The Messenger - An Urban Fantasy Story [Multiple Projects]

Project Overview

Disclaimer: This project is a long term project with multiple scripts/projects that tie into it. There are multiple deadlines.

SUMMARY — The Messenger is a passion project that began at the start of the new year. It is a Post-Modern Fantasy Setting that plays on the grey morality and teenage angst. Originally it was a homebrew rpg setting that is growing into something else (it's a dnd overhaul if you are familiar!). I have played around with a few ideas such as making lore logs/dead drops but I'd love to expand on the setting by writing short audio dramas!

ABOUT THE CREATOR - The name is Kevin! For the most part I'm just someone who loves writing, editing, directing, or basically anything creative. Over the years I have done my own part as a storyteller by writing stories for Dungeon and Dragon's Stories and I always loved going the extra mile with the lore. I'm by no means a veteran in the field but I'd love to build a team to help bring a story to life. So I hope to catch you guys later if this casting call catches any attention!


The Story - Every lonely kid from the slums of New Fortune City wants to be a messenger, young couriers who are the symbol of freedom and a adventurous life in the city. We will be running multiple short stories of several messenger lives exploring what their place in the world really is.

Scripts in the work:
- Bao Origin Story - The journey of an idiot

- Caretaker 45 in the Messenger Foster Homes

- Witness Logs - Short dead drops of the world around


PAYMENT

  • Sadly, I do not have the means to pay for the job however, I can offer my time as a GM if you are interested in experiencing the world!


WHEN CASTED

  • Please be professional about deadlines and commitments. 

REQUIREMENTS 


  • Must be comfortable using some profanity 

  • Audio must be as clean as possible

  • Be willing to share email information if needed.

    PLEASE DON'T USE

  • Microphones with background noise or bad quality. I'm striving to create an acceptable quality audio drama/narration so I'm really looking for the best of what I can find.

Rules/Info:
1. Before auditioning you must keep in mind this is a LONG TERM project. It could take months, or even YEARS to complete. So please, audition at your own risk.
2. You will NEED a discord account. This is where our projects will be taking place.
3. Please show emotion when auditioning, we don't want any robotic or monotone auditions, unless that is the part!
4. If possible, please try to have minimal background sound!
5. Being part of this project means you have decided to show commitment. You may have your extensions, that is absolutely fine. However we will not always be there to remind you to turn in your work. However this is a Passion Project, and the team who are already part of this are putting in the time outside of their lives to collaborate. So please, try to stay on top of your work.. Of course, if you talk to us ahead of time and asked for an extension, that is completely fine and different.
6. Have Fun!

Our Social Media

Twitch | Twitter | Discord


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Audio Engineer
Audio Engineer
Audio Mixer
open
Unpaid

I am looking for someone to work on a project to project basis. My personal skills is limited within this region so if possible I would love to look for someone to take this project to the next level.


An audio mixer should be able to create a single audio file made up of the voice acting, sound effects, and music of that current episode.  At the minimum should be able to turn voice acting files into workable blank slates.

  • Say something you think would fit

Animator
Animator
Animator
open
Unpaid

The vision is to help bring the story to life by creating visuals that add depth.

- Must be able to draw simple scenes that can be broken up into movable pieces.

- Various styles are acceptable, even sketches are fine as long as it fits the setting.

  • Say something you think would fit

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Akita
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: krypt

Faith "Akita" Willow

Voice Age: Late 20's

Gender: Female

Art Direction: You are voicing someone who has been the best of the best for as long as she remembers. She is considered as a prodigy among the messengers, so she always carries a conceited and relaxed vibe to her. She usually would spend her free time off contracts taking care of young orphan kids who plan to be messengers as well. This brings an almost older sister character to her, one that teaches through tough love but has the capability to be down to earth when needed.

Style:  Conceited, Tough, Caring

Project: 10 EP story line about her looking back on her journey as a messenger.

This is all just a guideline, don't hesitate to ad lib and take it at your own creative choice!

  • Scene: Akita and a young messenger are on a rooftop as the sun begins to rise. With blood on their hands they take a moment before they start running again.
    "[exhale forcefully] Alright buddy. Keep your shit together kid. Look this just the start, you signed up for this.

    [younger messenger slowly starts to panic again]


    Hey cmon cmon! None of this! We came here to do a job. We delivered the package, no questions asked. So what if we.. uh- injured someone real bad. We adapted. We did the right thing!"

  • Scene: Akita and an old Caretaker stand at the porch of their home. Several kids are watching. A casual race is about to happen.

    " Alright Old Man! I'll take you on! From here to the central station and back. First one to come back with a stolen item from the kiosk wins!

    Johnny count to 3- 

    On 3 we go okay. Nothing sketchy.

    ONE!

    TWO!

    SIKE!

    "

  • Scene: Akita much older now, definitely more wiser is 10 feet away from a young messenger who is holding his "package", a human child, hostage. This is after she was able to corner him.

    " I saw this coming from a mile away. The way they used us. The way they groomed us... [said in disgust]. You are on the wrong side kid! Come one just drop the gun and come over here. Look Look Look. I have nothing!

    Please.

    Trust me."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Apa [ ASAP casting - Feb 8 ]
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Rookie actor

Apa - Caretaker 23

Voice Age: Middle Age

Gender: Male

Art Direction: You are voicing someone who is a caretaker at a foster home but it isn't any normal foster home. Your home trains young kids to be skilled messengers to do the jobs that most cannot do. Think of him like a foster parent who turns into a trainer at night. Apa always looks to please his boss, and unsympathetic to other caretakers. He is experienced in the job and he does it to only meet paychecks, it is never for the kids. However Apa, puts up a great uncle face  for the kids, any stranger could see him taking guardian role.

Style: Cunning -  Uplifting - Heartless

  • Apa [apologetic to a person who is about to be killed, like the power wasnt in his hands. He is speaking to a person who is behind a door]: I know it has been rough but you knew this was coming. We were all briefed on it. You can't run, more like you shouldn't run.

  • Apa [speaking to kids]: Alright! Who wants ice cream!?

  • Apa [in a sketchy tone]: So is this it? That's the new batch? Cool Cool Cool. I'm assuming you already wired the money to my account? It better be, unlike last time!

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Tommy [ ASAP casting - Feb 8 ]
open
Unpaid

Tommy - Orphan Child

Voice Age: Young

Gender: Male


  • BUT IM HUNGRY MOM!

  • Is mommy going to be alright? 

  • Mom is alright if I go play with him?

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