'NO NORTH' FAN FILM
Project Overview
Hello, everyone!
This is the casting call for the upcoming 2D animated movie "No North: The Northless Compass", directed by Stefan Balugani, with the help of Wild Loyalists Studio & Stefan Balugani Productions.
This fan made movie will be based on the popular web comic series “No North” created by Skailla. This project was given the green light by Skailla herself, but this fan film will not be made by Skailla or have any help from them. This is a fan film, made by fans for the fans, to create an entertaining and eye-catching fan film that will entertain people of many ages and backgrounds. This movie is entirely non-profit, as well as voluntary. This movie will be done for the sole purpose to entertain fans.
No North Summary:
The Lonesome Desert is a land of legends and superstitions, where the line between the real and the supernatural is always being challenged... Far away, Martin, a small beagle, lives a complicated life. Unable to become the writer he has always wanted to be and looking for a chance to finally be recognized, he decides to leave his hometown. But Martin's fate is turned upside down when he meets Steban, a traveling adventurer who seems to know more than he admits. Travel with Steban and Martin on a fantastic journey into the unknown to unravel the mystery of the Northless Compass and the curse of Oddwind!
We're looking to cast a variety of different roles, from voice actors to animators etc. All roles are in the English language!
Deadlines & Auditions
The deadline for auditions is June 22nd, 2024. There are currently no plans to extend this deadline, unless absolutely required. Once all the characters who appear in the movie have been cast, the finalized screenplay will be made available for the voice actors.
WHAT WE ASK OF YOU
First and foremost, try to have fun! We take joy in bringing people of different talents together to create something truly phenomenal, but it won't mean anything if the people involved aren't passionate about their talent.
When auditioning for voice acting roles, don't just read the lines, make sure to put emotion into the lines. And try to say each line at least 2-3 times, feel free to do it more than that if you desire!
Try to make sure any voice recordings have no background noises, such as dogs barking etc.
Lastly, if you don't get cast for any roles, please don't feel discouraged from auditioning with us again, there will always be new roles open!
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Martin is a struggling writer and an intellectual by nature.
He's analytical, investigative and deeply curious about new
concepts. He considers himself to be a realist (but really,
he's a pessimist). He struggles with his self esteem, but is
highly observant and resourceful, which might lead him to
great insights. He'd never admit it, but his self worth relies
too much on how others perceive him.
- male young adult
- all english accents
- different pitches of voice
What do I do... Everyone's already moved on... and I'm still stuck here...
You see these? It's been years. Have you any idea how many times I've failed? How many doors were slammed on my face? Chatbot is my only chance of getting the recognition that I need, or I'll never amount to anything!
Oh really? Guess what, I didn't plan on meeting my murderous creditors at the station, breaking the law and now getting stuck in the middle of nowhere, either!
Steban is a wanderer with a reckless taste for adventure. He's idealistic and sees the good in everyone he meets, although his open-mindedness can also lead him into trouble. He goes his own way and loves his freedom more than anything. But despite his positive demeanour, he's an escapist and seems to hide parts of himself he doesn't want others to know about.
- male young adult
- all english accents
- diffrent piched voices
[Holding the laugh] I'm just a humble writer looking for some..." [Laughing] INSPIRATION!!! Hahah!
[Singing] "It's a lonely road, full of old riddles and stones. I carry nothing but my shadow and the weight of my bones..."
[Confused] You want to type words inside of that charlatan's broom closet and get no credit for it? You deserve better than that!
Many legends surround the Bull King, for few have ever seen him and lived to tell the tale. Some say he cannot die, and some say he came back from the underworld, seeking revenge. He leads an infamous pack of coyotes who worship him, known as the Herd, who’d go to the ends of the earth following their vengeful leader.
I rue the day this compass came into this world. May the curse of Oddwind rot that town to the ground! Along with the Enders and that blasted Steban Eveler!
May this never be found again. Neither the living, or the dead!
She roams the dusty streets of Oddwind looking for souls to guide and destinies to read. Forgotten byeveryone who lives there, she spends her days in the shadows. What is she looking for?
- female adult
- all english accents
- creepy
- dark
- different pitches of voice
[Creepy voice] My, my... why such sad eyes?
How long have we been meeting like this, Eveler? Have you finally made up your mind? come on... my offer still stands... Here, nobody knows your name, no price, no consequences... No regrets... Your past will never find you here, and you can leave all of it behind...
We All run from something... Our regrets, our pain, our mistakes... But Fate is not as fragile as many think it is... They think they can escape, but it's a predator that will never let go of it's prey. We're all bound to it and you can't outrun it forever... Adventurers are one of those kinds, they use adventure as an excuse to run from their past. But they forget one thing... Fate will always catch you in the end...
- female adult
- all english accents
- diffrent piched voices
[Monotone] You know staring at an empty page isn't gonna help with the block, right?
There's enough in there money to get you a ticket to Newport.
WHAT?! Solomon? Solomon the Outlaw?! Are you out of your mind?!
- male adult
- all english accents
- dark
- Low
- serious
- diffrent piched voices
You done step into your grave, Mutt!
Just a wanderer? a wanderer my tail! What do you know about the Scorpions?
Well, well... Ain't fate a funny thing, shortbark? So... You've got money for little vacation but no money to pay us back, eh?! Well I've got a news for you, piglet. We. don't do. charity!
Her stone cold eyes say everything she wants you to know about her. She’s always found behind the counter, keeping her saloon as organised and clean as she can, but keeping her distant, dismissive and cynical look. Margaret speaks in a monotone and doesn’t try to hide her skepticism and sarcasm towards other dogs. Dark humor is what brings a smile to her face, to the point of making more traditional dogs a bit disturbed. She acts like she doesn’t care about what goes on around her, but in truth, she’s emphatic and deeply loyal to those she considers friends. She’s slow to trust others and usually stops herself from getting too involved. There’s an air of melancholy and disillusion that follows her around, and it has a way of creeping up on her.
- female adult
- all english accents
- different pitches of voice
Ey, put him down. I don't want any trouble tonight. I just waxed the floor this morning.
Well, well... Look who the desert dragged in... [After Steban said: "Marge! The place's looking great!"] Oh, of course! Ever since you left.
Oh, my... you still drink that crap? Whatever...
Marsha is always seen stressed out and worried about something. It might be that her little siblings have been acting out, her uncle has been spending all of their money on gambling, or a pure existential crises. She can seem a bit childish and bossy at times, but that's her way of keeping the ones she cares about safe and well. Although she's still very young, Marsha carries a great weight of responsibility: she is the one who has to hold her family together. She is brave, bold, responsible to a fault, and knows how to stand her ground when she needs to. Marsha doesn't like to show weakness, and even when she's about to burst into tears, she’s able to hold a smile and make everything seem ok. She stays realistically positive during difficult times, and always tries to bring love and hope to the family.
- female teen
- warm
- Loving
- different pitches of voice
Uncle! I've looked for him everywhere! I really need your help now!
(screaming in pain) You said you'd free this town!! You abandoned us! But we believed in you. I believed in you!! You and your bunch were supposed to save us, not making everything worse!!!
Good, then hit the road! And don't you come back ever again! This town doesn't need any more strangers. [To Danny] Come on, Danny. Let's go.
- male senior
- all english accents
- adult
- Old
- different pitches of voice
You shouldn't have come back, Eveler!
You used to say they were just stories... But I can see it in your eyes... You've met her!
You're no fool... You've seen how many of us her curse has already claimed! Every time the fog rises, someone's gone.
- female child
- happy
- different pitches of voice
STEBAN!!!
My father said you were dead!
Mom, look who came back!
Known throughout Oddwind as a no-nonsense, well set family dog, Warren openly accepts his role as a community pillar. He is always ready to help, and is welcoming and unprejudiced towards others. He has been very in love with his wife, Elle, ever since they met. His daughters, Holly and April, are his biggest pride, and he’ll do anything in his power to protect them. Warren is very set on his own truths, and although he does his best to be fair, he can be very demanding and overly strict, especially to those who work for him or owe him something. He is known to be astonishingly physically strong, and this reputation is enough to keep ill intended dogs away. Thankfully, Warren is mostly a pacifist, only using intimidation as a way to keep things under control. He loves Oddwind, and is always fighting to bring it back to its brighter days.
- Low
- male adult
- all english accents
- warm
- different pitches of voice
April!
What kind of lowlife is knocking here at this hour?! [seeing Steban again] Huh? HAH! I thought I'd never see you again, you crazy mutt!
Steban's friends are my friends! Nice to meet you, Shorty!
You will have to create a 2D animation of the characters and scenes that fits the style of Skailla.
Here is an example of the animation style we'd like the project to have: https://youtu.be/gxsDiC1aqJ4?si=zB-CLCOQ4XDi2ry9
- english
- 2d animation
- frame by frame animation
*Say something you think would fit*
I’m looking for a music composer who can create a soundtrack that matches the vision and style of the movie. Here’s what I want for the music:
- I want the music to capture the spirit of adventure, mystery, and friendship that the comic portrays. The music should reflect the different settings, emotions, and themes of the story, such as the wild west, the cursed town, the ancient secrets, and the bond between Steban and Martin.
- I want the music to be influenced by the soundtracks of Spirit and Indiana Jones, which are composed by Hans Zimmer and John Williams respectively. I admire their work and I think they have created some of the most iconic and memorable music for movies. I want the music to have a similar style, tone, and instrumentation as those soundtracks, but also have its own originality and identity.
- I want the music to have a main theme that represents the comic’s title, No North, and the idea of finding one’s own direction in life. The theme should be memorable, catchy, and heroic, and should be used in different variations throughout the movie. The theme should also convey the contrast between Steban’s adventurous and reckless personality and Martin’s creative and curious mind.
- I want the music to have other themes and motifs that represent the main characters, such as Steban's, or the villain’s sinister and ruthless motives. The themes should develop and change as the characters grow and face challenges. The themes should also interact with each other and create tension or harmony depending on the situation.
- I want the music to have a balance between orchestral and acoustic elements. The music should use instruments that evoke the western genre, such as guitars, harmonicas, banjos, whistles, etc., but also use orchestral instruments that create a sense of epicness and grandeur. The music should also use some ethnic instruments that reflect the diversity and richness of the world of No North.
- english
- composing music
- film music
- film scoring
*Say something you think would fit*
Your job will be to constantly monitor the progress of the soundtrack, so you will be in constant contact with the composer. You will have to make sure that the music is as the director expects it to be (see the composer's casting description to get a clear idea of the director's idea for the music), correct the composer where he or she makes mistakes, and act as an intermediary between the director and the composer.
- english
- music supervisor
- film music
- finnishswedish
*Say something you think would fit*
The foley artist watches the footage and catalog the needed effects (any sound besides music or voices), which typically number in the thousands. Foley artists then spend anywhere from a few days to a month devising, practicing, and recording sound effects on the foley studio stage while watching the corresponding film sequence, so as to match the sound and the video to the split second.
- english
- foley effects
- 360 audio
- sound effects
*Say something you think would fit*
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