Steel Crusade: Original Motion Comic and Fantasy Manga
Project Overview
Motion Comic - British Character voice acting up to US $85.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11zxgLPAOOCKscX9i_Eirhu6KXhZyqp-A/view?usp=sharing
(Please Read the casting Call PDF attached above for superior summary and information. Below is an abridged - poorer version.)
introduction
In the midst of our dark age
the Industrial Revolution happened early,
To early.
Before medieval Europe was ready for it—A new Prometheus of steam, technology and advancement raptured onto those who believed it another fall of man. While some
embraced the newfound enlightenment, most did not. The resulting divide has led to a war between the two ideologies: the technological Corrinia and the medieval Sebastia. A war that has raged for 328 years.
This is the chronicle of Crucible Company. A penal company made of defectors from both sides. Marked expendable, they are sent on the missions deemed most grave.
This is the story of ‘Quilt Section’ and it’s only survivor.
Project Summary
This is the casting sheet for the Story Board of Steel Crusade. My name is Alec Carter. Over the past few years, I have been Writing and Drawing this original manga in the hopes I would be able to publish it. By the end of December, I wish to have the entire first volume of the manga completed.
This will be a ~25 minute storyboard using panels from the manga, including full voice acting. It will be edited, mixed and scored by myself. It is intentioned to use this storyboard as a gateway to future projects. However, elements of this storyboard (including voice acting) may later be distributed and sold publically.
There are 4M, 3FM voices we need including many extra voices.
This project is ADULT THEMED, - and does contain coarse language and violent scenes.
Payments for characters will be listed in their
information pages.
No reimbursement for travel, equipment or studio fees can be given.
details
Project Details
· The Project is PAID.
· Must be using a Mic of acceptable quality. XLR Mics are strongly encouraged.
· Must be willing to communicate through Discord. This will be the primary
communication method
· May have call-backs for main characters
· Deadline for Auditions is the 10th of December
Unfortunately, I cannot supply the full graphic novel unless someone has been
selected. This is because the graphic novel is still in development. I have however,
supplied character summaries and performance references—so you can get a feel for the characters
How to Audition (for non 'Casting Call Club' auditioners)
· Audition must be an Mp3 or WAV format. Submitted with the role and your username. For example: Charactersname_Line1_YourName.mp3
· Send your audition to: [redacted]
· Please do not do any editing to your lines
· Every line must be its own file. But include different takes for the same line all in one file.
Story Summary
Steel Crusade essentially amounts to ‘Steampunk vs Medieval’. Matter of fact grimness against painterly European landscapes and orchestral swells. Odd technologies adapting from centauries of diverse conflict.
We follow ‘Quilt Section’. A squad made of Defectors, POW’s and criminals. This ragtag group are sent on the most dangerous missions possible—and are deemed expendable by their Commanding Officers. The story has no main character but instead an ensemble— following characters individually before their fates slowly intertwine.
The first volume focuses on the origins of the ‘Corrinian’ (steampunk) characters.
Victoria is drawn from her sad sleep and wakes again in the snowy trench of Corrinia’s undisturbed second line. Chatting with her fellow servicewomen, Rose and Dizzy, she is unaware that Corrinia’s first line is already Broken.
We follow the 3 as their station falls around them. In the immense battle, Victoria escapes -while Rose and Dizzy are captured by their Medieval enemy.
The continued story tells how they –and an additional cast of medieval characters eventually defect and find themselves in Quilt Section.
Steel Crusade is inspired by a number of works. 1917, Band of Brothers, 70’s war films, Castle in the sky—as well as real-world history. Its action is very ‘boots on the ground’ and is presented alongside orchestral, classical music.
Check out the flare scene from 1917 and the intro for Valkyria Chronicles 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5e4Ep_xexw&t=144s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJPhasMsayI
Characters And Pay
A similar vibe to Valk
(Please Read the casting Call document attached for character information)
Paid in $US. A line is roughly a sentence and can be only a few words.
Victoria Taylor
75 lines. $85
Rose Hatherway
45 lines. $55
Dizzy Chadwick
35 lines. $45
Sergeant Herring
10 lines. $20
Captain Hullsbery
10 lines. $20
The Unnamed Soldier
5 lines. $10
Corrinian Sentry
4 lines. $10
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(Please Read the casting Call document attached in the description for character + Voice information)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11zxgLPAOOCKscX9i_Eirhu6KXhZyqp-A/view?usp=sharing
Voice Type
· Mid-High range female
· Soft, shy sounding Voice
· Upper-class English accent
· Unconfident
‘’It’s bothersome how they can grab you whenever they want. I was hoping to get some sleep this morning.’’
Direction:
Mundane conversation.
Chatting with friends.
You’re slightly annoyed the Sergeant ordered early work this morning.
(inner monologue):
‘’At times like this, I kind of wish I smoked. Rose said it helped with the cold.’’
Direction:
Inner thoughts, introspection. You have taken a break from the hard work. You are cold and tired—resting on a balustrade.
‘’(outburst) You are leaving your own men to die! (silence)…There are still soldiers to be evacuated….Sir’’
Direction:
Your friends are dying a kilometre away. Those you are with are abandoning them. You have mustered up the courage to confront the apathetic C.O. You are terrified.
(Please Read the casting Call document attached to the description for character information+ additional Audition Line)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11zxgLPAOOCKscX9i_Eirhu6KXhZyqp-A/view?usp=sharing
Voice Type
· Low, Deep female
· Tough-sounding—smokers voice
· Strong Voice—that can be soft.
· Northern—Lower class English accent. Cockney
· Sarcastic distain to most people she talks to. However when talking to Dizzy, talks with a softness.
''If Captain P Williams had a penny for every fuck up—he’d miscount it. The fact that man’s commissioned makes me genuinely depressed''
Direction:
A humorous gripe.
''Of course I know. Everyone in this hole saw him steal it, but you know how it is. The system's rigged, his old man’s rich, and he’s got a lot of dosh to bribe with. ''
Direction:
Mundane banter. A bit snarky. Very cynical.
Insensitive.
(To Dizzy)
I won't be able to patch you up once we’re captured (Wrapping the bandage around Dizzy’s Ankle) I’m sorry if this hurts. (Tightens it. Dizzy yelps). Sorry.
Direction:
Sincerely apologetic. The person you love is hurt. They don’t blame you however, you blame yourself
(Please Read the casting Call document attached for character information+ 1 additional Audition Line)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11zxgLPAOOCKscX9i_Eirhu6KXhZyqp-A/view?usp=sharing
Voice Type
· High female
· Soft, chipper, friendly, endearing tone
· Feel free to play around with Various British/European accents you feel would fit. Eg Irish, Slavic, Scottish, French.
''Aye, look on the bright side. We get time off when they don't need us, unlike that poor infantry. Sometimes feel bad for them.''
Direction:
Mundane Chit Chat.
''Rose, give them a break will ya. it's cold as hell out there, they're probably freezing. You and I know well enough how bad it gets’’
Direction:
Rose said something mean.
''It's fine, don't apologize. After all I’m the one who sucker-punched that guard in the face. ''
Direction:
Your hurt, but joking around to lift spirits.
(Please Read the casting Call document attached for character information+ 1 additional Audition Line)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11zxgLPAOOCKscX9i_Eirhu6KXhZyqp-A/view?usp=sharing
Voice Type
· Mid - Low, properly adult– Male
· Tired, stern.
· Some Form of English accent.
''Report to Lieutenant James for briefing, he’ll explain it to you. And I would wear a further layer, It’s extra miserable today.''
Direction:
Tired—it is the morning.
Uninterested.
‘’Wake up Kilgour. Bloody waste of space’’
Direction:
Passing comment to lazy soldier. Jaded, annoyed.
‘’What are you doing! Go over now or I’ll push you myself!’’
Direction:
We are to storm no man’s land. A soldier is disobeying orders.
Cowardice will not be tolerated.
Screaming
(Please Read the casting Call document attached for character information)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11zxgLPAOOCKscX9i_Eirhu6KXhZyqp-A/view?usp=sharing
Voice Type
· Low tone, Late 50’s – gruff Male
· Gruff, stern, strong willed
· ‘’Proper’’ high class British accent.
''Never mind about that, this whole front is falling apart. We have spent enough time as it is.''
Direction:
Weary, but in control. You are
making a very tough decision.
''Bloody hell, of course you’re army. It's not our fault they're are useless. If ''Our’’ soldiers aren't good enough to fight primitive barbarians then they should die anyway. I'm not having my airmen die for their incompetence!''
Direction:
The ship needs to leave now, a common ground soldier halting it. They cannot see the greater situation—their Ignorance will kill us all.
Furious.
Ascending in intensity.
(Please Read the casting Call document attached for character information)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11zxgLPAOOCKscX9i_Eirhu6KXhZyqp-A/view?usp=sharing
Voice Type
· High– Mid male
· Panicked, Stumbling delivery.
''Felling Warm’s bad right? I’m not supposed to feel warm again right? Oh god I don’t wanna die.’’
Direction:
Panicked, Wounded.
(Please Read the casting Call document attached for character information)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11zxgLPAOOCKscX9i_Eirhu6KXhZyqp-A/view?usp=sharing
Voice Type
· High– Mid male
· Friendly voice
''Don’t worry mate, we’ll get you somewhere warm. You’ll be up in no time. (Shouting for help) Someone get a stretcher-bearer!''
Direction:
Tending to an injured
soldier. Reassuring them, then screaming for help.
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