The Espionage Project (A Team Fortress Fan Animation)
Project Overview
Hello, everyone! This casting call is for The Espionage Project, a short Blender fan-animation based in the universe of Valve's Team Fortress! The short follows a duo of Secret Agents, Perry and Ronnie, and their mission to infiltrate the building of a rival company. Their mission is to gain intel on the secret project being worked on within. The short is focused on comedy and, when complete, should have a run time of about 10 minutes.
We're looking to fill out our team with voice actors, storyboard artists, and additional 3D animators. This project is done purely out of volunteer passion and is not paid gig. Collaborators will receive a credit at the end of the short for their contributions and role. Specifications for these roles can be found below.
General Specifications:
We use Discord to communicate between team members and operate in a central server. Using Discord and being a part of the server is integral to the development of this project and will make it easy for us to communicate and share progress.
Voice Acting Specifications:
A good microphone (unsurprisingly)
Be able to attend VA sessions with other VAs. Most of us operate on a USA afternoon EST schedule, please be able to attend sessions at these times
Storyboard specifications:
Supply examples of previous work while auditioning,
Our pending plan is to let you use whatever software you are comfortable with, then stitch it all together in Wonder Unit's Storyboarder
3D Animator specifications:
Please supply examples of previous work while auditioning
Proficiency with 3D animating in Blender
Be able to utilize The TF2 trifecta plugin
Working in the pipeline of blockouts, feedback, and animating
Who are we?
This short is being produced under the group known as Coaxion, we are a group of hobbyists who typically work on video games mods, but in this case are working on an animated short. You can view more info about us and our projects on our website!
Link to our website: https://coaxion.games/
Voice Actor
Ronnie is the younger of the agent duo. We need someone who can do a similar accent to our other Agent, they have a cocky attitude but goofy nature.
Agent 1 ref: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IrUcaoVcewN5bP5X9Fc5WG2zYNXI2R0v/view?usp=sharing
So.. what are we doin here? (interupting someone trying to answer his question) oh yeah I got that in the uhhh... mission briefing!
This seems like a one person job, yknow, get in, get out with the redprints.
They're not ours yet, so they're redprints!
Voice Actor
Hard working, has that Uncle can-do attitude, and often hangs around his buddy Guard during downtime. Showing him the things he's been tinkering with. Accent doesn't need to be super strong.
Well, I'm hoping that next time I make a pitch, the game will be too distracting for their CEO to smash it again.
So, how's that doodad I gave ya?
Well, I'll be down here workin' on the fixtures. Ring me up if ya need anything.
Voice Actor
The office worker is a bit of a dopey man who works within a frequently chaotic environment. We need someone who is able to do the same voice with a range of different accents and emotions.
Oh god not again. Please you gotta help me. I was told if I don't get this paperwork printed asap they are totally gonna give me a pink slip. (Panicked)
Can't… (puffs on his cigar) on my union break… (Uncaring, Texan accent)
CAN YOU GUYS CUT IT OUT WITH ALL THAT RACKET? I CAN'T CONCENTRATE ON THIS CALL! (Angry, the type where you are ready to throw something at a wall, Annoyed, and not in a Texan accent)
Voice Actor
The scientist is a smug asshole and a weak, cowardly man. He often likes listening to himself speak as well putting down those who he believes are beneath them.
Voice Reference: https://youtu.be/J9IGF4s8PQA?si=M4SjIK0hJZQG7Ef6 (Rusty Venture) (The bald guy)
Get him out! (angry) We cant have his filth in here... (disgusted)
B-But sir, I did everything you told me to. (Weak, timid)
Pssst.. Hey! Does my wig look fake to you? (Inquisitively)
Voice Actor
A tired, older, Irish man who's just done with the shit around them but sucks it up and gets his work done anyways. Doesn't talk a lot.
*sigh* I hate my job.
I know you're there.. what do you want?
Voice Actor
Guard is a man who works his mostly sedentary position throughout the day, usually getting called over to handle whatever mishaps happen around the office and ID people at the door. While well meaning, the gaps of monotony leave him ill-trained for the job as he is easily distracted and deceived. Overall, he is a very chill guy and best friends with the technician.
Voice notes: Guard has a slightly gruff Brooklyn accent.
(Baffled and curious) “What in the world is going on in here?…
HEY! YOU TWO! STOP RIGHT THERE!
(Sigh)… I’m not paid enough for this. Wanna go get dinner instead?…
Artist
We are currently looking for a handful of storyboard artists to storyboard the film after voice acting concludes.
*Say something you think would fit*
Animator
Currently we have two animators on board and are looking for a third, maybe a fourth to distribute the workload a bit. If you're interested, the project will be animated in Blender, not SFM.
*Say something you think would fit*
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