Mona And Her Friends PILOT Casting ! (ENG)

Rose is a princess from a royal family of heavenly origins and Hilal's girlfriend.

She has a strong-willed personality and can be quite authoritative, especially toward Mona whenever she believes the situation calls for it. Despite this, Rose is also capable of great kindness, compassion, and empathy during serious or emotionally difficult moments.

Deeply committed to her values, she has little tolerance for sloppy work or a lack of dedication. She can also find herself at odds with certain people around her, most notably her evil twin sister, Sanaa, as well as other antagonistic figures throughout the story.

Desired Vocal Profile:
A young adult voice with a strong presence, capable of conveying both authority and sensitivity.

Hilal is a prince and Rose's boyfriend.

He has a strong, protective personality. He can be quite authoritative, especially when it comes to protecting the people he cares about, particularly Mona. His temper can sometimes make him impulsive or even hot-headed in tense situations.

At the same time, Hilal also has a warmer, more outgoing side. He is extroverted, welcoming, and never hesitates to reach out to others. He can also be a little proud—or even slightly snobbish at times—without that defining his entire personality.

Despite his flaws, Hilal is a loyal friend his loved ones can always rely on, especially in difficult situations or times of danger.

Desired Vocal Profile:
Young adult male voice with a strong presence and plenty of energy. Able to portray authority, humor, and more intense emotions such as anger, protectiveness, and loyalty.

Cannonbolt is a character with an imposing physique and a muscular build. He is also the one who will make our protagonist Mona fall.

Despite his intimidating appearance, he has a warm and protective personality. Friendly, tolerant, and forgiving, he generally tries to act in a fair and thoughtful way.

Hardworking and serious, he is someone others can rely on, especially Mona, with whom he shares an important bond throughout the story.

Desired Vocal Profile:
Young adult to adult voice with presence and warmth. The performance should convey the character's strength, kindness, and reassuring nature.

Clarabel is a young comedian from North America.

Outgoing, energetic, and highly expressive, she brings a touch of comedy and lightheartedness to the group. She is known for her spontaneous humor and her sometimes theatrical way of expressing herself. However, her jokes do not always land and can sometimes lead to unexpected situations or misunderstandings.

Alongside her career in entertainment, Clarabel has a true passion for circus arts, to the point of considering a future in that field, even though she can sometimes lack patience.

Desired Vocal Profile:
Very expressive young adult voice, energetic, with a good sense of comedic timing. An American accent can be a plus, but is not required.

Isabelle is a young cat from Norway and Clarabel's best friend.

Very shy and easily frightened, she tends to be scared in many everyday situations, sometimes worrying about things as simple as the dark or minor problems.

However, when it comes to protecting the people she cares about, Isabelle can show unexpected courage, even though she usually prefers to avoid risky situations.

She has a surprising passion for mechanics: despite her fearful nature, she becomes much more confident when repairing machines or working on technical systems. Alongside this, she also works as a mail carrier in her town.

Desired Vocal Profile:
Very high-pitched, soft, and slightly childlike voice, with a fragile yet expressive energy. A light Norwegian accent can be a plus, but is not required.

Stéfano is a young boy from North America who may not be the smartest, but has a heart of gold and a gentle personality.

Kind, affectionate, and very caring, he is one of the most spontaneous members of the group. However, he can sometimes lack awareness or practical sense in certain situations, making him naïve and easily influenced.

Despite this, Stéfano remains an endearing person who is genuinely appreciated by his friends. He often brings a touch of unintentional humor and lightheartedness to the group.

Desired Vocal Profile:
Young voice, rather light and naïve, with a simple and natural energy. The performance should be able to switch between innocence, naivety, and genuine emotion. A North American accent is a plus.

Arthur is a gray tiger from Australia with a gentle and caring personality.

Calm, kind, and thoughtful, he often tries to support those close to him and see the best in others. He rarely gets angry, but can become slightly annoyed in certain situations, without ever losing his composure for very long.

Very protective without being overbearing, Arthur often acts as a reassuring presence within the group. He is particularly close to Stéfano and Clarabel, and shares a strong bond with Isabelle.

Passionate about music, he also writes poetry and plays the trombone as a hobby. His dream is to one day join an orchestra and perform in concerts.

Desired Vocal Profile:
Young adult voice, ranging from medium to slightly high-pitched, soft and warm. An Australian accent (even light or approximate) can be a plus, but is not required.

Monica is a central antagonist in Mona's story.

They has a personality and sensitivity that can resemble Mona's, but they have taken a very different path. While Mona tries to move forward despite their struggles, Monica has adopted a harsher and more confrontational view of the world, putting them in direct opposition to them.

Charismatic and determined, Monica easily commands attention and does not hesitate to act in a provocative or calculated manner when they believes it is necessary. They still kind of similar to Mona however,but in an evil version.

Desired Vocal Profile:
Young adult voice, confident and expressive. The performance should be able to convey both calmness and control, as well as more intense or even aggressive moments.

Sanaa is an antagonist connected to Rose and Sélénian's girlfriend.

Charismatic, impulsive, and highly confident, she has a strong personality and does not hesitate to assert herself in her relationships with others. She maintains a conflict-driven dynamic with the group, especially with Rose and the other protagonists.

Sanaa tends to react in a direct and intense manner whenever things do not go her way, making her unpredictable and difficult to handle.

Desired Vocal Profile:
Young adult voice, energetic and expressive, capable of portraying authority, anger, and verbal dominance.

Sélénian is an antagonist connected to Hilal and Sanaa's boyfriend.

He has a strong presence and a complex personality, often opposing the values of the group. While Hilal acts in a protective and straightforward manner, Sélénian takes a colder, more strategic, and distant approach in his interactions.

Charismatic and difficult to read, he can be both calm and threatening depending on the situation, making him an unpredictable figure.

Desired Vocal Profile:
Young adult voice, composed and confident, with the ability to shift from a calm tone to a more intimidating one.

Wreckingbolt is an antagonist connected to Cannonbolt.

He has an energetic, impulsive, and dominant personality. Very physical in the way he acts, he often imposes his presence through strength or direct confrontation. He represents a strong contrast to Cannonbolt, both in terms of temperament and the way he approaches conflicts. He also will particularly attract Monica.

Despite his apparent aggressiveness, Wreckingbolt can also show a certain sense of stability and loyalty toward his own goals.

Desired Vocal Profile:
Young adult to adult voice, energetic and powerful, capable of conveying intimidation, anger, and intensity.

Visual artists will be responsible for, but not limited to :

• Concept art

• Character designs

• Character reference sheets

• Background designs

• Storyboarding

• Rough art/sketches

• Clean-up (clean line art)

• Compositing

• Prop designs

• Promo art

• Etc...

For your audition, please provide a portfolio showcasing your skills and specify what you would like to contribute to (concept art, art direction, design, etc.).

You may apply for a specific artistic role or several roles depending on what you feel comfortable working on. :3

Someone who can help me come up with dialogue ideas between the characters and assist with writing the script.

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Someone who can help me write original songs or adapt/translate songs for possible covers if songs are added to this short film.

I will also need someone who can compose an original soundtrack for the pilot, character themes, as well as instrumentals for songs and possible arrangements if needed.

The music will need to be varied depending on the atmosphere, the location where the story takes place, the character, and the emotions conveyed by the scenes.

Don't worry if you are limited in terms of musical genres (for example, if you only know how to make lofi, hip-hop, pop, or electronic music but not other genres such as jazz, rock, metal, etc.). You can still apply. ;)

Around 2 to 3 people will normally be selected, but this number may change depending on the needs of the project.

I will also need one or two people at minimum to help with sound design.

This includes sound effects and foley.

Please note that if you apply, it is preferable to provide original sound design, with a fantastical style inspired, for example, by Hazbin Hotel or other animated series.

After all, the goal is to create something original, based on the characters and the universe itself. :)

The characters may also need their own individual sound design.

I already had a full A-to-Z script, but since it was not original enough and felt too similar to MLP, I decided to rewrite it.

Even though I already have many ideas, it is quite possible that I will need help improving the story, developing the script, and bringing new ideas to the project.

I may also need help creating the lore of the universe, developing the characters' backstories, and expanding the world itself. While I already have plenty of ideas in mind, an extra helping hand would definitely be appreciated! :3

The art director will help refine and develop proposed ideas.

To put it simply: I provide an idea (for example: I would like a visual of a scene featuring Rose and Clarabel), and the art director will help improve and develop that idea before passing it on to the illustrators.

This also applies to creating backgrounds, locations, visualizing specific places, and more. They may also contribute to how the universe works as a whole, character sound design, and other artistic aspects.

The assistant art director may also create moodboards to help illustrators such as character designers, prop designers, background designers, and others better visualize the artistic direction.

To make the comic feel more alive, I will need at least 1 or 2 editors who can help animate (slightly) the comic, the different characters, and the various panels, etc. (Recommended software: After Effects).

In short, this will be a motion comic.

They may also help with part of the editing process if needed.

Someone who can mix the recorded character voices to make them sound cleaner, more pleasant to listen to, and more consistent.

One to two people will be selected, or more if necessary.