[ON HOLD INDEFINITELY] Nails For Breakfast, Tacks For Snacks
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Project Overview
What is Nails For Breakfast, Tacks For Snacks?
Nails For Breakfast, Tacks For Snacks (NFBTFS) is a CG animated short film project I'm working on.
What is it about?NFBTFS is a scifi comedy action drama about a man named Mike Cotard, who was seemingly found dead in a public Los Angeles park, and details the events leading up to his supposed death - which may be tied to a terminal illness and an illegal medical facility.
(i dont have a project image yet, sorry! i'll update it when i get time)
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Main character
A Canadian man diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. He is the husband of Kat Forester and the father of Noah, Hazel and Asher Cotard-Forester.
He is usually playful and jokey, but during the first half (before the "treatment") he is more lethargic and flat.
Voice Reference: Ryan Reynolds (specifically Deadpool)
- film
- male adult
- animation/character
- canadian
- canadian english
(tired) I'm sorry, kiddos. Daddy's just not feeling too good right now, I just... I need to go lie down-
(angry/defensive) Yeah, well I didn't, okay? We can't waste more money, Kat. We can't even afford rent!
(smug but still panicking) Well yeah, most American tech is dog shit.
Supporting character
The American wife of Mike Cotard and the mother of their three children (Noah, Hazel and Asher).
She's a mixed bag personality-wise; sometimes she's sweet and loving, other times she can be a bit snarky.
Voice Reference: Blake Lively
- american
- film
- female adult
- animation/character
(annoyed, not really wanting to talk) She told me not to worry about it. It's just a couple of days.
(concerned, talking fast) What does he have? Is he dying? Please don't say it's nothing-
(bluntly) Fine, if you wanna end up like that guy... have it your way.
Minor character
Son of Kat Forester and Mike Cotard, brother of Hazel and Asher.
He is about 9 or 10.
- male child
- american
- animation/character
- film
(pleading) Come on dad, please!?
Minor character
Daughter of Kat Forester and Mike Cotard, middle sister of Noah and Asher.
She is about 6 or 7.
- female child
- american
- animation/character
- film
(pleading) But daddyyyyy, we just started!
Supporting character
A semi-immortal superpowered Australian man. He's aggressive and distrustful, and doesn't take people's shit.
He has been held captive at this shady medical facility and is rather dishevelled. However, he is very smart despite his seemingly animalistic behaviour.
his accent is just standard - please do not make him sound like a bogan!!
Voice Reference: Hugh Jackman
- male adult
- australian
- general australian
- animation/character
- film
Look, mate, I don't wanna be here either.
Never seen 'em before.
You think they're stupid?
Minor character
A mysterious British "man" who works for the LAPD, alongside his wife, Tina Harry.
He's scary but also a little immature and sometimes dramatic.
Voice Reference: Lucifer Morningstar (Lucifer)
- male adult
- british (highbrow)
- film
- animation/character
(angry and upset) I should've known. I am tired of this torment, brother.
Minor character
Tina is a detective for the LAPD. She is the wife of Lucifer, ex-wife of Jessie Iglesias and ex-girlfriend of Agent Starr.
She is the mother of two children and often uses her motherly voice to scold Lucifer for his immature behaviour.
Voice Reference: Chloe Decker (Lucifer)
- animation/character
- film
- female adult
- american
(yelling like she's scolding a misbehaving child) LUCIFER- NO! DON'T YOU DARE-
(in her angry parent voice) You promised me you'd behave, Lucifer!
Minor character
Tabitha works for the LAPD as a forensic pathologist(?) and is close friends with Jessie, Tina and Lucifer.
Voice Reference: Ella Lopez (Lucifer)
- film
- american
- animation/character
- female adult
(nervously) He's... Warm?
(confused) Yeah! He should be freezing cold right now but instead it's like he just died.
Minor character (in this film) - whoever gets cast in this role will be used for other projects involving this character
A timid, anxious man with a stutter. He works alongside his brother, Dallon Moon, as a government agent.
He is Tina Harry's ex-boyfriend.
His stutter isn't written in the lines for the sake of readability.
Voice Reference: Sam Winchester (Supernatural)
- animation/character
- film
- male adult
- american
(frustrated and insulted) What- You weren't even listening, were you?
(slightly nervous, unsure of what to do) Uh... Permission to shoot?
(bluntly, to Moon; 'it' is referring to a barricaded door) Kick it.
Minor character (in this film) - whoever gets cast in this role will be used for other projects involving this character
An aggressive, somewhat emotionally distant man who only really seems to care about his brother and colleague, Jimmy Starr. He is a government agent.
Voice Reference: Dean Winchester (Supernatural)
- animation/character
- film
- american
- male adult
(angry) HEY, OPEN THE DOOR! I KNOW YOU'RE IN THERE!
(shouting) LAPD! Come out with your hands up!
(shouting, stern) Don't try to run! We WILL shoot if we have to!
Minor character
The doctor that diagnoses Mike. He is friendly and empathetic.
- male adult
- canadian
- canadian english
- animation/character
- film
(solemnly, struggling to stay professional) Of course, we couldn't be sure, so we took some fluid samples for further testing.
(voice quavering) I'm sorry, Michael... [sniff] It's stage four... There's not much we c-can do...
Minor character - can be any gender
The news reporter for the opening of the film.
- neutral
- female adult
- male adult
- american
- animation/character
- film
- television
- broadcast
A man has been found dead in a Los Angeles park this morning after a jogger reported a 'strange smell' while out on his daily run.
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