The curse behind castle walls

The curse behind castle walls

Project Overview

Project Title:

The Creature Behind Castle Walls

Project Type:

Animated Series (Sci-Fi / Detective / Horror)

Project Description:

"The Creature Behind Castle Walls" is a teen-led animated series that blends sci-fi mystery with psychological horror.

The Story:

A group of teens are hired by the government on a private mission to track a mysterious anomaly.

When they hear rumors about strange disappearances happening in the current ruling castle-an old but still actively used royal residence-they go undercover as castle workers to investigate from the inside.

As they dig deeper, they uncover a terrifying creature lurking within the castle walls, along with the hidden cracks of royalty that the public never sees. The show explores themes of mental health, repression, and the secrets people keep behind closed doors.

Tone & Style:

Gothic atmosphere with deep blues, warm golds and oranges, and burgundy reds. Think detective work meets supernatural horror in a castle setting, with grounded character drama and psychological depth.

What We're Building:

This is a fully collaborative, teen-made production.

We're looking for passionate animators, artists, and writers of all skill levels to help bring this story to life. This is a long-term passion project with no strict deadlines-we're focused on quality and creative collaboration over speed. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, if you're excited about sci-fi detective horror and want to be part of a creative team, we want YOU!

Current Status:

Early development / Pre-production. We're assembling our core creative team.

Looking For:

  • Character & background animators

  • Concept artists & illustrators

  • Storytellers & script writers

All skill levels welcome-passion and commitment are what matter most!

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Project Roles: Animator Animator Animator Animator Concept Artist/Illustrator Concept Artist/Illustator Concept Artist/Illustrator Storytellers & Script writers Storytellers & Script writers Storytellers & Script writers Storytellers & Script writers
Animator
Animator
Animator
open
Unpaid

We're looking for drawing animators to bring our characters and scenes to life! Whether you're experienced or just starting out, if you're passionate about animation, we want you on the team.

What you'll do:

  • Animate characters and their movements

  • Work on scene animation and action sequences

  • Collaborate with the team to maintain visual consistency with our Gothic castle aesthetic

Software:

  • Any animation software you're comfortable with (examples: Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate, Clip Studio Paint, Krita, Procreate Dreams, or even traditional frame-by-frame)

  • We're flexible-use what works for you!

Experience level:

• All skill levels welcome! Beginners, intermediate, and advanced animators are all encouraged to apply

Demo/Portfolio:

  • Please share examples of your animation work (can be rough animations, practice loops, or finished pieces)

  • Links to your portfolio, social media, or demo reel

  • If you don't have much to show yet, that's okay

  • show us what you've got!

Is this a lead role?

No, this is a collaborative team position. We're building this together as a teen-led project.

Language:
  • english

  • *Say something you think would fit*

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Animator
Animator
Animator
open
Unpaid

We're looking for drawing animators to bring our characters and scenes to life! Whether you're experienced or just starting out, if you're passionate about animation, we want you on the team.

What you'll do:

  • Animate characters and their movements

  • Work on scene animation and action sequences

  • Collaborate with the team to maintain visual consistency with our Gothic castle aesthetic

Software:

  • Any animation software you're comfortable with (examples: Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate, Clip Studio Paint, Krita, Procreate Dreams, or even traditional frame-by-frame)

  • We're flexible-use what works for you!

Experience level:

• All skill levels welcome! Beginners, intermediate, and advanced animators are all encouraged to apply

Demo/Portfolio:

  • Please share examples of your animation work (can be rough animations, practice loops, or finished pieces)

  • Links to your portfolio, social media, or demo reel

  • If you don't have much to show yet, that's okay

  • show us what you've got!

Is this a lead role?

No, this is a collaborative team position. We're building this together as a teen-led project.

  • *Say something you think would fit*

Favorite role Save Role for Later Total Submissions Toggle 1 Submissions Apply / Audition
Animator
Animator
Animator
open
Unpaid

We're looking for drawing animators to bring our characters and scenes to life! Whether you're experienced or just starting out, if you're passionate about animation, we want you on the team.

What you'll do:

  • Animate characters and their movements

  • Work on scene animation and action sequences

  • Collaborate with the team to maintain visual consistency with our Gothic castle aesthetic

Software:

  • Any animation software you're comfortable with (examples: Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate, Clip Studio Paint, Krita, Procreate Dreams, or even traditional frame-by-frame)

  • We're flexible-use what works for you!

Experience level:

• All skill levels welcome! Beginners, intermediate, and advanced animators are all encouraged to apply

Demo/Portfolio:

  • Please share examples of your animation work (can be rough animations, practice loops, or finished pieces)

  • Links to your portfolio, social media, or demo reel

  • If you don't have much to show yet, that's okay

  • show us what you've got!

Is this a lead role?

No, this is a collaborative team position. We're building this together as a teen-led project.

  • *Say something you think would fit*

Favorite role Save Role for Later Total Submissions Toggle 0 Submissions Apply / Audition
Animator
Animator
Animator
open
Unpaid

We're looking for drawing animators to bring our characters and scenes to life! Whether you're experienced or just starting out, if you're passionate about animation, we want you on the team.

What you'll do:

  • Animate characters and their movements

  • Work on scene animation and action sequences

  • Collaborate with the team to maintain visual consistency with our Gothic castle aesthetic

Software:

  • Any animation software you're comfortable with (examples: Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate, Clip Studio Paint, Krita, Procreate Dreams, or even traditional frame-by-frame)

  • We're flexible-use what works for you!

Experience level:

• All skill levels welcome! Beginners, intermediate, and advanced animators are all encouraged to apply

Demo/Portfolio:

  • Please share examples of your animation work (can be rough animations, practice loops, or finished pieces)

  • Links to your portfolio, social media, or demo reel

  • If you don't have much to show yet, that's okay

  • show us what you've got!

Is this a lead role?

No, this is a collaborative team position. We're building this together as a teen-led project.

  • *Say something you think would fit*

Favorite role Save Role for Later Total Submissions Toggle 0 Submissions Apply / Audition
Artist
Artist
Concept Artist/Illustrator
open
Unpaid

We're looking for concept artists and illustrators to help design and visualize the world of "The Creature Behind Castle Walls"! Whether you're experienced or just starting out, if you love creating characters, environments, and atmospheric art, we want you.

What you'll do:

  • Design characters, creatures, and their variations

  • Create environment concepts (castle interiors/exteriors, Gothic architecture, atmospheric scenes)

  • Develop color palettes and mood boards that match our deep blues, warm golds/oranges, burgundy reds aesthetic

  • Illustrate key scenes and promotional art

  • Collaborate with animators to ensure designs are animation-friendly

Software:

  • Any digital art software you're comfortable with (examples: Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Photoshop, Krita, Medibang, or even traditional media)

  • We're flexible-use what works for you!

Experience level:

• All skill levels welcome! Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, we value your creativity and passion

Demo/Portfolio:

  • Please share examples of your artwork (character designs, environment art, illustrations, sketches-anything that shows your style)

  • Links to your portfolio, social media (Instagram, ArtStation, DeviantArt, etc.), or
    Google Drive/Dropbox folder

  • Even rough sketches or studies are great—we want to see your creative vision!

Is this a lead role?

No, this is a collaborative team position. We're building this together as a teen-led project.

  • *Say something you think would fit*

Favorite role Save Role for Later Total Submissions Toggle 1 Submissions Apply / Audition
Artist
Artist
Concept Artist/Illustator
open
Unpaid

We're looking for concept artists and illustrators to help design and visualize the world of "The Creature Behind Castle Walls"! Whether you're experienced or just starting out, if you love creating characters, environments, and atmospheric art, we want you.

What you'll do:

  • Design characters, creatures, and their variations

  • Create environment concepts (castle interiors/exteriors, Gothic architecture, atmospheric scenes)

  • Develop color palettes and mood boards that match our deep blues, warm golds/oranges, burgundy reds aesthetic

  • Illustrate key scenes and promotional art

  • Collaborate with animators to ensure designs are animation-friendly

Software:

  • Any digital art software you're comfortable with (examples: Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Photoshop, Krita, Medibang, or even traditional media)

  • We're flexible-use what works for you!

Experience level:

• All skill levels welcome! Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, we value your creativity and passion

Demo/Portfolio:

  • Please share examples of your artwork (character designs, environment art, illustrations, sketches-anything that shows your style)

  • Links to your portfolio, social media (Instagram, ArtStation, DeviantArt, etc.), or
    Google Drive/Dropbox folder

  • Even rough sketches or studies are great—we want to see your creative vision!

Is this a lead role?

No, this is a collaborative team position. We're building this together as a teen-led project.

  • *Say something you think would fit*

Favorite role Save Role for Later Total Submissions Toggle 0 Submissions Apply / Audition
Artist
Artist
Concept Artist/Illustrator
open
Unpaid

We're looking for concept artists and illustrators to help design and visualize the world of "The Creature Behind Castle Walls"! Whether you're experienced or just starting out, if you love creating characters, environments, and atmospheric art, we want you.

What you'll do:

  • Design characters, creatures, and their variations

  • Create environment concepts (castle interiors/exteriors, Gothic architecture, atmospheric scenes)

  • Develop color palettes and mood boards that match our deep blues, warm golds/oranges, burgundy reds aesthetic

  • Illustrate key scenes and promotional art

  • Collaborate with animators to ensure designs are animation-friendly

Software:

  • Any digital art software you're comfortable with (examples: Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Photoshop, Krita, Medibang, or even traditional media)

  • We're flexible-use what works for you!

Experience level:

• All skill levels welcome! Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, we value your creativity and passion

Demo/Portfolio:

  • Please share examples of your artwork (character designs, environment art, illustrations, sketches-anything that shows your style)

  • Links to your portfolio, social media (Instagram, ArtStation, DeviantArt, etc.), or
    Google Drive/Dropbox folder

  • Even rough sketches or studies are great—we want to see your creative vision!

Is this a lead role?

No, this is a collaborative team position. We're building this together as a teen-led project.

  • *Say something you think would fit*

Favorite role Save Role for Later Total Submissions Toggle 0 Submissions Apply / Audition
Writer
Writer
Storytellers & Script writers
open
Unpaid

We're looking for storytellers and script writers to help craft the narrative of "The Creature Behind Castle Walls"! Whether you're experienced or just starting out, if you love weaving mystery, horror, and character-driven stories, we want you on the team.

What you'll do:

  • Develop episode scripts and story arcs

  • Write dialogue that brings characters to life

  • Help build the overarching mystery and plot twists

  • Explore themes of mental health, repression, and the hidden cracks in royalty

  • Collaborate with the team to ensure the story balances sci-fi, detective work, and horror elements

  • Contribute to character development and backstories

Software:

  • Any writing software you're comfortable with (examples: Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Celtx, Final Draft, Notion, or even pen and paper)

  • We're flexible-use what works for you!

Experience level:

• All skill levels welcome!

Whether you're new to scriptwriting or have experience, we value your storytelling voice and ideas

Demo/Portfolio:

  • Please share examples of your writing (scripts, short stories, character bios, dialogue samples, fanfiction-anything that shows your storytelling style)

  • Links to your writing portfolio, Google Docs, Wattpad, AO3, or any platform where we can read your work

  • Even rough drafts or story outlines are great-we want to see your creative vision!

Is this a lead role?

No, this is a collaborative team position. We're building this together as a teen-led project.

  • *Say something you think would fit*

Favorite role Save Role for Later Total Submissions Toggle 3 Submissions Apply / Audition
Writer
Writer
Storytellers & Script writers
open
Unpaid

We're looking for storytellers and script writers to help craft the narrative of "The Creature Behind Castle Walls"! Whether you're experienced or just starting out, if you love weaving mystery, horror, and character-driven stories, we want you on the team.

What you'll do:

  • Develop episode scripts and story arcs

  • Write dialogue that brings characters to life

  • Help build the overarching mystery and plot twists

  • Explore themes of mental health, repression, and the hidden cracks in royalty

  • Collaborate with the team to ensure the story balances sci-fi, detective work, and horror elements

  • Contribute to character development and backstories

Software:

  • Any writing software you're comfortable with (examples: Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Celtx, Final Draft, Notion, or even pen and paper)

  • We're flexible-use what works for you!

Experience level:

• All skill levels welcome!

Whether you're new to scriptwriting or have experience, we value your storytelling voice and ideas

Demo/Portfolio:

  • Please share examples of your writing (scripts, short stories, character bios, dialogue samples, fanfiction-anything that shows your storytelling style)

  • Links to your writing portfolio, Google Docs, Wattpad, AO3, or any platform where we can read your work

  • Even rough drafts or story outlines are great-we want to see your creative vision!

Is this a lead role?

No, this is a collaborative team position. We're building this together as a teen-led project.

  • *Say something you think would fit*

Favorite role Save Role for Later Total Submissions Toggle 0 Submissions Apply / Audition
Writer
Writer
Storytellers & Script writers
open
Unpaid

We're looking for storytellers and script writers to help craft the narrative of "The Creature Behind Castle Walls"! Whether you're experienced or just starting out, if you love weaving mystery, horror, and character-driven stories, we want you on the team.

What you'll do:

  • Develop episode scripts and story arcs

  • Write dialogue that brings characters to life

  • Help build the overarching mystery and plot twists

  • Explore themes of mental health, repression, and the hidden cracks in royalty

  • Collaborate with the team to ensure the story balances sci-fi, detective work, and horror elements

  • Contribute to character development and backstories

Software:

  • Any writing software you're comfortable with (examples: Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Celtx, Final Draft, Notion, or even pen and paper)

  • We're flexible-use what works for you!

Experience level:

• All skill levels welcome!

Whether you're new to scriptwriting or have experience, we value your storytelling voice and ideas

Demo/Portfolio:

  • Please share examples of your writing (scripts, short stories, character bios, dialogue samples, fanfiction-anything that shows your storytelling style)

  • Links to your writing portfolio, Google Docs, Wattpad, AO3, or any platform where we can read your work

  • Even rough drafts or story outlines are great-we want to see your creative vision!

Is this a lead role?

No, this is a collaborative team position. We're building this together as a teen-led project.

  • *Say something you think would fit*

Favorite role Save Role for Later Total Submissions Toggle 0 Submissions Apply / Audition
Writer
Writer
Storytellers & Script writers
open
Unpaid

We're looking for storytellers and script writers to help craft the narrative of "The Creature Behind Castle Walls"! Whether you're experienced or just starting out, if you love weaving mystery, horror, and character-driven stories, we want you on the team.

What you'll do:

  • Develop episode scripts and story arcs

  • Write dialogue that brings characters to life

  • Help build the overarching mystery and plot twists

  • Explore themes of mental health, repression, and the hidden cracks in royalty

  • Collaborate with the team to ensure the story balances sci-fi, detective work, and horror elements

  • Contribute to character development and backstories

Software:

  • Any writing software you're comfortable with (examples: Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Celtx, Final Draft, Notion, or even pen and paper)

  • We're flexible-use what works for you!

Experience level:

• All skill levels welcome!

Whether you're new to scriptwriting or have experience, we value your storytelling voice and ideas

Demo/Portfolio:

  • Please share examples of your writing (scripts, short stories, character bios, dialogue samples, fanfiction-anything that shows your storytelling style)

  • Links to your writing portfolio, Google Docs, Wattpad, AO3, or any platform where we can read your work

  • Even rough drafts or story outlines are great-we want to see your creative vision!

Is this a lead role?

No, this is a collaborative team position. We're building this together as a teen-led project.

  • *Say something you think would fit*

Favorite role Save Role for Later Total Submissions Toggle 0 Submissions Apply / Audition
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