The Golden Pirate - Adventures At Dawn (Animation Version)
Project Overview
This project is currently being tested as a visual novel to later turn into an animation. The series will be uploaded on YouTube and Vimeo.
Each part of the series will involve 10-15 minute videos with up to 10 episodes planned. However, this is may change slightly after editing and cutting.
Project should be completed in about a year with due dates for each episode within a month. You work through this project episode by episode. After receiving the script for one episode, it typically needs to be done within a month.
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Auditions are still going for the available roles listed below. If you are interested, please feel free to audition. You must leave your contact information behind so you may be casted.
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First Episode in Progress!
The Golden Pirate Adventures At Dawn has begun making progress with Episode 1. Voice actors have been selected. Frames, sound effects, and soundtrack have also been selected to make this prequel a great adventure. Expected release date will be early 2019.
The boy (age 5) who later becomes the beloved hero captain, the Golden Pirate.
NOTE: Accent needs to match approximately to the Golden Pirate character. Try a mix North American/English accent or North American accent.
Golden (Boy): (curious) Papa, are they the Spanish navy?
Golden (Boy): (confused) Uh....go for....the gold?
The boy (age 10/11) who will become the beloved hero captain, the Golden Pirate. involves a few more scenes compare to the Boy part.
NOTE: Accent needs to match approximately to the Golden Pirate character. Try a mix North American/English accent or North American accent.
Golden (Preteen): Someday I will sail my own galleon all over the world!
Golden (Preteen): It's a chart of the east end of the island. I would like to navigate the ships safely around the reefs and channels.
The main character of this story after the timeskips in childhood. This character will go through one of the most changes in the series as he eventually develops the reputation, courage, and strength to be a pirate captain.
Golden (teen): (talking to British Captain while being drafted into the merchant navy) I love that, and maybe someday to captain my own vessel and sail to new, strange lands.
Golden (teen): (in fear of La Buse holding a gun) Alright.....alright.....I will tell you. Just don't shoot. It's best to attack on the windward side of the vessel so . . . (interrupted angrily by La Buse)
Golden (teen): (after becoming defiant against La Buse and some crazy antics, he is about to walk the plank but in good humour) Oh, so you are dropping us off at your treasure island? Do you mind dropping your treasure here as well?
Best friend during the Golden Pirate's childhood.
She is the same age and usually appears in scenes while they are age 10/11.
Abigail: (talking about Golden's new pet bird) I bet the little guy is just shy. It takes time.
Abigail: (talking about Golden's new pet bird) Aww, the little guy is so nervous.
A bully during Golden's childhood. Only appears in scenes when Golden is about 10/11 years old. However, he is about 16 years old.
Dean: (grabs the baby golden bird from Golden (Preteen)) What do you have here now?!
Dean: (holding the baby golden bird after being told that's Golden's (Preteen) gift) Oh, is it? You don't mind if I shake it up a bit, do ya? Let's see if it can fly!
Golden's friend and companion, the Golden Bird. This is a pet parakeet often seen with Golden.
Golden Bird: *Squawk* *Go for the gold!*
Golden Bird: *Squawk* *Emergency!*
Golden Bird: *Squawk* *Pet the birdie!*
Golden's adaptive father who raised him and taught him how to sail on his fishing journeys in his fishing schooner.
Old Fisherman: It's only that many people in these lands are racing towards the real gold without any heart. People don't know what it truly means to "go for the gold".
Old Fisherman: I am very disappointed in you. You know the rules that you are not supposed to be off the roads!
Old Fisherman: (talking to himself) I promised that I would keep you safe, and I would do it no matter what.
The female role model for Golden when he was growing up. She helps the Old Fisherman raise him.
Old Inkeeper: (talking to Golden (Preteen) trying to get along with his shy golden bird) What's the matter?
Old Inkeeper: (talking to Golden (Preteen) trying to get along with his shy golden bird) The little guy is just shy. This is a complete new environment for him. Don't worry, he will become your best friend in no time.
Mayor of the small English settlement where Golden grew up.
Mayor: (speaking to Golden) Hello young man! Do you know where your old man is?
Mayor: (speaking to a British navy captain) Hello my good man! How may we assist you?
Main British Navy captain who handles the entire navy based in Port Royal.
British Captain: (speaking to Golden (Preteen)) Those charts are fantastic! My boy, the navy can certainly use your help in a few years! Just keep it up and listen to your family!
Soldiers in service for the British crown. Usually a max of 2 will speak in one scene. Mostly it will only be one.
British Soldier 1: What are you doing here on His Majesty's ship?! You are in a lot of trouble coming here without prior permission!
Spanish Captain in charge of the Spanish Navy based in Havana, Cuba. Will serve has a main antagonist to the Golden Pirate's Adventures in the Caribbean.
Spanish Captain: (angry) Open up!! Dis is dee Spanish Navy!! We understand you have a key to El Dorado! Surrender and we shall leave you in peace!
Spanish Captain: Hello, Señor. Sorry to interrupt on dis....occasion....We are searching for somet'ing special which led us to dis tiny island.
Similar to the British Soldiers, most likely a max of two will speak in one scene. However, usually only one speaks in the scenes written so far.
Spanish Soldier 1: Capitán, dis checks out according to the register. Dee boy is dee son of dis man who is a fisherman.
Spanish Soldier 2: It's dee Golden Pirate!!
A very respectable merchant navy captain who recruits Golden when he turns 14 years old.
Captain James: (exclaiming while steering in a storm) Keep her steady! If we are going to drown, it will not be today!
Captain James: (talking to Golden (teen) and family) Well, you see, my ship sailed into a storm and needs some repairs and new crewmembers. I have been told that you were a great navigator. I have had the privilege seeing your charts and they are amazing! Will you be interested to join our ranks with the merchant navy, young man?
Loyal first mate to Captain James
First Mate: (exclaiming in a storm) Captain! She can't take it any more!
First Mate: (at the helm) Which course, Captain?
First Mate: (spots pirates while on watch) Hurry!! Lower the sails!! Cast the anchor!! Sound the alarm!! Get the captain!!
A boy who grew up with Captain James because his real parents abandoned him and left him on his ship. Captain James made him responsible to keep an eye on Golden and trained him to fight because he only knows how to sail.
Kidd: (defeats Golden in their first wooden sword fight) If this was a real fight and I'm a realpirate, you would have lost and you would be dead. You need to try to protect yourself and to fight back! Otherwise, your first fight will surely be your last.
Kidd: (after recruited and treated terribly by La Buse and his men, tries to calm Golden (teen) down) Wait, Josué! Calm down! Maybe I can . . . (interrupted by Golden (teen))
Kidd: (convinced by La Buse and was marooned with Golden (teen) due to Golden's crazy antics, he holds up a gun) This gun has only one shot and I think I should use it on you! At least it saves you the starving, but La Buse thinks you are crazy and I think I should agree with him!
The dark and evil antagonistic pirate for the Golden Pirate. Golden (teen) and a mate (Kidd) was forced to join his ship.
La Buse: (sailing to attack the English vessel) Fire on zat poor English vezzel.
La Buse: (talking to Golden (teen)) I am sorry, but I zon't remember promising any prizes. You see, you did insulted me, and I did not like zat. I should have killed you, but zee crew suggested something different.
La Buse: (very angry after he had enough of Golden (teen)) JUMP ALREADY!!! GET OFF MY SHIP!!!
One of La Buse's minions or crew
La Buse Minion 1: (prepares to fire on the English vessel before boarding) Let's see if you are ready to face up to La Buse!
I personally picture this guy with a New England accent, but a little bit of a cartoonish sound. However, I would not mind people making their own interpretations.
La Buse Minion 2: (speaking to Golden (teen) after forcing him to join) You will be sleeping here in the bilges. Make sure you sleep tight, Bilge Rat because Captain La Buse wants to see you tomorrow morning! You know what, I will just call you Bilge Rat! Ha! How do you like that? Bilge Rat!
The main antagonist for the maroon island portion after Golden (teen) and Kidd were kicked off of La Buse's ship.
The Queen: (convincing) You are more than welcome to stay with me! I promise to take care of you.
Yes, in the new reboot of The Golden Pirate, the golden throne is a new character. A wise old chair that has seen generations of Aztec history and a friend and advisor to Golden himself.
Throne: The people cry out in agony due to the corrupt powers all over the empire!
Throne: I see you have a good heart. Do as you must!
The merry, drunken pirate of this series who found Golden (teen) and Kidd on the "inhabitant" island. Originally searching for treasure, he takes them on only with their decision to enjoy a merry life. Calico Jack helped Golden (teen) to see a brighter life unlike La Buse.
Calico Jack: (meets Golden (teen) and Kidd) Oh....I didn't know there are savages here! Pardon me! (turns around and his interrupted)
Calico Jack: Come and sail with us and we will have a great time!
Calico Jack: (talking with Golden (teen) while sailing) You know what is wrong with you? You need to loosen up! Let's sail to the Tortugas! There is someone I want you to meet...
The tough companion for Calico Jack who dislikes his massive use of drinking.
Anne: (angry) If you can stop drinking, you can see that they are one of us!
Anne: (introduces yourself) Hi, I am Anne Bonny and this drunken fool is Jack, often called Calico.
The "Robin Hood" of pirates who Golden (teen) would meet in the Tortugas with Calico Jack.
Bellamy: (talking to Golden (teen)) Pirates, eh? Well, my lad, let me show you something
A boy in the Tortugas who Golden (teen) got annoyed with after a while. He is aged around 8-11 years old.
John: (cocky) And who are you supposed to be?!
John: (cocky) Ha! I can easily beat you up!
First mate of the Golden Pirate. Golden had saved him when he was about 16 years old. Golden was the same age. He was being abused by a plantation owner and Golden saved him. After thanking him, he identified him as the pirate with Calico Jack who was captured and sentenced at the time. He would rather fight Golden and it took quite a bit of convincing for him to join.
Ezra: (relieved) Thank you for saving me young sailor and what is your name?
Ezra: (angry and begins to fight) You are that pirate who they were talking about! You were with Calico Jack! You should have hung with him! I am sick of you people roaming the seas!
Ezra: Alright, I see that we are both enemies of the empire. I would join but on one condition! You will not hurt me and count me as your equal!
After suffering from abuse by her drunken father in Santiago, Golden (teen) recruits her and they later sneak away onto a galleon. She is around the same age as Golden who is 17 at the time.
Angelica: (crying) It's.....It's just that my father.....
Angelica: (talking to Golden smiling) So I guess it's like what you always say. Go for the gold, am I right?