Video Game

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Details

Union:

Union

Area of media:

Video Game

Network:

Paid?:

Yes

Rates:

Actra Session Rates as per FPP- (First Playable Prototype) *use fees not applicable

Deadline:

July 31, 2024

Callbacks:

July 24, 2024 By Zoom

Shooting starts:

Aug 19, 2024

Shooting finishes:

Aug 30, 2024

Shooting locations:

Montreal, Quebec @ Beyond Capture Performance Studios

Cities for response:

Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa

Comments

This is for full performance capture. We are looking for unique and exceptional talent to bring these characters to life, in body and voice.
The following characters represent a broad spectrum of actor traits, ethnic diversity, genders and body types. Please pay close attention to ethnic tones and range of heights described- with best effort to correspond.

Storyline

We’re currently casting for an adaptation of the acclaimed novel series The Bird That Drinks Tears, by Korean author Lee Yeongdo.
This best-selling series has enchanted millions of fans with its unique fantasy world. With fascinating characters, a carefully constructed plot, and poignant themes, it’s unsurprising they instantly fell in love with the books. Our goal is to create a game where gameplay and story seamlessly blend together, while pushing the boundaries of innovation in the gaming industry. If you would like your actors to be part of this exciting performance capture adventure, check out the roles below and please submit.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Hero	Male 25 - 45 Years old
Description Character Age: 25 Actor Ethnicity: ANY Actor Build: ***Very tall, strong, muscular. bare minimum 6 feet, the taller the better Demeanor: Moves like a fighter. Almost military but more instinctive, animal. Dynamic range: Weighty movements, but very athletic. Needs to be able to fight. Keywords: Legendary, Powerful, Hot-blooded, Rough, Exuberant Character Race: a birdlike humanoid species" Actor Height: 6"-6"5 Character Height: 250 cm (8Feet)" PERSONALITY Years of winning lethal challenges have built Hero's confidence in his own strength, but beyond this admired might, he feels vulnerable or empty. Overconfident in his physical abilities, Hero struggles with internal doubts and is often manipulated through his ego and image, making it difficult for him to trust others. Though he boasts about his independence, he secretly craves connection. Proud of the powerful legend he has become, Hero dreads the growing weight of responsibility and the moral complexities of decisions that impact many lives. He fears losing his true self to the role he's played and leaving behind a legacy he might not be proud of. VOICE: Language: Casual and straightforward. Neither too sophisticated words nor slang. Can curse when irritated or angry. Speech pattern: Short and fact-oriented sentences, without hesitation. Regular pacing. Can punctuate his sentences with expressive sounds (snap, sigh, groan). Tone: Confident (but not condescending), reassuring. Vigorous. Voice type: Deep, warm, expressive (maybe a bit nasal but not in a funny way). Voice Age range: Adult (~40) Emotional range: Emotional, angry, funny, it's our hero, we want all of it
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Camiye	Female 21 - 31 Years old
Description DESCRIPTION Actor Ethnicity: Asian, mixed asian, Character Age: 26 Actor Build: Lean Actor-Character Height: 165 cm \ 5”4 Weight: Lean Job: Chief of Karabora Skills: Politician Keywords: Cold, Responsible, Dedicated, Insecure Demeanor: Stern, Strict, Noble Dynamic range: Agile but not necessarily athletic. Character Race: Human PERSONALITY Strong sense of duty and an acute awareness of the expectations placed upon her. She is deeply concerned with maintaining a favorable image and is highly conscious of how others perceive her. She compensates her timidity and lack of confidence with a cold demeanor and a high chin. Despite her initial apprehensions, she demonstrates resilience and determination in the face of adversity, honing her negotiating skills, emulating her mother's wisdom. However, beneath her composed exterior lies a vulnerability, stemming from her fear of disappointing those who look up to her. VOICE Accent: General American working class Language: Colloquial (humble background). Can lean towards slang when emotional. Tries to be formal when acting as a leader (can fake education with a knowledge that comes from a few books). Tone: Neutral to somber. Very measured, her pitch is as low as she can manage, to try and make herself sounds more mature and confident than she is. Voice type: Able to force a lower pitch than her natural one to sound more like a leader. Age range: Adult (~30) Emotional range: From very firm and authoritative, to insecure and sensitive
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Jeramd	Male 21 - 35 Years old
Description Character age: 28 Ethnicity: Caucasian Race: Human Actor-Character Height: 172 cm\5'7 Weight: Lean Skills: Herbalist, Healer Goal: Protect the way of nature and the way of dragons Keywords: Emo, immature, defensive, whiny Build: Weak Demeanor: Discreet, reserved, cautious. Dynamic range: He is not clumsy, he is used to moving in the forest, but he is physically weak and has a hypersensitivity that can catch him off guard. PERSONALITY Misunderstood and angsty, Jeramd is a sensitive and caring young man, but through his experiences of survival, of being taken, adopted, adored and then rejected he's come to prefer the stability of nature to the whims of the human heart. Jeramd is in search of his own identity, he questions his existence as a tool for other's power through the fear that he inspires. VOICE CASTING Accent: General American Language: Simple, casual language, metaphors inspired by nature. Speech pattern: Standard English but avoiding modern-sounding expressions. He may have difficulties to finish his sentences, he is prone to emotional fits. Tone: Emotional, edgy, self-centered. Voice type: Young, sensitive. Age range: Adult (~30) Emotional range: From passionate and reactive, to very sad and hurt, borderline depressing.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Menan	Female 25 - 45 Years old
Description Age: 35 Gender: Female Ethnicity: Black Character Race: Rekkon Actor Height: 5.8- 6' Character Height: 260 cm \ 8’6’’ Weight: Heavy Skills Fighting, building, designing Motivation/ Goal: Build structures to control the course of water Keywords: Gruff, intimidating, hard-working, creative Build: Very tall, strong, heavy. Demeanor: That of a builder, confident, strong, calm and determined. Dynamic range: Heavy but very athletic. Needs to be able to fight. PERSONALITY Menan is a formidable figure, gruff and hard-working, her intimidating presence commands respect. Years of adversity have forged her relentless determination, driving her to excel in her craft with unmatched creativity. Despite her stern exterior, she harbors a deep sense of loyalty and commitment to those she cares about. Menan's practical approach to problem-solving and her ability to envision and construct grand structures reflect her innovative mind. Beneath her tough demeanor lies a profound resilience, shaped by her desire to overcome obstacles and protect the vulnerable, making her a mighty ally and a dedicated friend. Accent: Black American Language: Plenty of slang but avoid modern. She almost sounds like a pirate. Speech pattern Direct, factual. Her language like her appearance is rather abrupt but not devoid of a slightly cynical sense of humor. Tone: Gruff, badass, direct. Voice type: Deep, singular, almost androgynous, with an accent that is hard to pinpoint. Age range: Adult (30-40) Emotional range: Angry, snappy and able to sound ironical or sarcastic. Other times, we want her to sound more emotional, sad and serious
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Otti	Male 45 - 75 Years old
Description Gender: Male Ethnicity: Asian Character Age: 98 Character Race: Tokebi Actor Height: 5'8-6" Character Height: 198 cm \ 6’5” Weight: Heavy Job: “Seduction” School Teacher Skills: Master artificer Motivation/ Goal: Bring love and happiness to all Keywords: Confident, Casanova, Charming Build: Bulky Demeanor: Graceful, mannered, yet heavy Dynamic range: Tokebis are not fast creatures, they have weight to their movement, yet they move with elegance and relative ease. Like a sumo dancing. PERSONALITY Confident, wise, relaxed. Sharp as a whip, he never shies away from a good joke, and no one can believe he is really 98 years old. A Casanova who doesn’t brag about his exploits but has the confidence to love and be loved, with all it implies. Great listener, kind-hearted, humorous. VOICE Accent: General American Language: Sophisticated (but simple words to be welcoming). No slang or vulgarity. Speech pattern: Emphasizes important words with repetition and long pauses. Varies pacing to create dramatic tension. Tone: Playful, cheerful. Always speaks with confidence. Voice type: Crooner, smooth but strong and warm. Age range: Mature (~60) Emotional range: Can sound serious and deep almost philosophical, to a cheeky trickster.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Wungpo	Non-binary 25 - 45 Years old
Description Character Gender: Non-Binary, Gender Fluid Character Age: 35 Ethnicity: Any Race: Tokebi Actor Height: 5'6-5'11 Height: 182 cm \ 5'11 Weight: Heavy Job: Postmaster Skills: Beetle Trainer Motivation/ Goal : To help beetles find their purpose in life Keywords: Optimistic, bubbly, extroverted, goofy Build: Bulky Demeanor: Clumsy, cute, excited Dynamic range: Tokebis are not fast creatures, they have weight to their movement, yet they move with elegance, but Wungpo is known for his clumsiness, like a cartoony elephant. PERSONALITY Wungpo is characterised by zier love for everything. Zee is a very cheerful, charming and kind character who sees the world in a positive light. Zee is also notable for zier clumsiness, dropping things unintentionally, forgetting to tidy zier few belongings, and walking around with sorghum powder around zier mouth. Like zier favourite beetle Ninnie, Wungpo doesn’t not overthink things. Zier have a very transparent, natural and genuine approach of life that applies to every person zier meet or every problem zier are presented with. VOICE Accent: General American Language: Overly positive. Zee adds positive adjectives to people and creatures. No vulgarities. Speech pattern: Zee speaks fast, zier voice full of excitement, zier sentences tend to draw out as zee can't stop zier. Tone: Playful, cheerful. Always speaks with hopes and enthusiasm. Voice type: Nonbinary. Slight tokebi accent (pan asian – we want an accent but not one that pinpoints to a specific nationality) Age range Adult (~35) Emotional range: Enthusiast, happy and bubbly, to deeply sad and anxious.

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