Bongo Banana - Feature Animated Film

Bongo Banana - Feature Animated Film

Project Overview

Greetings! We're thrilled to announce our latest feature film, "Bongo Banana." This vibrant, action-packed animated feature film weaves a tale of monsters, identity, and bravery against the backdrop of a mysterious island teeming with wonders and dangers.

It's a high-octane, thrilling ride through a world where colossal gorillas clash with giant robots, serpents that tower over forests, and mysteries as deep as the ocean itself.

Logline: A shadow organization known as EDEN sends a death-loving fireteam on a mission to confront a giant gorilla and ape-like humanoids on an uncharted island, while facing internal questions about their personal identities.

Casting Call: We're searching for a broad range of voices to bring our characters to life. From the courageous General Elfman, the manipulative Mayor Bob Dobbs, to the diverse supporting cast, we're looking for expressive, dynamic performances that can convey the depth and nuance of our story.

Audition Details:


  • Language: All roles require fluency in English.


  • Compensation: Competitive rates, dependent on the character's screen time and complexity. Payment details and rates will be discussed upon casting.


  • Submission Format: Include three takes per line to provide a range of emotional nuances. Do not add effects or cleanup to your lines; leave that to our production team.


  • Promotion: Voice actors will be prominently featured on our promotional materials, including our website and social media platforms.


  • Sensitive Subjects: This film deals with sensitive subjects such as discrimination, toxic masculinity, and transphobia. Please be aware of this!


Joining Our Team:

Upon casting, we ask that you join our Discord for easier collaboration! This is the first in a very long planned series, so we're looking for people who will stick with us for a while.

Please feel free to add me, @MoonGroove, on Discord if you have any questions! And be sure to follow the team on twitter! @SpecialCakeHQ

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Latest Updates

  • AUDITIONS WRAPPED: A Journey to Bongo Island Awaits!

    WOWZA, SUPERSTARS! 💫 We've officially closed the curtains on auditions for "Bongo Banana," and let me just say, the response has been out of this world! We've received over 600 auditions, each one filled with passion, talent, and the kind of energy that fuels stars. Every single voice has added to the excitement of this journey.

    Here's what's next: Our team is diving deep into the sea of auditions, and we'll be reaching out to the chosen stars within the next week.

    Remember! We've also launched our official discord that you can be a part of! Join it here: https://discord.gg/RWTMkASMEz

    With galactic gratitude and excitement,

    Elysian Moon~<3

  • 400 Auditions and Counting: Our BackerKit Launch

    WHOA, SUPERSTARS! 🌟

    Can you believe it? We're on the brink of hitting 400 auditions for Bongo Banana! I'm honestly blown away; never in my wildest dreams did I imagine we'd see such an incredible turnout. This journey with you all is proving to be more exhilarating than a chase scene through an uncharted jungle!

    EXCITING UPDATE: We've just launched a sparkling new landing page over on BackerKit to keep our adventure organized and to ensure you're all in the loop with the latest updates and behind-the-scenes magic. Check it out and sign up for those juicy updates right here: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/585e8484-84df-406c-a586-035816de2fb9/landing

    But wait, there's more! The audition stage is still open for another week. That's right, you've got seven more days to throw your hat in the ring and potentially join the vibrant world of Bongo Banana. We're searching far and wide for unique talents who can bring this neon-drenched, queer monster romance to life - could that be you?

    We've also launched our official discord that you can be a part of! Join it here: https://discord.gg/RWTMkASMEz

    With cosmic love and an extra dose of enthusiasm,

    Elysian Moon~<3

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
General Elfman
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Paid: Hourly 20 USD

The youngest General in EDEN history. Their voice is disciplined and authoritative, but with a sense of fear and vulnerability. They have a commanding presence. Over the course of the story they transition from male to female, so we are looking for a trans or gender non-conforming performer.

  • "God… Damn it. Just my luck. Youngest General in EDEN history and I'm here. Stuck on some nothing island full of giant snakes and monkey people and now this! Captured by Lancelot Link!" (Showcasing frustration and disbelief)

  • "Fear makes you do bad? Fear makes a lot of people do things! That's not an excuse!" (Anger)

  • "I'm afraid too. Don't you think that? Don't you think all those people are afraid? I'm afraid every single day that I put on this uniform and go to work. I'm afraid of not doing anything of meaning!" (Demonstrating vulnerability)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Sandy Dubloons
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Paid: Hourly 20 USD

Sandy is a marine biologist who assists on the journey to Bongo Island. Sandy is supportive, thoughtful, but incredibly nervous. A massive nerd.

Voice description:
  • male young adult
  • "So you're the town historian! I have so many questions about the island's ecosystem and your people? And what about the ape-men? Gosh, where would I even begin with the questions I want to ask?" (Eager to learn)

  • "Egg, this is it. But you need to understand this could hurt you. I'm not a robotics engineer. I don't know anything about this." (Assuring, scared)

  • "I don't know, I'm a biologist not a… Actually a biologist maybe should know that, but I don't know. We have to stop him." (Frightened yet determined)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Egg Martin
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Paid: Hourly 20 USD
Role assigned to: KyleOttoway

Tech support for the team going to Bongo Island. He wants nothing more than to be a hero, but is too closed off and defensive. He slowly loses his mind over the course of the journey.

Voice description:
  • male young adult
  • "I don't even know what I'm doing over here with you guys. I should have a gun. I should be part of the assault team."

  • "Don't, Dave. Let's just focus on tonight. We can talk about whatever weird ideas you have in your head after." (Cold, scared, defensive)

  • "Help? One can help us! Only I can end this storm! I am the War Ape! I am the Mecha-Monkey!" (Hysterical, mad)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Dave Byrne
open
Paid: Flat Rate 20 USD

Dave is the medic of the team going to Bongo Island. He is a supportive figure, offering reassurance and wisdom. Dave has the ability to see the best in people and encourage them. 

Voice description:
  • male young adult
  • "Egg whatever happens. I need you to know you're stronger than you think. And smarter."

  • "Hey look at me... I've seen you. Not just as a soldier but as a person. You've got a good heart. I really… I admire you for it."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Debbie Harry
open
Paid: Flat Rate 20 USD

Debbie is the field leader of the team going to Bongo Island. He is fiercely proud of his identity. Assertive, aggressive, and a bit of an asshole. He has a tone that commands attention.

Voice description:
  • male adult
  • "It's my fucking legacy is what it is. Something you'd know nothing about playing with blocks."

  • "Alright, there was this one time in Mexico City, we had to extract this informant from the cartel mansion. Surrounded, outgunned, but we stuck to the plan. I led the charge, we got in, got out. Nobody left behind. Now that's what EDEN's about. Precision, order, the will to do what's necessary."

  • "Tonight, we show that oversized monkey we are on top of the food chain!"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Harlan Finch
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Paid: Flat Rate 20 USD
Role assigned to: RyanStewartVO

The "visionary" Director of the shadow organization known as EDEN. Eccentric, knowledgeable, and has a disregard of risks. His voice should be gruff, but reflect the passion he has for his work.

Voice description:
  • JK Simmons
  • "Belief is optional in this business, General!"

  • "You ever been to Tahiti? It's like that but with a giant gorilla on it."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Bob Dobbs
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Paid: Flat Rate 20 USD

Bob Dobbs is the cunning and manipulative Mayor of the 1960s-esque Levittown, a hidden utopia on Bongo Island. He should sound like a smarmy used car salesman, an old fashioned man.

Voice description:
  • male adult
  • "Please, allow me to officially welcome you. I am Bob Dobbs, the duly elected Mayor of this humble little town. And who are you?"

  • "Oh, Sandy, you see it as forced labor, but I see it as an act of divine creation. The pinnacle of man's triumph over nature. This isn't any old gizmo… We're crafting our own god, born of steel and smoke." (Cheerful, manipulative)

  • "You can make things right, Egg. You have the skills, the intelligence. You can end this cycle of violence and protect others from feeling this kind of pain."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Christopher Smith
open
Deferred: Agreed Amount

Harlan Finch's attaché. Confident and clear, Christopher is a bit of a jerk but still authoritative. 

Voice description:
  • male adult
  • "Next should be Jimmy Lenin codenamed Shadowplay. Stealth and infiltration specialist. If he doesn't want to be seen you won't see him."

  • "Your mission is to go to an uncharted island in the Devil's Triangle. It's covered by a harsh storm and we haven't been able to send any drones in. However, with the right equipment, you should be able to enter the island and secure your target."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Vivian Hale
open
Deferred: Agreed Amount

The town historian of Levittown.

Voice description:
  • female adult
  • "Oh, there's so much to tell... I can provide you all the information you need!"

  • "Because… This is my home. Like it or not I was raised here… And Egg, Dave… What happened to them, it's wrong. We have to make a stand."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Hank McCoy
open
Deferred: Agreed Amount

The town mechanic of Levittown. A gruff and salty old man.

  • "Glad you two are here to help me out. I mean it."

  • "The world ain't black and white, Doc. In the real world we need more than your book learning."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Additional Voices
open
Deferred: Agreed Amount

We need additional voices for smaller roles! Please submit your reel here if you're interested.

  • *Say something you think would fit*

Artist
Artist
Background Artist
open
Deferred: Agreed Amount

We're looking for Background Artists for this film! The style of this film will be very abstract, so we're looking for someone willing to get weird with it!

  • *Say something you think would fit*

Producer
Producer
Producer
open
Deferred: Agreed Amount

We're looking for a producer to help us with project management and recruitment!

  • *Say something you think would fit*

Artist
Artist
Artist
open
Deferred: Agreed Amount

We're looking for any artist willing to help us bring the story of Bongo Banana to life!

  • *Say something you think would fit*

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