Ashline
Project Overview
ASHLINE — PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Ashline is a dystopian, character-driven animated series set in a divided world split between an oppressive underground society and a seemingly perfect upper city.
Below the surface, life is harsh, quiet, and controlled by survival. People don’t dream—they endure. Above them lies a world of light, order, and comfort… a world most have never seen.
The story follows Reid, a quiet and observant teen from the undercity who begins to question everything he’s been told after discovering something impossible: a way into the upper world.
Alongside him are his two closest friends:
Tess, a calm and practical realist who believes survival matters more than hope
Jace, an energetic and emotional thinker who refuses to accept that change is impossible
As they uncover the truth about the world above, their beliefs clash, their bond is tested, and the line between safety and freedom begins to blur.
TONE / STYLEAshline focuses on:
grounded character interactions
emotional storytelling
dystopian atmosphere
subtle worldbuilding through dialogue and environment
While the world is divided and harsh, the story is driven by relationships, trust, and personal change, not constant action.
VOICE ACTING DIRECTIONWe are looking for natural, grounded performances. Characters should feel real and human rather than exaggerated.
Emotional subtlety is important
Dialogue should feel conversational, not theatrical
Chemistry between characters is a major focus
Reid (Main Character)
Tess (Support / Realist / Strategist)
Jace (Support / Emotional / Impulsive)
“What happens when people are told their entire lives that the world above them is not meant for them?”
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- english
- male teen
- male senior
Line 1 (neutral / everyday): “We don’t have mornings. We just… start again.”
Line 2 (observing the world): “Everyone here acts like nothing’s wrong. That’s the scariest part.”
Line 3 (emotional shift / realization): “This place… it’s not broken. It was made like this.”
THIS IS A LEAD ROLE so lock in (If you audition I want you to cry at the end)
- english
- female senior
- female teen
- female young adult
Line 1 (practical / grounded): “If you don’t think ahead, you don’t make it here. That’s just how it is.”
Line 2 (shutting down hope): “Change doesn’t keep you alive. Choices do.”
Line 3 (slightly more emotional but restrained): “I’m not being negative. I’m being realistic.”
THIS IS A LEAD ROLE Jace is the youngest cutey patuty of the group
- english
- male senior
- male young adult
- male teen
Line 1 (casual / joking): “I swear there’s gotta be more than this place… even if I have to dig it up myself.”
Line 2 (frustration / emotion breaking through): “Why does everyone just accept it? Like this is normal?!”
Line 3 (serious moment): “If nobody else is gonna change anything… then why are we still waiting?”
Jerry is a background character that has 2 lines in the entire show, but that doesn't stop him from being the goat.
- english
- male child
- male senior
- male adult
- male teen
- male young adult
AHHH!!
I like.. bananas
AH! ROBBERS!
!THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT ROLE! You'll need to match the style of animation!
- english
- 2d animation
*Say something you think would fit*
Music making guy
- english
- background music
*Say something you think would fit*
You'll help me design the characters, yay!
- english
- digital drawing
- character creation
*Say something you think would fit*
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