Furtails: Pilot [CANCELLED (for now at least)]
Project Overview
Hello! I am a small, miniscule content creator with ambitious plans. I've had an idea for a show called Furtales for a few years now, its gone thorugh several changes in format and story at this point. When it was first created, it was nothing like it was now, it was originally comedic comic strip about a fox and a protogen living together and going through hilarious adventures. Oh, how that has changed... alot!
Enough rambling on about the history. Now about the project itself. This product is going to be an indie animated show on YouTube if this, the pilot episode does well enough. I'm hoping that this project will rival the content glitch has been pumping out. (Might be too ambitious, but we'll never know if we can if we don't try)
An overview of the story would be that the Evil Queen Mareth decides to invade the country of Alterion for reasons currently unknown. Due to the queen's necromancy, she is able to keep a large army always ready, however, due to the inventions of the renowned Polaris, Alterions are able to keep up with the queen's attacks. One day, Mareth happens to find Xeo as a kitten, hiding in a barrel. Mareth sees that Xeo possesses the Mark of the Vitren, and decides to raise her and train her to be strong enough to wipe out the Alterions. One more thing about the story, this all takes place in a sort of medival setting with mostly modern technology.
As I said before, this is only the pilot, at least 2 full seasons od about 10 - 20 episodes for each are planned, but not expected if this pilot doesn't do well enough. On the other hand, if this does end up becoming a success, then expect me to come knocking at ur digital door, asking if you are ready for more.
One more important thing to get out of the way. You may see that almost all the roles are deferred. You will be payed for your work, but as im completely broke, all the profit made from this show will be split up evenly among my amazing and talented team! I understand that its a gamble, with a probability of maybe failing, I wouldn't lie about that. But on the positive side, if this does even half as well as The amazing digital circus did, thats a ton of money made!
I lookforward to seeing what all you talented people can do! And I will enjoy meeting those selected.
Btw, if you do get chosen, it is very important that you provide me your discord.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
Update 1: i realized that there are some revisions needed to be made to some of the non VA roles. So I fixed that. Also, realize that, you MUST have clear audio with NO background noise if you are auditioning for any of the major or lead roles.
Update 2: slightly tweaked Xeo's bio, and I changed Polaris' last name.
Update 3: someone brought up the fact that theres no age group listed for this project, so I will go in depth on that here. The content itself will be TV-14, there will be fantasy violence, and just a lot of fighting in general, as it takes place during a war, and the entire story revolves around the war. There will be cursing and blood in the show as well, but no gore.
One more thing is im going to start shortlisting roles as i get them, so that way, if I get tons of auditions, it would be easier to sort through them later on.
Update 4 : 3/30/2026
So ive made an ad on both YouTube and tiktok and I paid money for the tiktok one to be pushed through for more views (the audio ended up desyncing with the video on tiktok and I didn't notice until after I had payed for it, oh well.) So im half expecting to wake up to 100 more auditions. Although between you and me, I doubt that will happen. (But ill have the opposite problem i have now, and I would opt for that instead, better to have too much than too little. Am i right?) And ive started work on making some of the script for the pilot, realistically, it will most likely be done by the time the deadline is here, but me and my co-writer will most definitely go in and change some things. Possibly rewriting the script. Ive also been adding constructive criticism to some of the auditions( im doing this so everyone has the chance to do a voice that meet the requirements, and they also learn something about voice acting too if they're new to it), so might as make it official here. One more thing, I might be adding a character photo for Xeo's role soon, that is all.
Update 5: 3/31/2026
Altered the animator audition a little bit. I've also fixed a typo i found in the title. And due to a scary slow down in auditions, ive done some asking around in a bunch of places, as well as make more HELP WANTED ads on places, so hopefully, my project doesn't crash and burn due to no one auditioning for roles I desperately need to make this thing.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: if this project ever does well on youtube. Then that means that I can post a Kickstarter for future funding, meaning that future work will have a set payment, and hopefully a good payment too! So keep that in mind as you audition.
Update 6: 4/8/2026
IMPORTANT, EYE CATCHING CAPS SIGNALING SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO SAY, SO READ THIS:
So, may have read the title, and no, its not a late April Fools joke. This project has been canceled, but not permanently shut down, I will still leave auditions open in the case that if, by some miracle, I get enough people, but at the current rate, is highly unlikely.
ANYWAYS, as i mentioned above, this project will come back eventually, and that will happen when i get the budget to do so, I realize my biggest problem is money for funding, deferred profit share isnt gonna cut it. That and I need to pay for advertising as well as promo stuff. In the mean time, I will try my diggity darn best to get my YouTube channel growing to start earning money from YouTube to hopefully fund my show and the rest of my life as well.
If you want support me and this project, subribe to my youtube channel, it would help out alot!
CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@mr.toaster-i9s?si=6val39kOdu9Mjwna
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Species: Groven (cat, owl, demon, but demon only by the claws and red instead of white in the eyes)
Role: Lead
Overview: Xeo is a mix of demon/cat/owl called a Groven. Groven, in universe, dont normally have magical capabilities beyond what most normal people can do. However, because they are descendants of the ancient Vitren race, (they were a demon/owl mix) they can be born with the Mark of the Vitren, a genetic trait that has been lost due to centuries of Vitren mating with the cat population in another part of the world (That's a story for another time). And Xeo happened to be the first in centuries to possess this Mark. Which was noticed by Mareth and she decided to exploit Xeo to help the war effort.
Voice requirements: Xeo is a female, so she needs to be done by a female voice actor, preferably early 20s, but ill take older teenager. Xeo is roughly 20years old. I haven't decided exactly how old yet. It will depend on the voice actor, ig.
Audition requirements: Must be submitted in abcabc or aabbcc format. I WILL NOT take anything less, but if you want to do more than that, be my guess.
- english
- female young adult
- female teen
(Threatingly) Back off! If you don't stop, I will make sure that your actions will be the last you do in this world.
(Reapectful, scared, but trying to keep it together) Listen, Mareth, I don't mean to tell you what to do, but don't you think that there might be a better solution than violence?
(Apologetic, remorseful, fighting back tears) Rufus, i... im sorry for the things i have done to you and your people. Nothing I can say or do will ever attone for my sins. If you wish to kill me, go ahead, I will not stop you.
Species: Fox
Role: Major
Overview: born a swordsman at heart in the small town of yltis (pronounced WHY-EL-TIS). Rufus had always been fascinated by swordplay. And as soon as he possesed the motor skills to do so, he trained himself to be a skilled swordsman. But what started out as a hobby became a life goal. He needed to become a skilled swordsman to protect his village and his country. His mother was proficient had helped him train by the age of 12. But when she couldn't teach him anymore. Rufus had left the village to go train... with a grand sword master in the mountains.... yeah, completely original...
Voice requirements: Rufus is a male in his late 20s to early 30s, so if you are that old or you're capable of sounding that way. Then good, on a more optional note, Rufus has a slight southern accent, its nice, but not mandatory.
Audition requirements: Must be submitted in abcabc or aabbcc format. I WILL NOT take anything less, but if you want to do more than that, be my guess.
- english
- male young adult
- male adult
(Yelling) MOTHER! HOLD ON! DON'T FIGHT THEM BY YOURSELF... (quieter, more concerend, almost tearful.) please, I don't want to loose you too.
(Enthusiastic) Welp! Come on, gang! There's a lotta road to travel, and we're burning daylight, LETS GO!
(Convincing, or what you think would fit) Xeo, that was your name, right? You don't have to listen to the queen. She is only using you, you are just another tool to her. And what will she do after she's done with you?
Species: Cat
Role: lead
Overview: Sprixxie is a black cat mage, but she always wears a cloak, mask, and hat to hide her scarred body. She has a prostetic, mechanical arm that helps her with casting concentrated spells like an arm cannon. Sprixxie was always interested in magic, but there was no way to learn it outside of hard to get spell books and street magicians. She would often ask the street magicians how they do the spells, one day, she asked a seemingly innocent magician how to do a defensive fire spell, he told her. But he purposely told her incorrectly, so as sprixxie was out practicing in the woods, she tried the spell and it backfired on her, permanently scarring her body, and caused her right arm to have to be amputated by Polaris, who just happened to find her, barely alive.
Sprixxie, aside from her permanent damage, made as full recovery as possible. She vowed to not let anyone go through what she went through, so she founded the Solar magic Academy. The first school of magic in Alterion to help people interested in the art of magic learn in a safe environment.
Voice requirements: Sprixxie is a mid 20s female with a deeper, loud, but raspy voice. She speaks through a mask most of the time, so speak with a slightly muffled effect, as though through a mask.
Audition requirements: Must be submitted in abcabc or aabbcc format. I WILL NOT take anything less, but if you want to do more than that, be my guess.
- english
- female young adult
- female adult
(Lecturing) When I founded this magic school, my intention was for people to not get hurt trying. You, Mr.Davison, made choices that led to the harm of others.
(Sincere) Polaris, Thank you for always being there for me, I would be dead without you.
(Fearful) No, no no no no no no no. This can't be happening, (starts sobbing, and yells the next part) WHAT HAVE I DONE!?
Species: Fennic Fox
Role: Major supporting character
Overview: if you've ever seen the sonic series, then you might know about tails' story. Polaris' story is similar to that, in the sense that they both enjoyed inventing things and everyone thought they were insane for doing so. But thats where the similarities end. Polaris grew up in a semi rich family, so he was able have free time to work on inventing with his close friend Bob. They worked on projects together for years, all of them failures, but one day, when they were both just under 20 years old, they had a massive breakthrough in automation. Their success was noticed by the government and Polaris was funding and her very own department of the government called the technological advancements and creation dept.
Once the war started, her closest friend Bob went to fight and died to the queen's relentless army.
Voice requirements: Polaris is between early 30s and late 20s, but due to his smaller size, you can get away with being an ealry 20s or even teenager. Polaris is quite sassy and sarcastic. Im jealous of the person who gets this role, it'll be a fun one.
Audition requirements: Must be submitted in abcabc or aabbcc format. I WILL NOT take anything less, but if you want to do more than that, be my guest.
- male young adult
- male adult
- male teen
(Exasperated) oh, come on, Sprixxie, you need to take your medicine! Those are some nasty burns you have. You're never going to be back to your, well... mostly normal self if you don't take them.
(Loud, as if giving a speech) As head of the technological advancements and creation department, it is my job to ensure that my technology does not fall into the wrong hands, if my tech gets on the wrong side, we will quickly start losing our soldiers alot faster.
(Confused) wait... so youre telling me you need a... a what was it? A hummingbird-like spying device? I am going to say no to that. What if our enemies intercept it and learn the technology? Not happening!
Species: Vitren (owl demon mix)
Overview: alright, the big bad of the story! The evil queen Mareth herself (Evil queen is kinda corny, but fitting considering the context) I dont want to go too indepth with this one has most of her story will be revealed in the show. But summarized, she wants to take control of Alterion for herself. That is all I'll say for now.
Another important thing to note is that Mareth is the last surviving Vitren, she had discovered the secret to using her powers for eternal life, so she could rule her kingdom with an iron fist for eternity.
Voice requirements: deep and menacing most of the time, but able to put on fake sincerity and fake emotions when needed. Mareth is an older voice actor, however, since she is capable of immortality, any age range will do! Ill just tweak her design for the VA's age.
Audition requirements: Must be submitted in abcabc or aabbcc format. I WILL NOT take anything less, but if you want to do more than that, be my guess.
- english
- female young adult
- neutral
- female adult
- female senior
- female teen
(Faked, but believable, friendliness) Xeo, my dear, you don't need those Alterions in your life. All those inferior people will do is drag you down to their level. And you don't want that, do you?
(Spoken with authority to a large gathering) I have gathered you all here today to give you one little message, you all get the chance to fight for the glory of Duskas! So do your country proud and DESTROY THOSE ALTERIONS!!!
(Threateningly, spoken with malice and venom) So this is it, huh? After all I have done for you, this is how you decide to repay me? (Pause) (low and menacing) I should have killed you when I found you as a kitten, hiding in a barell.
As the name implies, these are characters too unimportant to the story to get their own section.
Voice requirements: any and all is accepted! Preferably, like all, with a decent microphone, but unlike the more important roles, id be willing to overlook some crappy audio, so long as its not too bad, but outside of that, if you audition for this one, and there aren't too many people, you are almost guaranteed a minor voice line.
- creature
- female adult
- female child
- female senior
- female teen
- male young adult
- baby
- child
- male child
- male teen
- female young adult
- male adult
- male senior
As long as it fits the theme, go wild.
Obviously we cant make an indie show without a group of talented animators! I understand that with the project being deferred, its risky to put so much time and effort into something for it to end up making you no money. But if you do end up joing my little team im assembling for a dream of mine, then I thank you sincerely from the bottom of my heart for agreeing to help me.
Audition requirements: submit either an existing animation you did or one you made for the audition about one or more characters from the cast list doing whatever you see fit
NOTE: you must be able to draw together in a similar art style. Also the animation needs to be 24 fps done in twos.
- toon boom harmony
- opentoonz
- Adobe Animate
*Say something you think would fit*
Now I wont be able to write entire scripts all by myself, I have a social life and other things that I have to put first. Not to mention half my idea suck. So what if I had a second mind working on the script? If we both have crappy idea half the time, that's still leaves the other half with good ideas, and two halves make a whole!
Audition requirements: simply submit any script you made in the past. Or make a short script about a guy named Bob going to the grocery store to pick up bananas, but there were no bananas.
- english
- plot writer
*Say something you think would fit*
We cant have a silent film with voices, that'd be pretty lame and boring to watch. So I need only a few artists to compose the score of the pilot. Make it all tense and exciting to whatever might be happening on screen!
Im accepting 3 artists. No more, maybe less, it depends.
Note: The preferred software mentioned are only guidelines, if you have another software you use, thats perfectly fine.
- english
- bandlab
- fl studio
*Say something you think would fit*
This is a bit of a minor thing, but still important! I simply need someone to do promotional art, and make ref sheets for the animators, nothing more! Ill accept 1-3 people for this.
Audition requirements: submit one of your art pieces or draw your interpretation of one of the characters.
- english
*Say something you think would fit*
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