Steampunk Anime- Full Staff Needed!

[Spoonardo]

STEAMPUNK ANIME - E.P.I.P.H.A.N.Y.

"A WORLD OF INVENTION AND IDEA. ALTERNATIVE ENERGY REIGNS SUPREME, WHO WILL JOIN THE INVENTORS LEAGUE?"

Hey, all! I've been working on writing a Steampunk themed graphic novel over the last year, with a friend of mine.
We have decided that we wanted to turn it into a flash anime series. We are looking for serious, dedicated artists, animators, voice actors, and people with audio production experience.

About Me:
I am an artist and animator. I have been drawing all my life (29 years old), and have been animating for the last 10 years.
I went to college for animation and computer arts. I have experience in film and sound design. I am fluent in programs such as

Adobe Flash, Photoshop, and Premiere, Audodesk Maya, Z-Brush, and 3DS Max.

(These would have to be the series of programs used, or be compatible with for the project.)

You can check an older portfolio I have online at http://spoonardo.deviantart.com/

I am a stickler for the proper work flow. I believe that you need a solid preproduction, or your
production will ultimately fail. You'll find I'm very dedicated, and have a lengthy amount of time to put towards this project.
I am fun, friendly and am an experienced leader. I'm a person who is able to have fun during the work process, but knows when to buckle down. As an artist, I'm always open to new ideas and concepts.

Back to the project!

What is Done:

My partner and I (who will discuss himself and abilities in later posts), have enough script material written for about 3 episodes lengths in full, but knowledge/writing of what will happen for the 1st full season.
All character designs, cities and landscapes, have been fully decided, with rough character sketches done as well.
(as stated these are not finalized, so people on the project will be able to add their own artistic ability to them)

What Needs to Be Done Before actual production:
Finalized character designs, backgrounds, storyboarding, music/audio (voice acting)

What We Need:
As stated, we need more artists! We need people to help finalized character and setting designs.
We are looking for people familiar with the Steampunk genre, as well as anime.

Episode lengths are expected to be approx. 20 mins each.

DIGITAL ARTISTS: Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Flash (Please be CS5 compatible)
A sample of portfolio work is required.

STORYBOARD ARTISTS (2-3 NEEDED): Knowledge of Adobe Flash, and proper storyboarding process.
A sample of previous storyboarding work is required.

AUDIO CREATION AND SOUND ARTISTS (2-3 NEEDED): Ability to create production level music recordings/editing
A sample of previous work and software credentials.

VOICE ACTORS (10+ NEEDED MALE AND FEMALE): A sample of previous work or a sound file showing your vocal abilities
(please give varying emotion range)
(ACTUAL VOICE ACTOR PARTS WILL BE LISTED WHEN PRODUCTION IS ABOUT TO BEGIN)

ANIMATORS (4-6 NEEDED) - A DEMOreel showing, or weblink showing previous work. Must have ability to animate
'anime style', using complex layers, frame by frame, with minimal tweening. Knowledge of Adobe Flash (CS5 compatible).
(Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop an asset)

What is Expected:
We require a high production quality of work. We are looking for people with a high amount of experience in their desired position. But, most of all, we require dedication! Please, only apply if you are serious, and dedicated. Anyone who cannot keep in contact, and meet deadlines (and there will be deadlines :D ), will be replaced.

What You Can Expect:

Continued updates on the project, solid co-ordination, management, and communication.
Anyone joining will receive credit for their work, and an equal portion of any profits made from this venture (Only for people who are currently working on the project, if you leave or can't meet continued requirements this offer is considered null/void).

If you would like to be a part of our project, or would like further information such as a script/character designs,
please comment here, or message me at

Hotmail: [e-mail]

Skype: g-prime3

Thank you, and I hope to hear from you all!

[BedIntruder]

Heyhey! This all looks pretty great, and I'm excited for you guys gettin' to produce something you've put so much time and thought into! C:
I'm not too useful in the animation department, but if you'd like, I'd be willing to contribute any female voices I could pull off for ya. There are a couple demos on my profile and in the link in my signature, one is more focused on my range, while the second is more about emoting.
In any case, I wish you good luck and happy hunting for your staff!

[Spoonardo]

At 9/24/13 04:53 PM, BedIntruder wrote: Heyhey! This all looks pretty great, and I'm excited for you guys gettin' to produce something you've put so much time and thought into! C:
I'm not too useful in the animation department, but if you'd like, I'd be willing to contribute any female voices I could pull off for ya. There are a couple demos on my profile and in the link in my signature, one is more focused on my range, while the second is more about emoting.
In any case, I wish you good luck and happy hunting for your staff!

A very impressive voicereel. I can think of 1 or 2 characters that I would like to see you voice for.
We will contact you further as things begin underway. If you would like any information on said characters. please ask.

[Metraff]

Hmm, definitely think I'll be submitting something real soon.

[Spoonardo]

At 9/24/13 11:10 PM, Metraff wrote: Hmm, definitely think I'll be submitting something real soon.

Always, excepting potential staff :)

[Atlas]

I'm not posting asking to help out but this sounds interesting. I wish you luck!

[Spoonardo]

At 9/26/13 01:40 AM, J-Rex wrote: I'm not posting asking to help out but this sounds interesting. I wish you luck!

Thanks!

[Tonash]

Well, I'll offer what I can.
It definitely sounds like you guys have a strong idea and want to work towards it.
Voice Demo will be sent to the email momentarily.

[Spoonardo]

At 9/26/13 04:04 PM, Tonash wrote: Well, I'll offer what I can.
It definitely sounds like you guys have a strong idea and want to work towards it.
Voice Demo will be sent to the email momentarily.

Thank-you for your reply and submission. :)

[Spoonardo]

Thank you to everyone that has submitted voice actor auditions.
Things are off to a great start!
We still require many female voice parts, as well as some male, and we are also looking for the rest of the development team. We are looking forward to working with you all, and making this anime a reality!

[Spoonardo]

Here is list of voice audition characters. If you would like to Audition for a specific character, please post here or message
us at [e-mail], or via Skype at g-prime3

Patches of Cole - Female - Age 15 - Protagonist - Senior Apprentice at the E.P.I.P.H.A.N.Y. Institute. (ROLE IS OPEN)
Child prodigy, inventor. Curious, and adventurous. (Open to interpretation)

Grimalkin - Male - Age 27 - Deuteragonist - Bounty Hunter of the feline race, The Felis. (ROLE IS OPEN)
(Open to interpretation)

The Wanderer - Male - Age Unknown - Tritagonist - Mysterious, wandering warrior, (ROLE IS OPEN)
and protector of the 'remnants of the old civilization'.
(Open to interpretation)

Malachord of Cole - Male - Age 9 - Supporting Role - Junior Apprentice of Pladius (ROLE IS OPEN)
the Blacksmith. Over enthusiastic. Comic relief. (Open to interpretation)

Tana Chloe of Cole - Female - Age 28 - Supporting Role - Assistant of Pladius the Blacksmith (ROLE IS OPEN)
and Daughter of Dr. Tembridge, founder of the E.P.I.P.H.A.N.Y. Institute.

Pladius the Blacksmith of Cole - Male - Age 63 - Supporting Role - Blacksmith and trainer (ROLE IS OPEN)
of initiates for the E.P.I.P.H.A.N.Y. Institute. Lecherous, old man. Comic relief.

Dr. Tembridge of Cole - Male - Age 49 - Supporting Role - Founder of the E.P.I.P.H.A.N.Y. Institute, (ROLE IS OPEN)
and father of Tana Chloe of Cole. Intellectual and enthusiastic. Somewhat comic relief.
Normal voice should reflect attitude of dignity, and intellect. Must be able
to preform comedic 'Dramatic speeches', that start off slow and then end in over enthusiastic
bouts.

Thorn, Leader of the Bandit Gang "The Highwaymen (of Kalendia)" - Male - Age 32 - (ROLE IS OPEN)
- False Antagonist - Brooding, megalomaniac. Over protective of his younger sister, Hustle.
(Open to interpretation)

Sidetrack, Head Henchman of the Bandit Gang "The Highwaymen (of Kalendia)"- Male - (ROLE HAS BEEN SELECTED)
Age 43 - Supporting Antagonist - Known phrases and exclamations: Barmy, Coswallop,
daft, Gomeril (Calls Swindle this quite often “Ye Gomeril”. Thick Scottish/Cockney accent.
Often has delusions of grandeur.

Swindle - Male - Bandit of "The Highwaymen (of Kalendia)", and partner of Sidetrack. (ROLE IS OPEN)
- Supporting Antagonist - Usually calm and professional, showing little emotion, except
when dealing with the actions of Sidetrack. Speaks in a slower, calm, slightly nasally voice.

Hustle - Female - Age 22 - Self proclaimed assassin of "The Highwaymen (of Kalendia)". (ROLE IS OPEN)
- Secondary Antagonist - Younger sister of Thorne, leader of the bandit group. Loves to torture,
having sadistic tendencies. Has bouts of psychoticism. (Open to interpretation)

Captain Grace - Leader of L.O.G.I.C. (The Luxian Empire) Male - Age 37 - Antagonist (ROLE IS OPEN)
In charge of L.O.G.I.C., the malicious empire, and sworn enemy of the continent of
Efrenia. Former General, during the 'Great Efrenian and Luxian War'.
Sinister, low sounding voice. (Open to interpretation)

OTHER ROLES WILL BECOME AVAILABLE AS THE SERIES PROGRESSES.
AUDITIONS ARE ALSO OPEN TO A SERIES OF MINOR CHARACTERS.

[Spoonardo]

At 9/24/13 04:53 PM, BedIntruder wrote: Heyhey! This all looks pretty great, and I'm excited for you guys gettin' to produce something you've put so much time and thought into! C:
I'm not too useful in the animation department, but if you'd like, I'd be willing to contribute any female voices I could pull off for ya. There are a couple demos on my profile and in the link in my signature, one is more focused on my range, while the second is more about emoting.
In any case, I wish you good luck and happy hunting for your staff!

We have reviewed your voice reel and have 2 characters we would like you to audition for. Do you have contact information, or should we communicate via Newgrounds?

[Spoonardo]

Audition scripts are now available on request.

Contact us on this thread, my Newgrounds account, e-mail at [e-mail] or via Skype
at g-prime3.

Thanks again to all current submitters.

[AmateurPsychonaut]

I should have a new mic within the next 2 or 3 days. I'd be happy to submit samples of my interpretations of all the male voices upon getting it.

[Spoonardo]

At 9/28/13 07:01 AM, AmateurPsychonaut wrote: I should have a new mic within the next 2 or 3 days. I'd be happy to submit samples of my interpretations of all the male voices upon getting it.

If you'd like to request a script, please submit an e-mail and the characters
that you'd like to audition for.

[123mine123]

Wow! This is really awesome!
You really seems serious about this and it's very rare to see collabs here that are actually this serious and organized and experienced as you!
If you look at my profile, I'm not the best voice actor out there nor the best animator or artist.
But I would like to try out for the voice though...I mean, at least I could try to help.
Could I get a audition script for malachord?
It's worth a try since I couldn't get my voice that serious or low, but maybe as high as a child...

[Spoonardo]

At 9/29/13 04:29 AM, 123mine123 wrote: Wow! This is really awesome!
You really seems serious about this and it's very rare to see collabs here that are actually this serious and organized and experienced as you!
If you look at my profile, I'm not the best voice actor out there nor the best animator or artist.
But I would like to try out for the voice though...I mean, at least I could try to help.
Could I get a audition script for malachord?
It's worth a try since I couldn't get my voice that serious or low, but maybe as high as a child...

We're excepting submissions from everyone, if you'd like to tryout.
Please provide us with an e-mail address to forward a script, using the given contact information.

Look forward to hearing your audition. :)

[Spoonardo]

Here is an updated list of voice audition characters. If you would like to Audition for a specific character, please post here
or message us at -

[e-mail], or via Skype at g-prime3

Patches of Cole - Female - Age 15 - Protagonist - Senior Apprentice at the E.P.I.P.H.A.N.Y. Institute. (ROLE IS SELECTED)
Child prodigy, inventor. Curious, and adventurous. (Open to interpretation)

Grimalkin - Male - Age 27 - Deuteragonist - Bounty Hunter of the feline race, The Felis. (ROLE IS OPEN)
(Open to interpretation)

The Wanderer - Male - Age Unknown - Tritagonist - Mysterious, wandering warrior, (ROLE IS OPEN)
and protector of the 'remnants of the old civilization'.
(Open to interpretation)

Malachord of Cole - Male - Age 9 - Supporting Role - Junior Apprentice of Pladius (ROLE IS SELECTED)
the Blacksmith. Over enthusiastic. Comic relief. (Open to interpretation)

Tana Chloe of Cole - Female - Age 28 - Supporting Role - Assistant of Pladius the Blacksmith (ROLE IS OPEN)
and Daughter of Dr. Tembridge, founder of the E.P.I.P.H.A.N.Y. Institute.

Pladius the Blacksmith of Cole - Male - Age 63 - Supporting Role - Blacksmith and trainer (ROLE IS OPEN)
of initiates for the E.P.I.P.H.A.N.Y. Institute. Lecherous, old man. Comic relief.

Dr. Tembridge of Cole - Male - Age 49 - Supporting Role - Founder of the E.P.I.P.H.A.N.Y. Institute, (ROLE IS SELECTED)
and father of Tana Chloe of Cole. Intellectual and enthusiastic. Somewhat comic relief.
Normal voice should reflect attitude of dignity, and intellect. Must be able
to preform comedic 'Dramatic speeches', that start off slow and then end in over enthusiastic
bouts.

Thorn, Leader of the Bandit Gang "The Highwaymen (of Kalendia)" - Male - Age 32 - (ROLE IS SELECTED)
- False Antagonist - Brooding, megalomaniac. Over protective of his younger sister, Hustle.
(Open to interpretation)

Sidetrack, Head Henchman of the Bandit Gang "The Highwaymen (of Kalendia)"- Male - (ROLE HAS BEEN SELECTED)
Age 43 - Supporting Antagonist - Known phrases and exclamations: Barmy, Coswallop,
daft, Gomeril (Calls Swindle this quite often “Ye Gomeril”. Thick Scottish/Cockney accent.
Often has delusions of grandeur.

Swindle - Male - Bandit of "The Highwaymen (of Kalendia)", and partner of Sidetrack. (ROLE IS OPEN)
- Supporting Antagonist - Usually calm and professional, showing little emotion, except
when dealing with the actions of Sidetrack. Speaks in a slower, calm, slightly nasally voice.

Hustle - Female - Age 22 - Self proclaimed assassin of "The Highwaymen (of Kalendia)". (ROLE IS OPEN)
- Secondary Antagonist - Younger sister of Thorne, leader of the bandit group. Loves to torture,
having sadistic tendencies. Has bouts of psychoticism. (Open to interpretation)

Captain Grace - Leader of L.O.G.I.C. (The Luxian Empire) Male - Age 37 - Antagonist (ROLE IS OPEN)
In charge of L.O.G.I.C., the malicious empire, and sworn enemy of the continent of
Efrenia. Former General, during the 'Great Efrenian and Luxian War'.
Sinister, low sounding voice. (Open to interpretation)

OTHER ROLES WILL BECOME AVAILABLE AS THE SERIES PROGRESSES.
AUDITIONS ARE ALSO OPEN TO A SERIES OF MINOR CHARACTERS.

THANK YOU, TO ALL CURRENT VOICE ACTORS WHO HAVE AUDITIONED, AND THOSE WHO HAVE JOINED US!

[Twone]

Sent ya a PM :)

[Spoonardo]

At 9/30/13 11:19 PM, Twone wrote: Sent ya a PM :)

Thanks! :)

[Spoonardo]

Yet another updated list of voice audition characters.

The role of 'Captain Grace', has just been filled.

If you would like to Audition for a specific character, please post here
or message us at -

[e-mail], or via Skype at g-prime3

Patches of Cole - Female - Age 15 - Protagonist - Senior Apprentice at the E.P.I.P.H.A.N.Y. Institute. (ROLE IS SELECTED)
Child prodigy, inventor. Curious, and adventurous. (Open to interpretation)

Grimalkin - Male - Age 27 - Deuteragonist - Bounty Hunter of the feline race, The Felis. (ROLE IS OPEN)
(Open to interpretation)

The Wanderer - Male - Age Unknown - Tritagonist - Mysterious, wandering warrior, (ROLE IS OPEN)
and protector of the 'remnants of the old civilization'.
(Open to interpretation)

Malachord of Cole - Male - Age 9 - Supporting Role - Junior Apprentice of Pladius (ROLE IS SELECTED)
the Blacksmith. Over enthusiastic. Comic relief. (Open to interpretation)

Tana Chloe of Cole - Female - Age 28 - Supporting Role - Assistant of Pladius the Blacksmith (ROLE IS OPEN)
and Daughter of Dr. Tembridge, founder of the E.P.I.P.H.A.N.Y. Institute.

Pladius the Blacksmith of Cole - Male - Age 63 - Supporting Role - Blacksmith and trainer (ROLE IS OPEN)
of initiates for the E.P.I.P.H.A.N.Y. Institute. Lecherous, old man. Comic relief.

Dr. Tembridge of Cole - Male - Age 49 - Supporting Role - Founder of the E.P.I.P.H.A.N.Y. Institute, (ROLE IS SELECTED)
and father of Tana Chloe of Cole. Intellectual and enthusiastic. Somewhat comic relief.
Normal voice should reflect attitude of dignity, and intellect. Must be able
to preform comedic 'Dramatic speeches', that start off slow and then end in over enthusiastic
bouts.

Thorn, Leader of the Bandit Gang "The Highwaymen (of Kalendia)" - Male - Age 32 - (ROLE IS SELECTED)
- False Antagonist - Brooding, megalomaniac. Over protective of his younger sister, Hustle.
(Open to interpretation)

Sidetrack, Head Henchman of the Bandit Gang "The Highwaymen (of Kalendia)"- Male - (ROLE IS SELECTED)
Age 43 - Supporting Antagonist - Known phrases and exclamations: Barmy, Coswallop,
daft, Gomeril (Calls Swindle this quite often “Ye Gomeril”. Thick Scottish/Cockney accent.
Often has delusions of grandeur.

Swindle - Male - Bandit of "The Highwaymen (of Kalendia)", and partner of Sidetrack. (ROLE IS OPEN)
- Supporting Antagonist - Usually calm and professional, showing little emotion, except
when dealing with the actions of Sidetrack. Speaks in a slower, calm, slightly nasally voice.

Hustle - Female - Age 22 - Self proclaimed assassin of "The Highwaymen (of Kalendia)". (ROLE IS OPEN)
- Secondary Antagonist - Younger sister of Thorne, leader of the bandit group. Loves to torture,
having sadistic tendencies. Has bouts of psychoticism. (Open to interpretation)

Captain Grace - Leader of L.O.G.I.C. (The Luxian Empire) Male - Age 37 - Antagonist (ROLE IS SELECTED)
In charge of L.O.G.I.C., the malicious empire, and sworn enemy of the continent of
Efrenia. Former General, during the 'Great Efrenian and Luxian War'.
Sinister, low sounding voice. (Open to interpretation)

WE STILL NEED MORE FEMALE VOICE ACTORS, AND SOME MALE AS WELL.

OTHER ROLES WILL BECOME AVAILABLE AS THE SERIES PROGRESSES.
AUDITIONS ARE ALSO OPEN TO A SERIES OF MINOR CHARACTERS.

THANK YOU, TO ALL CURRENT VOICE ACTORS WHO HAVE AUDITIONED, AND THOSE WHO HAVE JOINED US!

[Spoonardo]

Welcome to the two sound designers that have joined the E.P.I.P.H.A.N.Y. Team!

We are still looking for more digital artists, animators, and a few voice actors (see previous posting).

Message on this thread, contact my Newgrounds account, at [e-mail] or via Skype at g-prime3

[SinCOMIXXX]

I could do some voices for you. Give me enough time to get a high quality mic, though.

[Spoonardo]

At 10/2/13 02:02 PM, SinCOMIXXX wrote: I could do some voices for you. Give me enough time to get a high quality mic, though.

We hope to have voice actors chosen within the next week so.

[TheBenjerman]

If you still need music I would love to help out. ^_^

You can check out the audio on my NG Page or check out my website.

[cwoodsdean]

I am a voice actor(well actress XD) with experience! I could easily do a audition for charters or make a demo real of some sort.

[Spoonardo]

At 10/3/13 06:17 PM, cwoodsdean wrote: I am a voice actor(well actress XD) with experience! I could easily do a audition for charters or make a demo real of some sort.

If you could provide an e-mail, I will send you scripts to read from for the remaining female roles.

(You can PM me on Newgrounds, post on this thread, or send an e-mail to [e-mail])

[Spoonardo]

At 10/3/13 02:52 PM, TheBenjerman wrote: If you still need music I would love to help out. ^_^

You can check out the audio on my NG Page or check out my website.

Thank you for your interest in our project. :)
We have room for 1 more audio artist. I will show your work to my partner, and we will let you know.

[TheBenjerman]

At 10/3/13 06:54 PM, Spoonardo wrote:

At 10/3/13 02:52 PM, TheBenjerman wrote: If you still need music I would love to help out. ^_^

You can check out the audio on my NG Page or check out my website.

Thank you for your interest in our project. :)
We have room for 1 more audio artist. I will show your work to my partner, and we will let you know.

Thanks!

[123mine123]

Hey man, sorry didnt update you on my part earlier.
Turns out, unless Malachord is a little older, my voice wouldnt fit him at all.
But if you need additional voices though, just pm me.