Repost Announcement
Hello, everyone! Due to the amount of changes made to this project, I will be posting a fresh copy on June 1st. Don't worry, all of the auditions from here will still be considered for casting!
Clockwork Animated
Project Overview
WHAT IS CLOCKWORK?
Clockwork is a webcomic, created by comic artist, Chikuto.
Below are excerpts from here, to tell you a little bit about the story;
“Cog Kleinschmidt works happily as an artisan within the stronghold of the world’s leading empire, Mercia Fortress. He finds his life taking a screeching turn upon the arrival of a diplomat from the enemy Kingdom of Arcadia, who needs something from Cog - whether he agrees or not!
Cog soon finds himself trapped in the faraway Kingdom of Arcadia - an aristocratic haven with rich history and even richer tastes. However, Arcadia heaves with creepy undertones and conspiracies, but the citizens seem willfully ignorant of the bizarre events going on under their noses. Cog finds himself getting pulled further into Arcadia’s paranormal side, and decides the only way out is to solve the kingdom’s mysteries himself - with any help he can get from Arcadia’s stepford-like residents!”
THE EMPIRE OF MERCIA
“The Empire of Mercia is the dominant power of the world. It has a long history of warfare, much of which has resulted in their favor. However, they have been unable to bring Arcadia under the watchful eye of their empire, resulting in a great deal of tension between the two nations.
Mercia has rather ruthless methods of dealing with the few stray individuals who use magic - executions, assassinations - although with a sudden surge of magic-wielding terrorists, Mercia struggles with how to proceed. Just where are they coming from all of a sudden?
Mercian citizens pride themselves for their hard-working, homey lifestyles, and their steadfast attitudes. They are simple people who find comfort in friends, family, and food cooked with lots of love. Mercians are always ready to lend a helping hand to their fellow citizens, and work hard to make life rich and comfortable for everyone in the empire. However, at the first spark of danger, Mercia shows no mercy.”
THE KINGDOM OF ARCADIA
“Arcadia is the second largest power in the world, ruled by aristocrats and their beloved queen. When Mercia first attempted to occupy the kingdom, they were driven back by the world’s first airship, developed by Arcadia. A treaty of peace was formed to avoid further conflict.
Unlike Mercians who find comfort in simplicity, Arcadians take pride in their wealth, rich history, and a love of finer things in life. Many people around the world with an interest in theater, art, and architecture will find themselves gravitating toward Arcadia. However, due to Arcadians valuing blood and birthright above all, the divide between the rich and the poor in Arcadia is a large and unchanging one. As a result, a community of “peasants” has formed beneath the city, banded together and maintained by the mysterious Ringleader.
As rich as their blood may be, it seems to be filling the streets as Arcadian aristocrats are routinely being found dead. With both a serial killer AND the Empire of Mercia breathing down their necks, Arcadia finds itself at a loss.”
MAGIC
“People believe that through the practice of magic, those who use it forego their humanity. Willfully indulging in an art that chips away at your mind and soul for personal gain, ultimately to render you a deadly threat to the rest of humanity, is the very essence of inhumane.
Believed to be through genetics, some humans inherit the ability to use magic from an unknown source. It is a well documented fact that those who exercise magic begin to act erratically, as the strain of a human using such a force slowly turns the user sick and mad with stress. Magic eats away at the user's sanity, sometimes without even exercising it. As long as it is present in a person, magic will steadily deteriorate their entire being until they are nothing more than a mindless, destructive time-bomb.
Mercia takes the role of purging the world of magic users, for the safety of all. For centuries, magic has been rare, and Mercia’s global conquest has been extremely successful. However, over the past seven years, there have been rumors and sightings of this power resurfacing at a worrying rate in the form of terrorists committing crimes in the name of Arcadia - and Mercia is unsure of how to proceed.”
WHAT IS CLOCKWORK ANIMATED?
As it sounds, Clockwork Animated is a non-profit project dedicated to animating the above story, approved by Chikuto herself. You may know it previously as ‘Clockwork Voices’, as it was just a fandub during the past year, but I’ve decided to return to the original project I began carrying out in May of 2016.
AUDITION GUIDELINES
It is very important that you are a reader of Clockwork for two reasons;
1. This project is for the readers, by the readers.
2. Passion is a must! We, including the author (Chikuto), are all independent creators and, therefore, put a lot of passion into our work. If you don't know the story, then you can't love the story!
A variety of voices are welcome and encouraged, please be as creative as you like!
Discord is required, as we have a server for easy communication.
Mic quality does not need to be perfect when auditioning, but, if cast, we will talk about upgrading.
You must be 16+ to audition, as this story contains mature themes (such as murder).
You must be serious about your role in this project and have a sense of responsibility, in order to meet deadlines.
LINKS
Chikuto's Tumblr
Chikuto's Twitter
Chikuto's Patreon
Good luck, I look forward to working with you!
Remember, watch out for the Aristocrat Serial Killer…
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Pronounciations
Kleinschmidt - [Kl-eyen-shh-mitt] Leveque - [Luh-vek] Christian - [Kri-stee-an] rather than [Kri-shtee-an] Vogal - [Voh-guhl] Dareaurum - [Dare-aor-um] Eberhart - [Eh-ber-hahrt] Esther - [Es-ter] Mercia - [Mer-cee-ah] Arcadia - [Ar-cay-dee-ah] Ravi - [Rah-vee] Jean - [Jahn] Nollet - [No-leh] Apoidea - [Ah-poy-di-ah] Bartholomew - [Bar-thal-oh-mew] Caelan - [Kay-lan] Khonsur - [Kon-sor] V - The Fifth VIII - The Eighth *This may be updated -
No set deadline!
I just wanted to let you all know that there is no set deadline yet for this call; I will keep pushing it forward until I feel that everyone has had a fair chance to audition.
Project Roles:
Audio Engineer
Lead Animator
Animation Team
Cleanup Team
Background Artist
Alexander de Leveque
Ringleader Gaz
Des
Kasper Hawkins
Ravi de Arcadius
Jac
Clo
Apoidea
Lulu
Elise Nollet
Jean Nollet
Lady Haydee
Alice
Caelan
Adrien
Anna
Aristocrat Serial Killer [ASK]
Osbert Altair
Cecelia Boucher
Audio Engineer
Audio Engineer
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Unpaid
This role would be responsible for putting the voices, music, and sound effects together, in sync with the video.
Please apply with a mixed audio reel.
Say something you think would fit
Animator
Lead Animator
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Unpaid
This role will be responsible for directing the animation team/animating the characters and scenes from the comic, mimicking the original comic style.
Please apply with an animation reel.
Say something you think would fit
Animator
Animation Team
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Unpaid
This role will be responsible for animating the characters and scenes from the comic, mimicking the original comic style. At least 3-4 animators are needed.
Please apply with an animation reel.
Say something you think would fit
Animator
Cleanup Team
open
Unpaid
This role will be responsible for polishing the animation for the final product, mimicking the original comic style. At least 4-5 cleanup artists are needed.
Please apply with a cleanup video (cleaning up a sketch).
Say something you think would fit
Artist
Background Artist
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Unpaid
This role will be responsible for recreating the environments from the comic, mimicking the original comic style.
Please apply with a portfolio.
Say something you think would fit
Voice Actor
Alexander de Leveque
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Unpaid
"Alexander is Arcadia’s ambassador, to be dispatched to other countries as an envoy of peace when tensions grow strong. As the final member of House Leveque, one of Arcadia’s most prestigious families, Alexander is a very proud man who longs to do his part in Arcadian history. He strives to protect his kingdom, and help restore Arcadia to a semblance of its a former glory - an illustrious kingdom that does not know fear. Alexander would willingly lay his life down for his kingdom and its royal family, although it seems his time is running out…"
- Chikuto
His voice should sound condescending, yet charming.
[TO CHRISTIAN] On top of that, Arcadia is facing quite possibly the most elusive serial killer in history. I require assistance with this mess. And by hiring Cog Kleinschmidt, perhaps I could hit two birds with one stone...
[TO COG] If you sincerely thought I would pluck an assistant from the scraps this empire has to offer, then you're a great deal more foolish than you look. So, I will make this easy for you. You WILL come to Arcadia and you will FINISH what your cold-hearted father refused to begin.
[TO COG] It has been a week. Are you even trying?
[COG'S LINE]
I made the effort to salvage ancient journals so you might better understand the hypothesis behind magic and its origins. Have you made the effort to read them?
Voice Actor
Ringleader Gaz
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Unpaid
Role assigned to:
andracer108
"Gaz lords over Arcadia's homeless citizens, who reside in the Catacombs beneath the city itself. No one really knows where he came from or why he devotes his life to helping the poor and the downtrodden, but he enjoys his work. Gaz gets them jobs the only way he knows how – blackmailing aristocrats and forcing them to hire his people."
- Chikuto
His voice should sound young, but have a slight drawl to it.
[TO HIMSELF] Well then... This should be interesting, no?
[TO JEAN] Wow, am I late, Stripes! I hope I didn't keep my most favourite aristocrat in the whole wide world waiting! What we have here, you and me-- I love it. Wouldn't wanna damage it. I hope you can forgive me. Love what you've done with the garden...
[TO COG] I think the real question is, who the Hell are YOU supposed to be?! Let's have a look at you, kid! No brains, no brawn... Looks like no manners, either! What business do you have in that fancy fortress, eh?
Voice Actor
Des
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Unpaid
Role assigned to:
dokidokialexkun
Des is a mysterious presence around Arcadia. As henchman to the ASK, he should sound dangerous, but also a little flirty.
[TO COG] Hey, hotshot--
[COG'S LINE]
You've got quite the unlucky streak going for you, kid!
[COG'S LINE]
The name's Des. Just a local loverboy enjoying the sights. You're off the hook, seein' as you're new here and all-- But I'm a slave for gossip. Mister Alexander's new assistant, right?
[TO COG] But, for real, I'm a huge fan of your boss! Braving Mercia for us poor regular folk!
[COG'S LINE]
Hey, hey--! Are you a fan of my boss's work?
[COG'S LINE]
Sure you do! You even saw his work up front...
Voice Actor
Kasper Hawkins
open
Unpaid
Kasper is a member of Arcadia's Five and Head of Police. Not much is known about Kasper just yet, but his voice should be deep.
[TO THEODORIC] The Ambassador will be but a moment. He is... dealing with a stowaway.
[TO ALEXANDER] It had best lead us to some answers, This killer is making my police force and I look like fools.
[TO CHRISTIAN] Tinkering with these contraptions is not my strong suit. Perhaps he can set it to Mercian Central Time for me.
Voice Actor
Ravi de Arcadius
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Unpaid
Ravi is the prince of Arcadia. He's only had a brief appearance, but we do know that he is still very young, so his voice should reflect that.
[TO ALEXANDER] ... Show my face? Make a speech? Don't I have any duty here at all...?
Voice Actor
Jac
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Unpaid
Jac is a part of Apoidea's Arcadian Police Force. He is Clo's brother and polar opposite, being energetic and (ideally) higher-toned in voice.
[TO CLO] Show some respect, Clo! We are Arcadia's Police Force! These people are depending on us!
[CLO'S LINE]
Funerals give me an upset tummy. Have the rest.
[CLO'S LINE]
I'm your only brothe--!
[TO COG] Cog Kleinschmidt! You -- Are under arrest! For the suspected murder ... of Jean Nollet!
[TO APOIDEA] YES, MA'AM!
Voice Actor
Clo
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Unpaid
Clo is a part of Apoidea's Arcadian Police Force. He is Jac's brother and polar opposite, being laid-back and (ideally) lower-toned in voice.
[TO JAC] Man, funerals are such a bummer.
[JAC'S LINE]
I'm depending on you to pass me another donut, Jac.
[JAC'S LINE]
Aww, you-- you're my favourite brother.
[TO APOIDEA] Huh... See, the way you phrased it...
Voice Actor
Apoidea
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Unpaid
Apoidea is the Police Commissioner of Arcadia's Police Force. She should sound stern.
[TO JAC & CLO] I said bring me the kid, not arrest the kid.
[CLO'S LINE]
I'm going to phrase my foot down your throat. Coffee.
[TO COG] Alright then... I'm Police Commissioner Apoidea. You're answering questions today, Jumpsuit. Let's make this quick.
[TO LULU & COG] Apparently, Alexander hired an assistant that could bridge the gap between The Five and Mercia's prince. Put his friend on the other side, and "inspire" Mercia to finally share information on their attacks.
[COG'S LINE]
No, he hired the right person. The fact that you're just another nihilisitic brat is the problem.
Voice Actor
Lulu
open
Unpaid
Lulu is Apoidea's assistant. Use a voice that you think suits her character.
[TO COG] Didn't the Ambassador... hire you as an assistant because you're the Mercian prince's friend? To help with this kinda stuff?
[TO HAYDEE] WELL EXCUUUSE ME --
Voice Actor
Elise Nollet
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Unpaid
Elise is Jean's daughter. She should sound spoiled and angry.
[TO APOIDEA] AREN'T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE PROTECTING US?! This MANIAC has been running free for seven years, and you still haven't caught this guy?! My dad is DEAD and you wanna come in here and question me?! Well, I have a question for YOU! Do your officers just sit around the station stuffing their faces with donuts all day?! Did their basic training consist of anything except finding their way out of a paper bag?!
[TO APOIDEA] I could find this killer before any of your sad excuses for officers could! You know what? I think I will! And when I do-- YOU'RE ALL FIRED!!
[TO JEAN] Nothing is going to happen!
[JEAN'S LINE]
Pleaaase, I just really wanna see this play! Everyone else in Arcadia is going!
[JEAN'S LINE]
You want me to be a social outcast? Is that it?!
[JEAN'S LINE]
FATHER.
Voice Actor
Jean Nollet
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Unpaid
Jean is an Arcadian aristocrat and victim to the ASK. Use a voice that you think suits his character.
[TO COG] Ah, yes... I requested this write-up. How generous of Kasper to go through the trouble.
[COG'S LINE]
Rather curious, aren't you?
[TO ALICE & CAELAN] ... J-Just the two of you...? Then... where is...
[GAZ'S LINE]
[TO GAZ] Uh, yes... Good afternoon, Ringleader.
[TO COG] Well, thank you very much for bringing these documents to me, ah...
[COG'S LINE]
I am very grateful, Mr. Kleinschmidt.
Voice Actor
Lady Haydee
open
Unpaid
Haydee is Jean's wife. Use a voice that you think suits her character.
[TO APOIDEA] My apologies, Detective.
[APOIDEA'S LINE]
But, my daughter is not wrong. You and your police force are an embarrassment to this Kingdom. An embarrassment that is costing lives.
[LULU'S LINE]
I will provide any assistance I can, but I have zero confidence that you will capture my husband's killer. It is time you crushed your Force into shape, Detective, before Mercia comes to do it for you. Now, GET OUT.
Voice Actor
Alice
open
Unpaid
Alice is one of Gaz's henchmen. Use a voice that you think suits her character.
[TO CAELAN] We gotta snoop if we want the scoop!
[ABOUT APOIDEA] She couldn't find my foot if I kicked her in the face.
Voice Actor
Caelan
open
Unpaid
Caelan is one of Gaz's henchmen. Use a voice that you think suits his character.
[TO GAZ] What do you think, Ringleader? ... Ringlea--
[TO GAZ] Do we really gotta? If we start snooping around now, we'll never get Apoidea and the police off our asses.
[ABOUT APOIDEA] Come on! We know you funnel all this murder-trivia to that wasp lady--
Voice Actor
Adrien
open
Unpaid
Adrien is one of Jean's housemaids. Use a voice that you think suits his character.
[TO ANNA] He's here... Y...You let him in!
[ANNA'S LINE]
[COG'S LINE]
[TO COG] OH. Oh, thank heavens. I thought you were... AHEM. I mean-- Please, follow me.
Voice Actor
Anna
open
Unpaid
Anna is one of Jean's housemaids. Use a voice that you think suits her character.
[TO ADRIEN] No way, I let him in last time! It's YOUR turn.
Voice Actor
Aristocrat Serial Killer [ASK]
open
Unpaid
The ASK is a mysterious, unknown killer roaming Arcadia and killing aristocrats.
There are no official lines yet; say something that you think would fit the character.
Voice Actor
Osbert Altair
open
Unpaid
Osbert is a member of Arcadia's Five and Head of Airship Development. Use a voice that you think suits his character.
[TO HIMSELF] Ach! Another o' Mercia's paltry cargo ships? How long do they plan on keepin' me waitin'?! Show me the big guns, ya puffed up empire!!
[TO ALEXANDER] Ohoho! Come now, Alexander! Yer makin' this old man blush!
Voice Actor
Cecelia Boucher
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Unpaid
Cecelia is a member of Arcadia's Five and Head of Weapons Development. Use a voice that you think suits her character.
[TO OSBERT] Geheheheh... I'm eager to see the artillery for this infamous dreadnought they're building! The gilly bug? The ghouly bust?
[TO ALEXANDER] Speaaaaking of assistants--
[OSBERT'S LINE]
Sounds like he needs to be PUNISHED. Send him my way?
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