Vermillion Sins: The Kindness of Shadows follows the life and death of Owen Evanns, a young man suddenly confronted by supernatural forces beyond his understanding. In a desperate attempt to protect what he holds dear, he is pulled into a liminal state between life and death. There, suspended between two worlds, he meets a cast of strange yet gentle creatures who guide him through the grief of his own passing and the craving of his lost life. As he learns to navigate this in-between place, Owen begins to rediscover meaning, memory, and the strength to continue in a form far different than he ever imagined.
Vermillion Sins: The Kindness of Shadows is a supernatural drama series filmed using The Sims 2. This story-driven machinima explores themes of grief, identity, and transformation through a stylized, cinematic lens. The series focuses on emotional performances, atmospheric visuals, and a character-focused narrative.
This is a no-pay passion project, and all voice actors will be fully credited. Episodes will be released online, and roles may recur depending on character arcs. Ideal for those who love introspective storytelling, supernatural elements, and expressive voice work.
What to Expect:
Scripts are written with tone and delivery in mind, offering clear emotional context and guidance.
Line counts vary per character; minor roles may only have a few lines, while leads will have more substantial dialogue.
You will receive your script in a text format on Google, with pronunciation notes and direction where needed.
Communication will be done via email or Discord, depending on your preference.
Most characters will have emotionally expressive lines; actors should be comfortable performing grief, wonder, fear, or warmth.
Rules and Expectations:
Be emotive and expressive; flat reads will not be considered.
Use clear audio. A decent mic with minimal background noise is expected (avoid headset or phone mics if possible, feel free to use audacity to clean up vocals).
Multiple takes welcome. You may include up to 2–3 takes in one file if showing different interpretations.
File format: Submit as MP3 or WAV, named [CharacterName]_[YourName].mp3
Deadline: All auditions must be submitted by August 15th. Late entries may not be accepted.
If cast, deliver on time. Turn in lines by due date. Communicate early if any issues arise.
Be open to direction. You may be asked for retakes or adjustments.
Follow through. Only audition if you're committed to completing the role.
WARNING: Please note that Vermillion Sins: The Kindness of Shadows is a personally funded, non-commercial project created using The Sims 2 as the filming medium. I am not seeking external funding (e.g. Kickstarter) or outside production services (such as animation, marketing, or campaign strategy).
Only messages and auditions directly related to voice acting will be reviewed.
Unsolicited service offers will be ignored, blocked, reported, and promptly deleted.