This is a short animated film that belongs within The World of Albion along with my other projects, The Prince of Flickering Light & The Rise of Albion.
This story follows Six musicians ensnared by a hag into a garden of many stone statues, their destinies set to become just another one of the statues within the garden.
They encounter many different characters along the way and try to find their way out of the garden to no avail. The curse is a heavy burden to bear but together they can get through it right? Right?
If your interested in this project or more like it join The World of Albion's discord for a great community + project updates regularly as well as more auditions etc (There will be more after this so please do consider joining, if you're not picked this time you likely will the more I see your name <3)
If you'd like any more information please reach out to me on Discord, I'd love to hear all your questions and I would love to make this audition process as easy and as un-stressful for everyone involved.
Discord: https://discord.gg/SYAzuc8nEm
I also wish to clarify that this project will not be using AI in any context what so ever + This project will be crowdfunded the link to that will be posted once it has been set up 😊💕
- Joy <3
Hi Everyone! I'd like to thank everyone for their submissions and the overwhelming amount of support for this project so far. I ask you all to be patient at this time- due to the amount of submissions and the size of my team it might take a while to brisk through all the submissions, so stay tuned- hopefully we can announce a cast list soon <3
Garathen is the Narrator of the story, he is the main man behind the curtain who sees all the goings on in the stone garden and is the man within the living wall.
He has a very authoritative tone to him but he can be rather blunt or sassy when he wants to be.
The Voice I had in mind is quiet regal in tone, but he has to be able to have that narrative quality to him while also being able to sass people if needed.
Pronounced: (Gah-wrath-en)
Voice Inspiration:Â https://youtu.be/wqBnL0qw4KI?si=FpT_7Z5Go_9rOQqX
(Narrator) Our story begins like most tales do... In a small town nestled amidst rolling hills and whispering forests- you know the kind- a butcher, a baker, a candlestick maker and all those that wander in between...
(Blunt & Mansplainy Way) Your name is as written. It was there when you awoke, and it will be there when you sleep-
(Chuckles, purring) Sticks and stones Michael, but I've no bones to break.
Cassiel is one of our main protagonists she is a lyre player and quite the sweet girl, but she lives on the edge and not in a danger way but more of the paranoia way. She always has a sense of when somethings going to go wrong yet she always seems to scared to actually admit theres danger.
Pronounced: (Cass-ee-ell)
(Singing Required)
Voice Inspiration:Â https://youtu.be/iDcCQWBSH8c?si=BLbxUqOmfBEr4dSU
(Frustrated, Defeated) It would just be so much easier if we could remember something- I know I knew you all I just don't remember how
(Cautious, annoyed) This is no time to joke around, this place gives me the ultimate meebles- I don't know what magic is at play but we can't fool around and play against each other- we must be united-
(Curious) So if you were the first- how long have you been in these walls?
Raphael is the lute player of the band, he is cheeky and quick witted and quite the charmer. He knows his way around the strings and... other things, he can be snappy at times yet tender when he needs to be, or wants to be.
(Singing Required)
(Determined, Angry) You say that door is open- I'm going through it!
(Frustrated, Confused) Why should we trust some wizard we've never met-
(Endearing, given in) I will stay, for you...
Michael is a protective figure, he's a natural leader and will protect his own fiercely, he has quiet a fatherly vibe, especially with Cassiel.
(Singing may be required)
Voice Inspiration:Â https://youtu.be/CpasYgOyyl4?si=mPgOf2ec3VCDglqD
(Commanding, putting someone in their place) We just got part of out lives back... don't do anything to screw that up or I will drown you in the pond of lost things!
(Explaining) Anyway, as I was saying- it seems this book lists every item within this lake, they appear to all have owners attached to them… yet it calls it the lake of lost things-
(Trying to calm a situation) Both of you hush- this is no way to solve the mystery of our predicament- I however- even if my better nature denies it- would agree with Anael (Pronounced 'Ah-Neel'), we should call each other by the names in stone, if only to avoid confusion...
Sachiel is the violin player, she is motherly in a way and a very smart woman, she knows alot but won't speak her mind unless absolutely nesscacery.
Pronnounced: (Sash-ee-ell)
(Singing may be required)
Voice Inspiration:Â https://youtu.be/j0_--3pQpdg?si=sfFtEkhgde51FohW
(Annoyed) Oh don't start Gabriel- you were in agreement with all of us-
(Pleading, scared) Stop this! Please!
(Dissaproving, Scolding) You two really are stupid aren't you- what part of all this do you think you suddenly know all about hmm?
Anael is the flute player of the group, she's very kind natured and is sometimes naive in her thinking, she's gentle and doesn't like to fight but she will try to stand up for herself if someone steps to her.
Pronounced: (Ah-Neel)
(Singing May Be Required)
Voice inspiration:Â https://youtu.be/TuiltvZFYV8?si=EaN5mxAd3iunR-Zh
(Sassy) I just assume- memories may fade but personality does not- which is why I am such a treat to be around
(chuckles in attempt to lighten the mood) Odder than Anael- one slip of the tongue and that name goes sideways
(Reciting Tongue Twister, attempting to calm herself) If I picked a pretty petal for every pretty petal picker I would have a pretty pool of petals for the painted pen parade-
He's a menace and the drum player of the group, he is too cocky for his own good and likes to start a fight if he's feeling bored.
(Singing may be required)
(Frustrated) Well of course he didn't- if all of us had tried and failed- what made you think he would talk to you?
(annoyed and I told you so kind of way) Oh yes of course- in this weird magical, garden of lost horrors!
(Angry, trying to rationalise and plead his case) Well it's half of eternity living in the night or the unknown beyond the door! I'd rather chance it!
Poraimonn is a wisp that appears to the six musicians, wanting to help them escape the hag.
they are a worrier but a deep down softy.
Pronunciation: (Poh-rye-mon)
(Explaining) I can assure you Eris is a good man, he's protected those in this garden from the hag for as long as I can remember-
(Scared) We must go now!
(angered) I wouldn't help that hag if my life depended on it- she trapped me here too you know and the insinuation that I would assist that witch- well- I would be in good mind not to aid you now!
Contrary to her name the hag is a very beautiful woman and the antagonist of this story. she is the one who traps the six musicians in the garden. she has no name- not one known to us anyway.
You'll find out for yourself sooner or later dear- but I think it's time we got ourselves acquainted don't you...
(Reciting like a poem that has enchantment behind it) All six once sought to jest, to joke in song and dance, Now their fates unwind, no more is left to chance,
(in a 'such a shame' tone) Oh Poraimonn (Poh-rye-mon), how many times will you fall for the same old folly?
The green wizard is a minor character in the story, he is the one to alleviate the musicians cure, allowing them to come alive at night with the rest of the gardens inhabitants. He's an elderly wizard with Gandalf like qualities.
Voice Inspiration:Â https://youtu.be/R7ZdPoqXMgg?si=H5_BecIGDRI-bu8F
Oh dear now this is quite the curse you've all got here...
That should do the trick... now I believe a friendly face is in order
Very well then- but I leave the souls here in your charge Poraimonn(Poh-Rye-Mon)
A cruel king, this is only a minor role but he is a horrible person.
Voice Inspiration:Â https://youtu.be/THs2r-xB-Rw?si=XCtAL_VFDVvntVx8
(Appeasing) Well they must be trained somewhere- what better place than this labyrinth- but if this bothers you so much I shall remove it
(Endearing) Well I'm sure you'll figure it out, you always do
Kalladanthyil is the wife of the cruel king Thestaron, she is a wizard with a tenacious personality.
Voice Inspiration:https://youtu.be/YGqDeRvaINE?si=Yr1I8bBOspeIRWly
(annoyed) It's just unsightly- why would you let the soldiers ruin such a beautiful place?
I'd appreciate that- but don't let them destroy the others- I'm quite fond of this place- there strange magic afoot... I just can't quite put my finger on it...
Extremely small singing role that is only required for a duet, please attach some samples of you singing, anyone can apply but ethereal voices preferred, more airy and gentle voices would be brilliant
Please attach some samples of you singing
Anyone can apply for this cacophony, this will be for one song verse of a tavern all singing together, so you don't even have to be a good singer, you could even pretend to be singing drunk! have fun with this one, it will be a paid role but it hasn't been decided yet on how much each singer will be paid. this will be decided when we figure out how crowded the tavern is.
Have fun with it!
This animation will be around half an hour long so its quite a big project. I'd be looking for someone who can do good fantasy scores and emotion provoking music. The theme would have to build and have a enchanting climax a bit like the reference below. If selected we will discuss a full pricing for your work. If this is a style (Below) that you think you can work with, I'd love to hear from you!
References:Â
https://youtu.be/gGlTVTu2D2E?si=OxjuNffJzO2o6WCB
https://youtu.be/f9NSQOXTJWA?si=yZ3SXrpo-KSs7m7M
https://youtu.be/RhH8zY3yvvM?si=pKsG9nHjpSu1uc43
https://youtu.be/jFHnQDV2_aM?si=P0k2M_TXyylSUtvS
https://youtu.be/ZS7sKaAfCA4?si=hdz1aukcAJYqbd6w
https://youtu.be/8lBgjN0Wkb8?si=kgqj28eTF2gl4f6T
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Assigned Outside Of CCC
I'd love to see all kinds of animators come forward for this project, it will be quite a large on so I need someone who can be committed to the project. You must be able to animate magic and have a good imagination when it comes to the landscapes and scenery in a fantasy setting.
if this sound like something you can do, please don't hesitate to apply, if selected we can talk about full pricing for the project.
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