First Clip!
I'm delighted to share the first completed scene!
https://youtu.be/2IeehQov_cs
Featuring the fantastic JP Wright as Carton.
(PAID) Fell Swoop - Original Musical Animatic
Project Overview
In the medieval-esque world of Tharen Fel, the disenfranchised youth flock to the Chaser's Guild-- an organization of freelance adventurers, explorers, and mercenaries-- to make a living, having been cast aside and left behind by both their elders and the ruling class.
Reinwil Coyle, a half-baked wizard and full-baked coward, accidentally finds himself tangled up with the Guild as well, joining his childhood friend Toren Esterwen and his significant other, Cyndil Elaran.
Oh, and it's a musical.
The goal is to make a full-length animatic of the pilot (around 30 minutes total), and after that? Who the fuck knows, shit's crazy out here. You see the news lately? My god. What a shitshow.
If you want to get a vibe, as well as hear early versions of the songs you might be singing, head on over to the project's SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/danemichaelbraddy/sets/fell-swoop
The writing is sort of specific in that it's very naturalistic. There's a sort of rhythm and a lot of self-interruption when a character has a new thought, as well as a bit of crosstalk. Keep it loose, explore, play around. Just sound like a regular person and you're already most of the way there.
Also obviously I want this to sound not-terrible, so like, have a decent mic. Ideally something more high-tech than a blue yeti and some sort of reverb-proof space to record in, especially for singing purposes. An AT2050 is what I've got on my end and so I'll consider that the quality standard. No headphone or headset mics (unless they invented some pair that sounds incredibly professional, then by all means prove me wrong like the snooty little bastard boy I am.)
And please don't feel the need to apologize for like, background sound or bad levels or reverb or bad mic quality. I'd much rather you not have those issues to begin with? Like, you can fix little problems like that before sending it in as long as you're, you know, doing the industry standard and quality-checking as you record. You don't have to-- and shouldn't-- send in something you feel the need to apologize for. I'd rather you send me a take you feel proud of. No hard feelings but it saves both of us time and saves you your pride.
You are viewing the logged out version of this page.
When you are logged in, you can comment, add submissions, create projects, upvote, search open roles, and way more. Login here.
Latest Updates
-
-
Project Length
So the pilot is going to be actually be about 40 minutes long, think in the vein of a two-parter, each part being 20 minutes long. The only roles this really affects are Cyndil and Develine, so I've updated the pay amounts for those roles accordingly. I wasn't anticipating this much of a turnout, thank you so much to everyone who's auditioned so far! Really lovely work from everyone.
Voice Actor
Cyndil Elaran - Singing Role
closed
Paid: Flat Rate 100 USD
Role assigned to:
nolaklop
This is a singing role, please include a sample if you have one.
Cyndil is a young elf woman who comes from a (formerly) noble house. Raised in a tumultuous household and entirely cut off from her family, she's struggled for her entire adult life to forge a path of her own. Driven, tenacious, but prone to spontaneous recklessness stemming from her subconscious urge to strike back at her family. Fierce and aggressive in battle, but kind and generous in all else. She's in a relationship with Toren, and close friends with Rein.
Think of Mae Whitman, Ashley Johnson, something in that range. Or something completely different, surprise me, life is short, death comes for us all
Here's one of the songs she's part of (yes that is me with my voice pitched up, shut up I don't have any friends) https://soundcloud.com/danemichaelbraddy/normal-friend-dance-for (this song isn't in the pilot but it'll give you an idea)
As far as the singing voice goes, somewhere in this area: https://youtu.be/IzDzpJcQ8l4
Basically looking for a very contemporary tone of voice, not much vibrato and mostly. And sing out, Louise!
(It's Cyn's name day, and her colleagues are throwing her a surprise party, which she hasn't really had in a while. Rein, who is not her significant other but she has a distinct affection for, is behaving weirdly. She feels more comfortable opening up around him that most of the people she knows. You can play this like she does actually have feelings for him if you want, I want to keep it up in the air.)
Hey, um... Thanks. For being here. I haven’t had a proper name day party in… a while… and it means a lot to have people I care enough about to even tell them it’s my name day in the first place, so…
(Cyn is trying to get Dev, the Guild financier to give the go-ahead on a job where Rein, who has never done any guildwork, is going to be her partner. She can't go without him, and she needs the job to keep her guild ranking. This is earlier in the story than the first line, so she mostly just feels a sort of friendly pity for awkward, sad Rein.)
Look, my word should be good enough. This kid’s got proper training at the most proper magical school you could think of. Plus... (Hint of pity.) --He kind of needs this.
(A letter she's written to Rein after their first guild job together. She's gifted him the artifact they recovered.)
My Dear Rein: Guild didn't see the value in broken things. Good thing we know better. Your friend, Cyndil. PS: Also enclosed is half the earnings we would’ve gotten, courtesy of Lady Coyne. Keep at it. Smiley face.
Voice Actor
Toren Esterwen - Singing Role
closed
Paid: Flat Rate 50 USD
Role assigned to:
TunnelBerg
This is a singing role, please include a sample if you have one.
Toren is charismatic, ambitious, and confident-- everything Rein isn't. But that confidence covers deep insecurity and fear. Despite his intense political views, Toren is tired-- For now, that tiredness is fueling his fight for true independence, but who knows how long that will last him?
He's in a long-term relationship with Cyndil, but lately has been focused on his work as a high-ranking Guild Member.
Think Poe Dameron, Flynn Rider-- basically your classic romantic hero with a hint of mischief. A good example of what I'm looking for is Will Friedle as Terry McGinnis in this clip: https://youtu.be/ODDIjBXBxJc
Here's the latest version of the song Toren sings in the pilot: https://soundcloud.com/danemichaelbraddy/something-to-burn
TORENHey, if it doesn't work out-- the magic stuff--Rein shoots him a look.TOREN (CONT'd)--not that it won't... Just know the Guild is always looking for new Chasers. If you ever change your mind, I'm more than happy to show you the ropes.
We're building something special out here, Rein. Something for us. Not from old money, not from some lordling's pocket-- ours.
What, come on, can't handle a bit of controversy? All those weeks in the slaughter fields didn't harden you up one bit? (now yelling after them)Well say hello to Imperator Elris for me, tell him he's about ten million crowns short of what he promised--!
Voice Actor
Carton
closed
Paid: Flat Rate 15 USD
Role assigned to:
JP Wright Voice Actor
Carton is the light-on-words, very conservative owner of the Crippled Pony Tavern. A real "man's man", a really "guys bein' dudes" kinda dude. Gruff, bald, hairy arms. Rein's boss.
Mm. There's plenty of lads your age looking for work. And board. Plenty of lads who won't complain.
Mm. Start 'em early, I always say. Nothing in this world you don't get by working for it.
Mm.
Voice Actor
Patron 1
open
Paid: Flat Rate 5 USD
Some drunk asshole. The kind of guy who doesn't tip.
(Seeing Rein sweeping)See, now-- there, that's-- That's how it's done!
Voice Actor
Patron 2
open
Paid: Flat Rate 5 USD
Some drunk asshole. The kind of guy who treats retail workers like shit.
When I was that age, you had to do things the right way. The-- the hard way.
Voice Actor
Develine Coyne
closed
Paid: Flat Rate 30 USD
Role assigned to:
Savy Des-Etages
Dev is someone who came from a bit of money, and is now helping to front some of the insurance costs of the Chaser's Guild. She has a fondness for Cyn, having helped her out of a tough spot a few years ago.
A larger, tired, overworked woman-- a dark sense of humor but practical to the point of blunt rudeness sometimes.
(Talking to Cyn, who has been pestering her for a new job assignment for days now.)
Ah, kid... You know times are tough. A lot of other Chasers need work, too. I mean, look at me, do-- do I look like a wizard? I can't wave my hand and create demand. Less commissions means less to go around. For everyone.You can't buy things with reputa-- actually that's totally not true, I see that now. That's a very privileged thing to say, I take it back.
Voice Actor
Soldier 2
open
Paid: Flat Rate 5 USD
Just one line. Soldier arresting a dissenter.
Trying to beat the record for most nights in a cell, Esterwen?
Voice Actor
Soldier 3
open
Paid: Flat Rate 5 USD
A bored soldier who guards the stockade. Two lines.
Last time, bail was seven crowns. This time it's twenty. It'll be even more the time after this. You see how this works?
Promoted Projects:
Comments
Public Submissions
You are viewing the logged out version of this page.
When you are logged in, you can comment, add submissions, create projects, upvote, search open roles, and way more. Login here.
hfawefaw