Selftape Instructions: Pray With Open Eyes (Voiceover)

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Sun 9/6 by 11pm Pacific

SHOOT DATES: Mon 10/19-Fri 10/30 (1 day, TBD), remote VO session


AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS

SIDES

Please submit for the role(s) you are most interested in.

  • Æbba (click here for sides) LEAD. Female, 40-50. Brave and loyal woman living in a peasant village. Secretly practices dark magic to save her husband.

  • GEŠRA (click here for sides) LEAD. Female, 30-50. Bridge God, supernatural entity. Powerful and ethereal. Rich and complex voice.

  • Edwine (click here for sides) SUPPORTING. Male, 40-50. Kind man living in a peasant village. Hardworking and under constant pressure from religious and military leaders.

  • Hrethel (click here for sides) SUPPORTING. Male, 40-50. Authority figure and villian, pressuring Edwine into military service. Gruff, intimidating voice.

  • Full Script (for reference only, please use the SIDES for your audition).

All materials are confidential and for casting purposes only. Do not share.

MATERIALS NEEDED

We will need the following materials for all roles. Please submit a self-recorded voiceover audition with the following files:

  • Take 1: Fantasy/Character version of the role (your own interpretation)

  • Take 2: Naturalistic/Grounded version of the role

  • Slate: Name + agency (separate file, do not add slates to your takes)

  • Demo (optional): If available, please send a demo reel or sample clip of some of your narrative/animation work (no commercial work samples please.)

  • File Naming:

    • FirstLast_Role_PWOE_Take1

    • FirstLast_Role_PWOE_Take2

    • FirstLastPWOE_Slate

    • FirstLast_PWOE_Demo

  • Note: Don’t worry about the pronunciation of character names.

PROJECT INFORMATION

TITLE: Pray with Open Eyes

PRODUCTION COMPANY: Volcano House

DIRECTOR: Jack Nop (do not contact)

CASTING DIRECTOR: Rachel Mossey

TYPE: Animated Short

UNION STATUS: Non-Union (Feature version will be SAG)

SHOOT DATES: Oct 19-Oct 30 (can be flexible, if needed)

LOCATION: Remote. Open to talent with home studios.

RATES: $150/hr + 20% (2 hours minimum guaranteed.) Anticipated hours: 1 session, 4-5 hours

ARTWORK: See below for some of the concept art (confidential)

How to Submit

Link: Please transfer your files using https://weeblemountaincasting.fromsmash.com/request/tK.FDLDLaU-hd

Deadline: Sun 9/6 by 11pm Pacific. Late submissions accepted.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR AUDITION
 

NEXT STEPS: If you are selected for further consideration, we will reach out to you with the next steps. Please do not clear your schedule and assume you are not needed unless you hear from us.

NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT: By applying for this project, you agree not to mention your involvement in the project, nor disclose to outside parties any details regarding the advertiser, product, or shoot that may be shared during the casting process. Violation of the NDA may result in termination and/or legal action.

OUR PARTNERS: We recognize the brands we work with may not have a perfect history in terms of media representation or other social issues. We are partnering with them in hopes of moving in a thoughtful + conscientious direction. While we don't represent or speak for the brand directly, we'd be happy to receive any feedback this casting call may bring up, in order to open a dialogue on your behalf. Your voice matters.

HAVE THOUGHTS? We strive to use inclusive and affirming language in our casting process.
Please email us if you have any feedback for us.

ABOUT US: We’re a casting agency that finds actors, models, and extras for photoshoots, commercials, TV, and movies. You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Tiktok. Our owner, Rachel Mossey, is also on IMDB.

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