Eclipsed
Type of Film: 2D animated short film
Duration: 5 minutes
Genre: Fantasy
SynopsisChesa is a young witch who grew up with her best friends in a small town on the coast. Her friends dreamed of greatness while she had no dreams of her own. She stayed in her hometown and her friends went off to pursue their dreams. When they come back to visit during a full moon festival, a mysterious attack from the creatures known as "The Eclipsed" helps bring Chesa's full potential to light.
RequirementsMust have good mic quality! No phone or headset mics please :)
Little to no background noise
Pronunciations:
Chesa (CHEH-suh)
Altair (ALL-tair)
Isko (EES-koh)
I wanted this film to be in a tropical, Philippines-inspired fantasy setting.
Filipino accents are appreciated but not required!
I don't have a discord so messaging will primarily be through email or through this website :)
Just a heads up! This project will be submitted to a film festival. If you are not comfortable with that, this project may not be right for you.
Thank you so so much for all of your auditions!! It was tough choosing between so many amazing auditions! You all did a wonderful job and I'm honored you chose to audition!
To those who were chosen, congratulations! To those who weren't chosen, I wish you the best in your future endeavors! <3
Major Role
Character Description:
Altair is a passionate, bright 20-something Avian hybrid warrior! He is charismatic, enthusiastic, and always willing to lend a hand. He sometimes gets caught up in his enjoyment, but is a reliable friend that you can always count on. He has all the makings of an upcoming hero, but he can get in over his head at times. He is one of Chesa's best friends and always tries to cheer her up when she gets too caught up in her thoughts.
Vocal Tone:
Mid-low range. Young male adult. Energetic and charismatic with the kindness of an older brother type of vibe
Notes:
(excited / first time seeing her in a long time) Chesa! Long time no see!
(reassuring/lightening the mood) Aw don't undersell yourself, Chesa! I've heard your potions are top tier!
(serious) You guys protect the villagers. (confidently with a wink) I'll take care of these guys!
Major Role
Character Description:
Isko is a calm, introspective 20-something merchant pig hybrid. She keeps her cool in most hard situations and is good at reading people. She is the one you go to if you need advice and is always willing to do more than enough to help those that need it. She is a tank when it comes to defensive magic and used this to help people as she travelled as a merchant. She is very close to her best friends: Chesa and Altair. She often reigns in Altair's impulsiveness and notices when Chesa needs a push to come out of her shell.
Vocal Tone:
Mid-low range. Young female adult. Mature and level-headed with deep empathy for those around her.
Notes:
(Happy to see Chesa after a long time) So, we heard you’ve made quite a name for yourself! I heard you’re running the potion shop now?
(determined/concerned) Okay, but fall back if you get overwhelmed. We can meet back at the fountain!
(confident as she creates an opening for her team) Leave it to me. You’ll only have a few moments, Chesa!
Major Role
Character Description:
Chesa is a quiet, kind 20-something witch. Chesa's magic is versatile, but she specializes in infusing magic into water to create potions that can be helpful to the hometown she lives in. She isn't confident in her abilities and doubts whether or not she can be considered to be on the same level as her best friends, Altair and Isko. She is insecure about her place in the world but has a bad habit of keeping her true feelings to herself. She loves her best friends and highly respects their abilities, but is a little jealous of how they were able to pursue their dreams while she is still aimless.
Vocal Tone:
Medium-high to medium range. Young female adult. Soft-spoken, kind, and uncertain at times.
Notes:
(light-hearted but pessimistic towards herself) Oh please, what I've been doing is nothing compared to what you two have been up to.
(Worried) I can’t relight it..The eclipsed must be taking advantage of the cloudy night..I’ve never seen so many...
(kindly, while giving something to a child) There! It’s a blessing from the moon to protect you. Now the dark won’t be so scary, right?
Minor Role
Character Description:
A younger version of Altair (around 7-10 years old) who dreams of becoming a warrior that can defeat powerful monsters. He is energetic and enthusiastic to a fault. He thinks he and his best friends, Chesa and Isko, will become the greatest people ever.
Vocal Tone:
High young adolescent male. Excited and abundantly optimistic.
Note:
(Excited) When I grow up, I want to be a brave warrior! Fighting huuuge monsters!
(Excited reassurance) That’s fine! Maybe you can do something with your magic like learn to explode monsters with your mind!
Minor Role
Character Description:
A younger version of Isko (around 8-11 years old) who dreams of becoming a merchant that travels and helps people. She is reserved and a bit embarrassed to voice her dreams to help people since she wants to come across as cool. She cares about her two friend, Altair and Chesa, a whole lot and only wishes for them to be happy with whatever they do in the future.
Vocal Tone:
High young adolescent female. More introverted and thoughtful and pretending to be like a wise older sister to her friends.
Note:
(thoughtful) I think I might be like my parents and travel around as a merchant. (becomes self-conscious and kinda mutters)) and Help people and stuff
(scolding) She isn’t violent like you, Altair! (encouraging Chesa) Oh I know! How about your potions you like to make? Those are cool!
Minor Role
Character Description:
A younger version of Chesa (around 7-10 years old) who currently hasn’t thought about her future past tomorrow. She lives for today and enjoys hanging out with her best friends, Isko and Altair. She relies on the two of them to help her through her thoughts and is always comforted by them as she tends to worry.
Vocal Tone:
High young adolescent female. Carefree yet nervous about holding up to her friend‘s aspirations.
Note:
(giggles at Altair's antics)
(disappointed/sad) I don’t have any cool dreams like you guys do. I don’t know what I wanna do..
Minor Role
Character Description:
This side character is an elven mother in her early 30s by human standards. She is a kind soul with a young son. She knows Chesa as a reliable young lady who works at the potion shop. She had commissioned a potion to help with her child’s fear of the dark during the full moon festival.
Vocal Tone:
Any range. Mature, reassuring motherly tone. The type to speak without worry of messing up her words.
(Grateful) Aw it’s perfect! (Ushering her son to accept a gift) Here, she made this for you.
Minor Role
Character Description:
A young elven boy who is attending his first full moon festival. The festival takes place at night so his mom ordered a potion from Chesa to help with this. He’s a bit shy but is naturally curious and good natured.
Vocal Tone:
High to medium-high range. Young adolescent boy. A bit reserved but not overly quiet.
(Accepting a gift) Thank you, Miss Chesa!
Minor Role
Character Description:
An older well-tempered man who runs one of the food stalls with his wife during the festival. He is loud and can come across as overbearing but he means well. He’s known as Chesa, Isko, and Altair since they were children.
Vocal Tone:
Low range. Older and slightly gruff voice. Like an older uncle who speaks his mind often.
(Fondly) Altair! You’re so skinny! How’s a boy like you defeating monsters when you don’t eat?
(Amused) Don’t be so modest! You two have done a great deal!
Minor Role
Character Description:
An older avian hybrid women who runs the food stall with her husband. She is kind and is always looking for the younger folks, offering her food even if she should be charging for it. She likes to talk about what she’s thinking about, unaware it may hurt others’ feelings.
Vocal Tone:
High to medium-high tone. Soft and kind. A bit naggy but in a well-meaning way. Never harsh and a bit air-headed.
(Happily surprised) Well if it isn’t Altair and Isko! Come come! Come eat!
(Pleasantly proud) Oh of course! This whole town is always looking out for news of our hometown heroes!
