Ragtrade - Animated Student Short Film

Ragtrade - Animated Student Short Film

Project Overview

Follow the everyday lives of seamstresses, salesmen and customers

alike as they survive another day in the beating heart of 1960s

Melbourne Ragtrade, “The Lane”.

‘Ragtrade’ is a microcosm of a lively and diverse fashion community

that is fondly yet seldomly remembered in Melbourne, Australia's history, preserved mostly through a handful of literature, memoirs and photographs.

Genre: Slice-of-life | Period Piece | Docudrama
Project Length: 2:01 minutes

Setting: 1960s Australia, Melbourne, Flinders Lane.


Auditions
Auditions will be held until the 4th of September, 12pm (GMT +12). At which point, casting will be announced 2 days after, 6th of September, 12pm (GMT +12)

Applicants can audition and secure more than one character.

All auditions must be able to replicate the 1960s Australian accent. Please see the following vides linked below for references. Each role will also have a corresponding voice reference.

Women take factory jobs to save for a home (1961) | RetroFocus

Are looks important to women? (1967) | RetroFocus

The quickest way to get into a fight in a 1960s Australian pub | RetroFocus
Who should handle the money in the home? (1961) | RetroFocus
Who's the boss of your house? (1961) | RetroFocus

Timeline
This project is required for my university program hence the turnaround rate for lines will be within one week (7th - 14th of Septmeber). Please only apply if you are able to meet the deadline.

Specifications
Upon completing the lines please follow the specifications below:

  • Good Mic Quality (no background noise)

  • .wav files only, 48HZ

  • AABBCC format

  • uploaded to a google drive folder, file name "character_1A_v01"

Payment

Please note that the currency is AUD.

Each role has a flat rate based on number of lines and complexity with a minimum flat rate of $20 AUD. Hence why some roles are required to play two or more characters.

If you secure more than one role, you will be paid in addition to both rates. For example, if you secure the role of Lisa ($40 AUD) and Worker #4 ($20 AUD), you will be paid in total of $60 AUD.

Payment will be made upon delivery of lines.

The payment method is a wire/bank transfer. Any other method is unfortunately not feasible.

Misc.

You are able to use the voice lines you have completed in your demo reel even before the release of the film.

Otherwise, all other material (i.e. animatic, plot, etc.) are confidential and must not be released publicly.

Contact
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me via discord, or instagram. I am less likely to see your message here on Casting Call Club.

@reallymjc - discord and instagram






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Latest Updates

  • 24 Hours Left Till Submission Close! + Male Role Changes!

    Hello Everyone!

    This is just a kind reminder that we have a little over 24 hours left until submissions for all roles officially close and for deliberation to begin. Afterwards, chosen voice actors will be contacted early on to be offered and accept the role.

    Male Role Updates

    Great news! I've added more male extras with spoken lines in the film; which means, I've decided to hire two male voice actors instead of one!

    The Salesman and Male Extras role will not re-open for submissions and the two voice actors will be chosen from the existing auditions.

    Both chosen voice actors will be paid the same flat rate of $35.00 AUD for 7 lines each. (previously $40.00 for 7 lines due to complexity of the role for one voice actor)


    Thank you for reading and to everyone who has taken the time to audition so far. Have a great day!



  • Salesman and All Male Character Extras Role Close

    Thank you for all the amazing auditions so far!

    Due to the unprecedented popularity of the Salesman and All Male Character Extras Role, I will be closing submissions for the role tomorrow (26th of August) at 11pm GMT+12.

    Have a great day!

Project Roles: Lisa Designer Salesman and All Male Character extras Worker #1 Worker #2 and Little Girl Worker #4 Worker #5 and Customer #2
Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Lisa
closed
Paid: Flat Rate 40 AUD
Role assigned to: ShayFair

Adult Jewish-Australian Woman aged 20-25
Total no. of lines is 8

Role: Lead

She is a hard working textile worker, working for the Designer. She is tasked to bring back a heavy roll of fabric in time before the show. Majority of her lines are panting and grunts except for the audition lines.

Please refer to the video linked below for voice references.
Women take factory jobs to save for a home (1961) | RetroFocus

Are looks important to women? (1967) | RetroFocus

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • Working Class
  • ausrtralian
  • animation/character
  • female adult
  • animation
  • 1960s Australian Woman
Other info:
  • multiple voices

  • *Panting* G'daaaay! *Panting* Come and see our show laaater! *Panting* (exhasuted)

  • "I'm here!" (exhausted)

Favorite role Save Role for Later Total Submissions Toggle 47 Submissions Apply / Audition
Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Designer
closed
Paid: Flat Rate 35 AUD
Role assigned to: Anna Maria

Adult Australian Woman aged 40-50
Total no. of lines is 7
Role: Lead

Experienced Fashion Designer and Store Owner. She is confident and poised and well respected among her staff and the wider Ragtrade community. Despite her strict demeanour she loves and cares for her staff.

Please refer to the video linked below for voice references.
Who should handle the money in the home? (1961) | RetroFocus
Who's the boss of your house? (1961) | RetroFocus

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • female senior
  • animation/character
  • animation
  • australian
Other info:
  • multiple voices

  • "Giiiirls! get back to work!" (Kind but firm)

  • "Does anyone know when Lisa will be back with the cloth?" (inquisitive)

  • "What a beauty! Don't you reckon?" (Satisfied)

Favorite role Save Role for Later Total Submissions Toggle 34 Submissions Apply / Audition
Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Salesman and All Male Character extras
closed
Paid: Flat Rate 40 AUD
Role assigned to: ThomasVA Marlon

Salesman
Adult Italian-Australian Male aged 20-25
Role: Supporting

A charming and flirtatious Salesman, who is only a few months into the job. He is an Italian immigrant in a loving relationship with Worker #4, despite her parents disapproval.

Worker #3 and Customer #1
Adult Australian Male aged 30-40
Role: Background

One-line characters. Both characters can have the same voice. Feel free to have creative freedom with the voice as long as the accent is 1960s Australian.

Customer #3
Adult Greek-Australian Male aged 30-40

Role: Background

One-line character. Greek Immigrant. As long as the accent is 1960s Greek or Greek Australian and distinct from the other, feel free to have creative freedom with the voice!

Suspicious Customer
Adult Australian Male aged 30-40
Role: Background

One-line character. A suspicious customer, trying to plagiarise the store's design. Rough voice.

Total no. of lines is 7

Please refer to the video linked below for voice references.
The quickest way to get into a fight in a 1960s Australian pub | RetroFocus


Language:
  • english
  • greek
Voice description:
  • male senior
  • animation/character
  • male adult
  • animation
  • australian
  • greek
Other info:
  • multiple voices

  • "Have a look around, I'm sure somethin' here'll catch your eye. That's for sure." - Salesman (Friendly to playful and flirtatious)

  • "Mind if I take a sample home? My Sheila wants to 'ave a go" - Suspicious Customer (Sly, Persuasive)

  • "Efharisto" (Greek "Thank you") - Customer #3 (Pleasant)

Favorite role Save Role for Later Total Submissions Toggle 39 Submissions Apply / Audition
Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Worker #1
closed
Paid: Flat Rate 20 AUD
Role assigned to: Holly Lindin

Adult Australian Woman aged 20-25
Total no. of lines is 4
Role: Supporting

One of the many textile workers for the Designer. Lively and fun-loving.

Please refer to the video inked below for voice references
Women take factory jobs to save for a home (1961) | RetroFocus

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • animation/character
  • australian
  • female adult
  • animation
Other info:
  • multiple voices

  • "Crikey! Traffic has never been this bad before." (shocked)

  • "Yeeeaah nah, I reckon she'll be alright." (optimistic, laid back)

Favorite role Save Role for Later Total Submissions Toggle 35 Submissions Apply / Audition
Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Worker #2 and Little Girl
closed
Paid: Flat Rate 20 AUD
Role assigned to: Thea Solone

Adult Australian Woman aged 20-25 
Role: Supporting

One of the many textile workers for the Designer. Responsible and a Realist. 

Please refer to the video inked below for voice references
Women take factory jobs to save for a home (1961) | RetroFocus

Child Australian Girl aged 8-10
Role: Background

One-liner character. Wide-eyed little girl that loves fashion.

Please refer to the video inked below for voice references 

What did kids do on school holidays in the 60s? (1967) | RetroFocus

Total no. of lines is 4

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • ausrtralian
  • animation
  • female child
  • female adult
  • animation/character
Other info:
  • multiple voices

  • "You're better off going on foot I reckon!" (Argumentative)

  • "Where 'ave you two been? Come on, get a move on!" (Lighthearted scolding)

Favorite role Save Role for Later Total Submissions Toggle 19 Submissions Apply / Audition
Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Worker #4
closed
Paid: Flat Rate 20 AUD
Role assigned to: SianLuxfordVA

Adult Australian Woman aged 20-25
Total no. of lines is 4
Role: Supporting

One of the textile workers for the Designer. She is born in Australia and is in a happy relationship with the Salesman, despite her parents disapproval of his immigrant background.

Please refer to the video linked below for voice references
Women take factory jobs to save for a home (1961) | RetroFocus
Are looks important to women? (1967) | RetroFocus

Voice description:
  • animation
  • female adult
  • australian
  • animation/character
Other info:
  • multiple voices

  • "That's me bloke. Not bad, ay?" (Lovey-dovey, Proud)

  • "Shhh. Doesn't matter. Me folks'll get over it. I hope." (Dismissive, optimistic)

Favorite role Save Role for Later Total Submissions Toggle 25 Submissions Apply / Audition
Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Worker #5 and Customer #2
closed
Paid: Flat Rate 20 AUD
Role assigned to: Genevieve Moore

Worker #5
Adult Australian Woman aged 20-25
Role: Supporting

One of the textile workers for the Designer. She is good friends with Worker #4 and likes to tease her and gossip.

Customer #2
Adult Jewish-Australian Woman aged 20-25

Role:Background

One-line character. Feel free to have creative freedom with the voice as long as she has a 1960s Australian accent.

Total no. of lines is 4

Please refer to the video linked below for voice references
Women take factory jobs to save for a home (1961) | RetroFocusAre looks important to women? (1967) | RetroFocus

Language:
  • Yiddish
  • english
Voice description:
  • female adult
  • australian
  • animation
  • animation/character
Other info:
  • multiple voices

  • "Alright. Romeo and Juliet." - Worker #5 (Teasing)

  • "A Dank!" (Yiddish "Thank you") - Customer #2 (Pleased)

Favorite role Save Role for Later Total Submissions Toggle 12 Submissions Apply / Audition
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