The Black Heart Mafia
Project Overview
Basic Synopsis:
After accidentally murdering someone, a young man runs away from home and eventually finds solace in a new family, who takes him under their wing. Eventually, this young man will learn that this "family" is far from what he thought they were...
(Takes place in the year 2076)
(This project will be "animated" in the form of an animatic!)
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As I am not experienced in drawing backgrounds, nor am I fully confident in my (poor) ability to draw backgrounds, I am hoping to perhaps get someone else to sketch out some backgrounds for me! I would preferably like to work with someone who has had past experience with drawing backgrounds, and someone I can easily communicate with.
This story takes place in a futuristic city type of setting, so hopefully you are familiar with drawing environments like that lol. I would need exterior futuristic city shots (ex. - streets with strips of glowing light on either side, tall buildings covered by gargantuan screens, flying cars, etc.), exterior/interior bar shots, exterior/interior house and mansion shots, etc.
I'm not necessarily looking for anything too crazy or detailed, I would just love a digital, sketchy-like style, where it is detailed enough to the point that the audience would be able to recognize the setting and where the characters are in a scene.
- english
*Say something you think would fit*
As I am not experienced in drawing backgrounds, nor am I fully confident in my (poor) ability to draw backgrounds, I am hoping to perhaps get someone else to sketch out some backgrounds for me! I would preferably like to work with someone who has had past experience with drawing backgrounds, and someone I can easily communicate with.
This story takes place in a futuristic city type of setting, so hopefully you are familiar with drawing environments like that lol. I would need exterior futuristic city shots (ex. - streets with strips of glowing light on either side, tall buildings covered by gargantuan screens, flying cars, etc.), exterior/interior bar shots, exterior/interior house and mansion shots, etc.
I'm not necessarily looking for anything too crazy or detailed, I would just love a digital, sketchy-like style, where it is detailed enough to the point that the audience would be able to recognize the setting and where the characters are in a scene.
- english
*Say something you think would fit*
This is our half Caucasian, half Puerto Rican protagonist! Timothy is a friendly, harmless 24-year-old man, who holds good intentions and has a good heart deep down. After running away from his trauma-inducing hometown, Timothy is forced to shoplift and reluctantly robs people for the sole purpose of being able to survive as a homeless man on the streets. Timothy often has traumatizing nightmares/visions of Richie, the man whom Timothy had accidentally killed.
(NOTE FOR AUDITIONERS: Please use the provided video link, as a voice reference for this character! I will also allow creativity, if you feel that you have a different idea as to how this character should sound! LINK: If My Original Characters Had A Movie Trailer... (ANIMATIC) - YouTube )
- english
- animation/character
- male young adult
- american
- adult
*Spoken in a melancholy, narrator-like tone* "Darkness. That’s all I’ve ever been familiar with. It was almost as if I was born with the curse of having nothing but awful shit happen to me at every corner. And the only ray of light I ever had was taken away from me when I was 18 years old. From that point on, things just got even worse than before. My lonely suffering never ended… I’ve already accepted that this is how my life would play out until I die."
*Spoken in a somewhat frightened tone, disguised as reassuring* “Anne… thank you. I was nearly a goner… I truly thought everything would end for me, there. My life had flashed before my eyes.”
*Spoken with a sense of desperation and extreme fear* “Please!! PLEASE!!! RICHIE!!! I’M SORRY!!!! I’M SORRY!!!! STOP!!! PLEASE STOP!!!!”
These are just for the minor bit of the story where Timothy shows off his Spanish speaking skills. I would preferably like to have someone who is fluent in this language (as well as English, so we can communicate). This role is posted, in case the VA recording the English lines, does not know spanish or how to properly pronounce Spanish wording.
(NOTE: I do not know much Spanish, so the audition line will be written in English... just know that when you audition, using the line below, they should be accurately translated/spoken in Spanish. Not English.)
- spanish
- adult
- male young adult
- animation/character
*Confirming something someone said, spoken in a nervous tone* "Yes, that-... that's right..."
Harper is the founder/leader of the Black Heart Mafia. She takes her leadership role very seriously. Harper is the tough but nurturing type of leader, who is very protective of her "mafia family" (especially her girlfriend, Anne). Every member of the Black Heart Mafia sees her as the "older sister" of the group. Throughout the story, Harper tries her best to make Timothy feel comfortable and "at home" in the Black Heart Mafia's mansion. (NOTE: copy this link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHRx2tXxUdy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== and use the female new yorker accent that is portrayed in that clip as a reference!)
- english
- new york (brooklyn)
- female young adult
- adult
- animation/character
*Serious, intimidating, & threatening* “You have no idea who you were just messing with, do ya? You seriously chose the wrong person to steal from, pal….”
*Casual* “Before we do anything else, let me introduce myself… the name might ring a bell… the name’s Harper Stewart… member of…. The Black Heart Mafia.”
*Calm and reassuring* “You are *not* destructive, Anne. And you aren’t dangerous either… please, believe me when I tell you that…”
Android (or "Anne" for short) is the right-hand woman/girlfriend of Harper Stewart. She is also an android who's intended purpose was to be a performer at... an adult themed club. On the outside, Anne may look like a supermodel looking to seduce you, but in reality, she's just as caring and protective as Harper is. Anne tries her best to keep her inner demons buried deep down within her, but once someone mentions "the incident" or says anything negative about her mafia family... she can get quite rowdy. (NOTE: Use the character Blonde Blazer from the game "Dispatch" as a voice reference: Blonde Blazer Scenepack - All Episode 3-4 Scenes - Dispatch)
- english
- female young adult
- adult
- american
- animation/character
*Crossing her arms, bluntly* “Babe, knowing you, I wouldn’t be surprised if you barged into his room without him knowing. I’ve witnessed you in the midst of doing it to Kai multiple times.”
*Spoken like she's slowly losing her patience and is trying to mask herself as being casual* * "“Oh come now, boys… This is just too immature and pathetic, don’t you think? Didn’t your mothers ever teach you to look at people when they’re talking to you?”
*Spoken like she's talking down on someone* “It’s obvious to all of us, that the true reason that you want to become leader… is to feel a sense of power that you don’t possess. You don’t actually care about improving this gang in any way… neither do you care about anyone’s well-being…. you just want to feel like you're in control and there’s nothing more to that. Seems pretty pathetic and immature if you ask me.”
Noah is the only Black Heart member, who isn't really favored by the rest of his peers. It's understandable, given how he often radiates an off-putting aura. He's a brooding man who prefers to keep to himself, and does whatever he wants, no matter the consequences. He also has moments where he can be... quite threatening and manipulative. Especially since he secretly wants to take over the mafia. (NOTE: Use voice actor, Aleks Le's normal speaking voice as a voice reference for this character: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXXcY-ODIiE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== )
- english
- male young adult
- animation/character
- american
- adult
*In a blunt tone of voice* "Who the fuck is this?"
*Casual but also slightly intimidating* “I strongly believe… that fear is the most powerful thing that exists in this hellscape that we call earth. If our current boss is growing soft and weak, and can’t exude fear anymore… then perhaps it’s time for a new sheriff to come to town… don’t you think?”
*Unbothered, with a chilling tone* “No need for those crocodile tears. You failed me… I asked you for something, and you didn’t deliver. You disappointed me… and you wasted my precious time."
Kai is the youngest member of the Black Heart Mafia (19 years old). People may assume he's your typical "emo teenage slacker" just from his appearance alone, but little do they know, Kai is actually incredibly smart. He's the one who builds and programs the Black Heart's weapons and gadgets after all! Oh, and he also finds Winter (a Black Heart member with a massive crush on him) to be very very very veeeeeery bothersome. (NOTE: Use the V-tuber "Shoto"'s voice as a reference for this character. Best Shoto Moments BUT HE'S ANIMATED! )
- english
- american
- male teen
*Irritated* “God da- Anne, why did this puny bitch have to come with us on this little adventure, huh?!”
*Casual and somewhat tired* “That guy barely cares about involving us in anything. If he decides to do something, he doesn’t even bother to tell us what it is or where he’s doing it. He just, *pops mouth* goes ahead and fucks right off.”
*Caught off guard* “I hate to say this… *gestures to Winter* But for once, I actually agree with her. How the hell was a nice guy like you, able to pull a stunt like that?”
Reagan DeCarlo is your standard "goth girl" who doesn't care to take part in conversation, nor start any. Like Noah, she also prefers to keep to herself, and is typically glued to her cell phone, 24/7. She is often straight-faced and only speaks when she needs to. On the rare occasion that she does speak, she often speaks in a flat tone of voice. Oh, and she could give less of a shit about people's opinion of her. (NOTE: Use Mira from K-Pop Demon Hunters as a voice reference for this character: Rumi and Mira's conversation scene FHD | Kpop Demon Hunters )
- english
- adult
- animation/character
- american
- female young adult
*Flat and casual tone* “My hair is naturally this dark… I just decided to give it a break for now.”
*Casual* “I wasn’t sure if it would suit you to be honest… but, this actually turned out a lot better than I expected.”
*Flat, but sounding slightly intrigued* “Even *I’m* interested to know what the deal is, with you two…”
Dakota is the "voice of reason" for the Black Heart Mafia. They are often very friendly and they're the only member of the group who rarely ever throws insults or clapback's at anyone. They'd rather try to confront people in a more civilized manner. They always try their best to help their peers, in any possible way that they can. They also hate to leave anything unresolved or, leave someone alone whilst they're in a melancholy state... (NOTE: Use the voice in this link as a reference. In the clip, their lines starts with "I know that we may seem scary...": If My Original Characters Had A Movie Trailer... (ANIMATIC) )
- english
- nonbinary
- american
- adult
- animation/character
*Coming across as somewhat timid* "You… you seemed a bit… uptight when we were all talking in the living room. So, I- I thought that… maybe I could come over and check in on you.”
*More casual* “I mean, when anyone joins our gang, they treat the newcomers like family right off the bat. The majority of us are misfits who aren’t satisfied with their old lives or just… didn’t feel like they fit in anywhere. So the Black Heart sort of strives to make everybody feel welcomed and… like they belong.”
*Calm and reassuring* "I- I know that we may seem scary, but… our bond is strong. And, the Black Heart Mafia… will never betray one another. Ever…”
Richie is the man who was accidentally killed at the hands of Timothy. He constantly haunts Timothy's mind and dreams, as a disturbing, horrid entity. He's supposed to have a gruff, low, and booming New York accent. (Apologies that there isn't really much to his character, but he is still a crucial part of the story itself, and there will be multiple scenes of him haunting the main character.)
- english
- adult
- new york (brooklyn)
- male adult
- animation/character
*Sounding like he's on the brink of death, also filled with utter hatred* “You… you… did this…. to me…”
*Sounding like he's on the brink of death, also filled with utter hatred* “You… you think you can just forget…? You think… you…. think you can just… leave… and pretend it didn’t happen?”
*Sounding like he's on the brink of death, also filled with utter hatred* “Someone… like you…...deserves to BURN IN HELL!!!!"
Bruce is the leader of "Bruce's Boys", a helpless gang who supposedly owe money to the Black Heart Mafia, after the Black Heart Mafia made weapons and gadgets for them. However, after letting the power get to his head, once he had these powerful gadgets in his possession, Bruce decided to get cocky and say "You know what? We can do whatever the hell we want. We don't need to pay you back." (NOTE: Use the character's voice at the 8:58 minute mark of the Hazbin Hotel Pilot episode, for reference!)
- english
- animation/character
- male adult
- adult
- new york (brooklyn)
*Serious and resentful* “The gang’s of this city… they never deemed us as anything real. We were phonies to them… a big fat joke… besides, how could we possibly call ourselves a real gang if it’s so easy to mess with us? ‘You’re pathetic’ they’d say…”
*Getting riled up* “We are a real, solid gang now! We are feared amongst the society of Veloedge! We will no longer be pushed around by anyone! No one gives orders or demands to ‘Bruce’s Boys’!!”
*Angry* “You and your infamous Black Heart Mafia… you guys act all high and mighty yourselves… yet you decided to take this STREET RAT into your perfect, precious ranks!!”
Joey was one of the gang members who raised Harper during her teenage years (Harper was taken in by a gang, before she branched off and created the Black Heart Mafia). Despite his intimidating, "tough-guy" appearance, deep down, he's a very sweet and nurturing man with a soft spot for Harper. He can be accurately described as a very "father-like" figure. (NOTE: Use Joel from The Last Of Us as a voice reference: 2 of Joel’s best lines from both games - The last of us and The last of us part 2)
- english
- male adult
- adult
- american
- animation/character
*Pleasantly surprised* "Harper? Is that really you?? I must be dreamin! *through laughter* Where the fuck have you been, kid?”
*Said with pride* “That’s our girl. Despite havin’ a rough exterior and bein’ able to kick ass, she’s always had that heart of gold deep down.”
*Sentimental* “The gang slowly started to decrease in numbers, and we all just decided to split off and go our separate ways. I know that our gang was active even before we found you, but… you were the best thing to ever happen to us, Harper. And once you went off to live your own life, things just weren’t the same anymore."
Rosalinda is a minor role in the story. At a later point in the story, she is called to meet up with Noah Everhart late at night, so she could sell deadly drugs to him. However, she isn't able to, due to her change of heart that occurred offscreen. She is supposed to be a timid, Latina woman with a faint Hispanic accent.
- english
- female young adult
- hispanic english
- adult
- puerto rican
- animation/character
*Timid and frightened* “I… I- I…. don’t… want… to make concoctions like that again…”
*Remains timid* “I- I have a new… better life now… a- a life where… I- I don’t need to make those drugs anymore. A-after… an event that had changed my whole life… I was inspired to become a better person, and turn my life around. I- I realized that that way of life, wasn’t healthy for me, so I quit the drug business, a- and I began owning an amazing-”
*Through tears of desperation* “NO! No, no! PLEASE please please don’t! Don’t do this, I beg of you! Please don’t do this!!”
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