Do I Clench my Fist? - Animated College project
Project Overview
Your voice will be used in our college project for an animated 7 minute Filipino film! It is called:
“DO I CLENCH MY FIST?”
The story is about Pula, an ancient Filipino war machine from a war long done and forgotten suddenly gets awakened after a long millennia of being dormant and forgotten, by a harmless old hermit woman named Lola Salam, . He has no recollection of what he did, but he still remembers what he is and what he was made for. He wonders if his fight really made a difference, will he ever see it and will the people recognize his efforts?
The story use another animated movie named “THE IRON GIANT” as a big inspiration.
There will be a total of 2 Main characters ,3 major side characters and extras. Each will have character sheets and voice claims that can help you deliver any of the characters lines, accents and mannerisms.
You should be comfortable grunting, shouting, and IF pursuing the roles of the main characters; can deliver emotionally impacting lines.
speaking in a Filipino accent is a bonus but not required
Please make sure there wont be any noise pollution and to make your voice is clear and unedited.
Don’t be afraid to try any of the characters as long as you follow the instructions and give us something we can work with.
Please remember
This is volunteer work! You wont be paid, as we are only college students
Auditions must be sent in .wav or .mp3
Voice Format is AAA BBB CCC
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS UNTIL OCTOBER 31 2026, GMT+8
Concept cover page made by Kaiyatoe
An ancient war machine that recently got woken up after an earthquake.
He/Him
Voice Claim: Aurelion sol
- english
- male adult
- deep
- steady
- Firm
“ NOT ONLY YOU INSULT BY ATTEMPTING TO PACIFY ME, YOU CALL ME MACHINE?! DON'T YOU NOT RECOGNIZE A GREAT WARRIOR WHEN YOU SEE ONE!? HAVE YOU LOST RESPECT!? “ Act insulted with arrogance as if you were just belittled in your profession.
“It has been quite long since I last set foot in a village, wondering… Did I fail? Or did any of it prosper during my absence?” Act like you’ve been longing to see the fruits of your unseen labor, unsure of what was the outcome.
“YES, THE PROUDEST OF MY KIND!“ Act like a proud soldier as if you’re the best!
An elderly woman living alone in the outskirts of a trading village, she's the one who found pula.
Voice claim : Grandma Sophie from Howls moving castle
- english
- female senior
- filipino
- all accents
- comforting
- kind
"A threat? HE WAS A GUARDIAN THAT GOT LOST IN TIME! THE REASON WHY WE ARE AT PEACE!" outraged
"There is no need to worry as you accomplished your task. Leave no room in your mind that you failed, Pula. That you see even someone as old as me can peacefully tend to this field." reassuring
"Aba of course! I am an old hag hiding deep in the forest for a reason after all." Be cheeky and goofy while making a self deprecating joke!
A warden and right hand of Lilim.
- english
- androgynous
- tomboy-ish
"For the last time. WHERE IS SHE!? LIKE HOW DO YOU MUD FOR BRAINS NOT KNOW WHERE SHE WENT!? SHE’S AN OLD LADY! SHE COULDN'T HAVE GONE THAT FAR!" frustrated and flabbergasted
"OI!! LOLA SALAM? YOU IN THERE? YOU KNOW YOU GOTTA ANSWER OR ELSE I WON’T LEAVE. WE'VE BEEN THROUGH THIS!"
"W-W-WHAT THE HELL?! WH-WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU?!" startled and afraid
Sworn in protector and peacekeeper of the village.
- english
- filipino english
- female young adult
- all accents
- strong
"STABILIZE ANYTHING YOU SEE THAT MIGHT FALL! TIE DOWN ANY VALUABLES AND DO NOT LET ANYONE GET CRUSHED!" loud struggling voice
"Hey- Hey Pia look at me okay? You need to calm down. You are safe, there’s nothing here that can hurt you." Soothing voice
"There’s nothing for you to explain! You are considered a threat to this village!" a stern authoritative voice,
Wise and ancient figures and also leaders of the village.
- female senior
- filipino english
- soft
- all accents
Calm yourself, this is no time to be in fear in this type of situation. If what you say is real, it could very well be much of a threat to our home.
Wise and ancient figures and also leaders of the village.
- female senior
- all accents
- filipino english
There's no need to be so hasty and waste soldiers, we do not know where it is, we do not know how strong it is and we do not even know if they are a threat.
Wise and ancient figures and also leaders of the village.
- male senior
- cold
- stern
- all accents
- filipino english
They’ve chosen to live the way they want and should fend for themselves.
COMMENCE ATTACK!
VICTORY IS UPON US!!!
grunts
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