Tales from the Puffington Bakery
Project Overview
Greetings, weary travelers…
Care for a pastry? A warm drink? Perhaps something enchanted to soothe the road from your bones?
Welcome to Tales From the Puffington Bakery.
My name is Kevin Wiebe, member of Film On! Studios, and I’m incredibly proud to present my girlfriend Madeline’s passion project. This series has been lovingly crafted from the ground up, and while it’s still very much an EARLY WIP, we’re excited to begin building the team that will bring it to life.
Series SynopsisIn the shadowed town of Gloomspire, aspiring magical baker Penelope Puffington inherits her grandparents’ rundown bakery and sets out to restore it to its former glory. Alongside a chaotic but loyal group of women—including a bubbly city chef, a hardened farmhand, a wandering tea alchemist, a clueless aristocrat, and a timid inventor—Penelope discovers that enchanted baking might be the key to warming even the gloomiest of towns.
Script InfoMadeline has completed an initial script draft that runs approximately 13–14 pages.
For those curious about line count expectations, this gives a rough idea of scope for this first installment.
We are currently searching for 6 talented voice actors to bring our six leading ladies to life.
This is a character-driven, project that blends:
Wholesome comedy
Light fantasy action
Emotional sincerity
Stay tuned — artwork and further visuals will be released down the line as development continues!
Current Production PlanCast our six leads
Record the dialogue
Release a storyboard/animatic early next year
Much like our other series at Film On! Studios, this project is fueled by passion and care. We aim to treat it with the same dedication.
Important NotesNO. We do not use AI.
All art, voice work, and production are handled by real creatives.
This series is intended to be kid-friendly — approximately TV-Y7 FV at most. Expect wholesome fantasy fun with light peril and comedic chaos—nothing mature or inappropriate.
PaymentPayment is negotiable and depends on line count and overall project scope.
We’re flexible—whether you charge:
Per word
Per line
Per project
All payments will be processed via PayPal.
Submission RequirementsIf cast, you will submit your recorded lines via:
Discord
Google Drive
Or Email
We would LOVE (optionally) to hear what made you want to audition for this project. This is not required, but we always enjoy hearing your thoughts.
Please try to record with a decent quality microphone. There’s only so much our editors can do in post.
Any submissions that are not the provided audition lines will be dismissed. No exceptions.
Thank you for considering joining us in bringing Tales From the Puffington Bakery to life.
Now then…
Who’s ready to bake some magic?
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Penelope Puffington is an aspiring magical baker who inherits her grandparents’ run-down bakery in the foggy town of Gloomspire. Determined to make her dream real, she fights to rebuild the shop—and bring warmth back to a community buried in gloom.
Bright, warm, and optimistic 90% of the time—bubbly dreamer energy with genuine heart.
The other 10% slips into frazzled panic, exhausted sarcasm, or soft self-doubt.
Expressive and emotional; she wears every feeling on her sleeve.
(Gushy, cheerfully nervous) Hiiiii! Penelope Puffington—future owner of a very successful enchanted bakery. Pleasure to meet you, Mister… Carriage Man!
(Cleaning up) Okay—sweep, sweep, sweep—look at me! Responsible! Capable! Not panicking at all! AH—SPIDER. NOPE. Absolutely not. That is your corner now, sir... Cobwebs… everywhere. Great. Love that.
(Tired and defeated; Daisy Delight barges in) *groan* Hi... Welcome to… the bakery that isn’t open yet. Or ever.
Daisy Delight is a relentlessly sunny pastry-chef-mage from Gloomspire’s rougher side who climbed her way into the city’s elite circles—without ever losing her heart. The moment Penelope arrives, Daisy decides they’re best friends… whether Penelope is ready for that or not
High-energy, bubbly, and fast-talking—sunshine in vocal form.
Effortlessly charming with a playful, mischievous undertone.
Even when serious, there’s a spark of warmth and excitement underneath.
(Inviting herself into the bakery) Helloooooo~! Welcome to Gloomspire! (looks around, then down, surprised) OH! (plops down beside her on the floor) Hi! I’m Daisy Delight~! Yes, like the flower and the sugar rush!
(Pulls out gift basket) I brought you a welcome basket! I didn’t know what you liked, so I brought… a bit of EVERYTHING! We’ve got honey-glazed scones, candied glowberries, almond butter tarts, sugared hazelnuts, caramel chews, and—oh!—a little jar of moon jelly!
(Cart chase; adventure mode activated) Isn’t this AMAZING?! My first official adventure with my two best friends! [Adeline: “WE’RE NOT. FRIENDS!”] Not yeeeeeeet~!
Adeline Applecroft is a hardened farmhand from just outside Gloomspire, used to fixing what breaks, lifting what’s heavy, and chasing off anything that tries to steal from her land. She’s blunt, wary of strangers, and hides a fiercely loyal heart beneath a gruff, no-nonsense exterior.
Low-to-mid range, grounded and firm—minimal fluff in delivery.
Dry humor and blunt honesty; rarely raises her voice unless truly pushed.
Warmth is subtle and earned, surfacing only in quieter, sincere moments.
(Entering bakery) (she sees Penelope and Daisy on the floor, unimpressed) You Penelope Puffington? I need a signature. (looks between them, judging) …Am I interrupting something. I’ve got a wagon full of the things you ordered. Figure you’ll want to deal with that.
(Warning to Penelope) Best be careful. Gloomspire’s full of cutthroats, thieves, monsters—(eyes Daisy)—whatever that is. [Daisy: “Hi, Addi!] *groan* Don’t. Don’t look at me. Don’t speak. (turns to Penelope) Friendly advice? Leave. Before it’s too late.
(grunting from the work) No. I don’t need help. Been lifting things since before you held a whisk. [Penelope: “It’s no big deal. We can—”] You can not. I’ve got it. [Daisy: “Come on, Addi! Teamwork makes the—”] Finish that and I’m stuffing you in a barrel. (cart starts rolling) [Penelope: “Uh… Ma’am? Your cart is—”] My cart is fine. [Daisy: “I think it’s roll—”] Do you ever SHUT UP? [Penelope, resigned: “Alright. Fine. You’ve got this.”] Wait. Why are you saying it like— (turns, sees it flying downhill) NO—NO, NO! GET BACK HERE!
Mei-Mei Moonbrew is a wandering vagrant-trader from the misty hills of Jadeleaf Province, renowned for her tea alchemy—blends that heal, soothe, and spark vivid dreams. Serene yet utterly unhinged, she sleeps wherever she lands (including the bakery before Penelope arrives) and serves as the group’s unpredictable wild card.
Soft, sleepy, soothing “tea monk” tone most of the time—calm even when things are weird.
Occasional sudden bursts of high energy/manic excitement (short, sharp spikes), then back to tranquil.
Dry, spaced-out humor like she’s half-dreaming.
(Drifting out of the shadows) Mm… what’s all the shouting about…? [Penelope & Daisy scream and start whacking her] Ow. Mm. Ow. Okay. That one was personal. (catches the broom mid-swing) If you’re finished… would you like to buy some mystic tea? (broom smacks it out of her hands) Wow. Rude.
(During Penelope's meltdown) [Penelope: “... And now I’m stuck with a drop of sunshine and a scraggly hobo!”] (upside down from the rafters, correcting her) Wandering vagrant. Titles matter. (slow blink) ...I am hanging UPSIDE DOWN... How did I get up here? I don’t know.
(Drifting out of the shadows... AGAIN!) Oooh. Conflict. (munching) ...I found popcorn in the rafters.
Beatrice Butterworth is a wealthy, upper-class noblewoman of Gloomspire with impeccable manners, a sharp mind, and a truly impressive talent for being adorably clueless. Bored to tears by polite society, she sneaks out in search of excitement and “adventure,” determined to experience real life—despite having absolutely no idea how it works.
Over-the-top aristocratic British accent: crisp, posh, and melodramatically proper.
Blissfully ditzy and dense—confidently wrong with cheerful entitlement.
Big reactions, but always “polite” and pristine… even while being insulting.
- aristocratic british
(Entering the bakery; snooty & oblivious) Oh my. How… interesting. (slides finger through dust, examines it delicately) Rustic. Yes. Let’s call it rustic. It will suffice. (drops her belongings onto Daisy without looking) Here, darling. Hold these. (To Penelope) You there—baker. I require your finest bread!
(During the cart chase) I say—why are you all running? You do know wheels exist, yes? (gasps softly) Unless…(thoughtful, dramatic whisper) You’re doing it for the challenge. How exciting! (to driver) Stop the carriage at once. I must immerse myself. [Driver: “Milady?!”] I am studying the peasant condition. (hops out, sprinting terribly) WAIT FOR ME—I WISH TO LEARN!
(After the crash; horrified to thrilled) (staring at herself in disbelief) My dress is ruined. I'm bruised In several regions. I appear to be covered in eggs. (long pause — then sudden grin) That was… EXHILARATING! (laughing breathlessly) Is this what danger feels like? It’s magnificent! We must do it again. Immediately.
Mindy Mintgumery is a timid yet intensely meticulous junior compliance officer for the Alchemist Guild who takes rules far more seriously than anyone around her. A brilliant gadget-tinkerer with a squeamish streak, she appoints herself the bakery’s regulator—labeling, logging, and containing every magical ingredient… by force of clipboard if necessary.
Soft, polite, and slightly shaky at first—professional tone that trembles under pressure.
Awkward when reciting guild regulations—she clearly still reads from her clipboard and stumbles over phrasing, even though she’s worked there for years.
High-pitched squeaks or panicked bursts when grossed out or physically overwhelmed.
(Entering the bakery) Okay, Mindy. You’ve handled unstable enchantments. You can handle… a building. (deep breath) You can do this. You can do this. You can— (Daisy accidentally sweeps crud onto her. Long blink. Eye twitch.) AAAAAAH—WHAT IS ON ME?! (spinning in tiny circles) It’s in my hair—it’s in my collar—WHY IS IT WARM?!
(Shy and awkward introduction) M-my name is Mindy Mintgumery. I’m here on behalf of the Alchemist Guild. I-I’m a junior compliance officer… (clutches clipboard, reading) Before you can legally sell so much as a crumb, you’ll need proper labeling, hazard containment, fire certification, sanitation approval— (flips page) —insurance, tax registration, guild verification… (nose wrinkles, glances at Mei-Mei) …and that one needs a shower.
(Walking away, muttering to herself) This bakery doesn’t stand a chance. Improper documentation. No safety seals. Random vagrants in the rafters…It’s like chaos follows that girl wherever she— (She is suddenly scooped up by the runaway cart) AAAAAAHH!
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