WhatWeCarry
Project Overview
This is a serious animated superhero short film being produced as part of my filmmaking portfolio. Payment will be discussed and agreed upon before recording begins, with each role offering its own flat rate based on the amount of dialogue and the role’s importance. Please submit clean, high-quality audio recorded in a quiet environment using a good microphone. By accepting payment, you agree that your recordings may be used in the completed film, promotional materials, and film festival submissions. All voice actors will receive full credit for their work.
Quiet, anxious, emotionally vulnerable
Teen boy (15-17)
Lead role
I don’t know… maybe I’m just not meant to be like everyone else.
I’m trying. I really am… I just don’t know why everything feels so hard
Everyone keeps saying it’ll get better… but when?
(40-50)
Kind, patient, loving, but emotionally exhausted from watching her son strug
You don’t have to pretend you’re okay around me. I can see when you’re hurting.
I miss hearing you laugh
Whatever you’re feeling… we’ll get through it together
(15-17)
Loyal, funny, caring. Doesn’t fully understand what the main character is going through but genuinely wants to help
You’ve been saying you’re sick every week. I’m starting to worry about you
Come on, man. Just stay for a little while. If you hate it, we’ll leave
Female
Professional, confident, composed.
Breaking tonight: another successful rescue carried out by the superhero known as Frostbite.
Officials continue to investigate the growing number of teenagers developing extraordinary abilities.
Authorities are urging the public to remain calm as more details become available.
(40-60)
Female
Patient, observant, genuinely concerned about one of their students
You haven’t been participating much lately. Is everything alright?
Let’s give everyone a chance to share their thoughts.
male (40s-60). Calm, compassionate, and professional. This doctor diagnoses the protagonist with anxiety and depression during an emotional appointment. The performance should feel warm, reassuring, and genuine—someone who delivers difficult news with empathy rather than coldness. This is a small but emotionally important role.
From what you’ve described, this looks like anxiety and depression
None of this changes who you are. It explains what you’ve been carrying
With the right support, things can get better. We’ll take this one step at a time.
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