Casting Call
Movement & voice
Figuration is looking for four Japanese actors to perform movement references & voiceovers for an independent animated production.
Each actor will be required to speak in Japanese (native tongue) and English (Japanese accent). Movement will be filmed and used as a guide for hand-painted animation. We are open to casting movement and voice separately and welcome performers with a physical theatre or dance background.
Deadline to apply: Sunday 13 Feburary, 5pm GMT
Recording: late Feb/earlyMarch 2022 in Crystal Palace, London.
Pay: £220 per day
About the project
The Masterpiece of Tamagata is a 15-minute animation set in 16th-century Japan. It will be hand-painted in Japanese ink with an original orchestral score. It is produced by Figuration, an award-winning non-profit studio in Crystal Palace, London. The project is funded by Arts Council England and private investment for release to festivals and museums in 2023.
About the Roles
Role 1: Tamagata (4 days)
Playing age: 40s-50s
Gender presentation: Male
Role 2: Shikishi (4 days)
Playing age: 40s-50s
Gender presentation: Female
Role 3: Emissary to the Shogun (2 days)
Playing age: 30s-40s
Gender presentation: Male
Role 4: Tamagata’s Father (½ day for voice)
Playing age: 60s-70s
Gender presentation: Male
If you are interested, please email Roy Joseph Butler in English with:
your full name
where you are based
a short video message in English (approx 1 minute) about yourself & relevant experience
a link to your showreel/website (optional)
Deadline to apply: Sunday 13 February, 5pm GMT