd Trained Animators will be paid paid at a starting price of $200-300+ for each shot.
ONLY hired animators will be invited to the Nāmtaken Studios discord server. This is how you will know you have been chosen to work on the feature film.
SOFT-RECRUITMENT means that hired animators will not be assigned shots of the actual feature at this given time*, and will only be required to draw an animation test. Because the art style of this project is difficult, the interview, tests, and hiring process will take a long time to properly evaluate. It is possible that not every role will be filled or have enough chosen applicants.
*If applicants are promising, payment and production for the trailers will be assigned and paid for at the HIRED rates.
The feature film is at a pre-production stage, and full animation production will begin in 2025-2026. 2024 will be the year of PAID training.
Overall payments will be paid in USD, and will not compensate for conversion rates. However, rates are flexible based on the complexity of the demand per shot.
ABOUT Nāmtaken Studios
Nāmtaken Studios is a indie film production studio creating original and fan works centered around stories of grit and humanity. https://www.youtube.com/@NamtakenStudios
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ONLY APPLY HERE IF YOU ARE COMMITTED TO LEARNING AND TRAINING FOR THE ART STYLE.
All chosen animators will be paid $150 to complete an animation test. Please choose ONE type you would like to test for in your application: (Inbetweens, rough clean up, or rough keys.)
1st Key Animators is the position where the animator is assigned shots from the storyboard with the expectation that they will draw and key animate/inbetween and stay close to the designated art style from the reference material such as the character sheets and design notes.
Since 1st Key Animators have heavy and difficult responsibilities, the pay will have a starting price of $300-400 for completed shots. Prices will be raised based on complexity.
WATCH full proof of concept film here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cy7di982hcp0xla3mfdla/Namtaken-1080p.mp4?rlkey=9l7aroyz2857ig29d5ar7ipta&dl=0
ANIMATION PROCESS HERE: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wvz8wgnjmiemfcmbwgfuf/TIOAG-animation-process_1080p.mp4?rlkey=rhzjjeq3zvoom1gc3m4r6w6rk&dl=0
SOFTWARE
CLIP STUDIO PAINT animators ONLY! If you haven't used CSP, but would like to be trained on it, please mention that in your application. NO TV PAINT/KRITA/TOON BOOM ANIMATORS!
- PHOTOSHOP/PAINT TOOL SAI animators optional, and encouraged to also apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Communicate effectively between yourself and animation director any questions or concerns.
- Willing to address direction notes and key frame corrections (if any) before being approved for inbetweens. SAMPLE OF NOTES: https://i.imgur.com/ONRICct.png
- Willing to train, challenge, and dedicate themselves to following the difficult art style so that their frames end up in the final cut. (If you do not, please apply to the 2nd Key Animator position instead)
- Can do lip-sync animation.
- Can animate from roughs to final clean up lines.
- Open to coloring. (optional)
APPLICATION DETAILS
- Provide your timezone since this will be a remote position
- Preferred method of contact (email/discord etc)
- Provide a portfolio/demo reel
- Provide which type of animation test you would like to be assigned. (Inbetweens, rough clean up, or rough keys. PICK ONE)
- Name the software you animate in. (CSP/PS/SAI)
- Are you comfortable with drawing NSFW content? YES or NO. (It's alright if not. Be transparent so that you do not get assigned NSFW work.)
- Are able to keep record and send in proper invoices.
*Say something you think would fit*
ONLY APPLY HERE IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO TRAIN ON THE ART STYLE.
Chosen animators in this role will be paid $95 to complete a rough animation test. They will be assigned a shot with provided direction from the storyboard and animate based on that.
WATCH full proof of concept film here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cy7di982hcp0xla3mfdla/Namtaken-1080p.mp4?rlkey=9l7aroyz2857ig29d5ar7ipta&dl=0
ANIMATION PROCESS HERE: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wvz8wgnjmiemfcmbwgfuf/TIOAG-animation-process_1080p.mp4?rlkey=rhzjjeq3zvoom1gc3m4r6w6rk&dl=0
2nd Key Rough Animators is the position where the animator is assigned shots from the storyboard and is responsible for key and fluid blocking using rough drawings. Since animators in this position will not be expected to do the final clean up or follow the strict model, your animation skills will be evaluated based on the strength of your animation principles, solid drawing rough draftsmanship, character acting, and fluidity. EXAMPLE: https://twitter.com/simon81772008/status/1348215718316150787
2nd Key Animators will be assigned more "action-oriented" shots, or wide shots with movement. Since this role only demands fluid roughs, the animation may change during the clean up and polish process.
Since 2nd Key Animators have reduced responsibilities, the pay will have a starting price of $50-250 for completed shots. Prices will be raised based on complexity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drawing with animation using basic construction with proper anatomy proportions, perspective, etc.
- Animate lip-sync animation with provided audio.
- Realistic animation style. NO EXAGGERATED ACTING. (cartoon/anime)
- Provide your timezone since this will be a remote position
- Preferred method of contact (email/discord etc)
- Provide a portfolio/demo reel
- Provide which type of animation test you would like to be assigned. (Rough Inbetweens, or rough keys. PICK ONE)
- Name the software you animate in. (CSP/PS/SAI)
- Are you comfortable with drawing NSFW content? YES or NO. (It's alright if not. Be transparent so that you do not get assigned NSFW work.)
- Are able to keep record and send in proper invoices.
*Say something you think would fit*
THIS IS FOR ANIMATORS AT THE 2ND KEY ROUGH ANIMATOR LEVEL, BUT WISH TO TRAIN FOR A POTENTIAL 1ST KEY ANIMATOR POSITION!
Please refer to the differences of responsibilities between 1st Key and 2nd Rough Key animators. 3rd Trained animators will be expected to grow and slowly gain new responsibilities until they are 1st Key Animators, and the pay will grow accordingly.
Starting price will be at $200-300 for each completed shot.
All chosen animators will be paid $100 to complete an animation test. Please choose ONE type you would like to test for in your application: (Inbetweens, or cleanup.)
WATCH full proof of concept film here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cy7di982hcp0xla3mfdla/Namtaken-1080p.mp4?rlkey=9l7aroyz2857ig29d5ar7ipta&dl=0
ANIMATION PROCESS HERE: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wvz8wgnjmiemfcmbwgfuf/TIOAG-animation-process_1080p.mp4?rlkey=rhzjjeq3zvoom1gc3m4r6w6rk&dl=0
3rd Trained Animators will be on an intensive training position. Applicants in this role are of the expectation that, while they may start as a 2nd Rough Key Animator, their goal is to one day grow into the role of a 1st Key Animator.
DO NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO CHANGE POSITIONS FROM A 2ND ROUGH KEY ANIMATOR.
The designation of this role is to maintain transparency as an artist who wishes to challenge themselves and grow during production.
- Provide your timezone since this will be a remote position
- Preferred method of contact (email/discord etc)
- Provide a portfolio/demo reel
- Provide which type of animation test you would like to be assigned. (Inbetweens or cleanup. PICK ONE!)
- Name the software you animate in. (CSP/PS/SAI)
- Are you comfortable with drawing NSFW content? YES or NO. (It's alright if not. Be transparent so that you do not get assigned NSFW work.)
- Are able to keep record and send in proper invoices.
*Say something you think would fit*
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