Casting Search: Pixar Animated Studios Casting Call for Papu Emil
Casting Call: Voice-Over Role for Pixar Animated Feature
Job Description: Pixar Animation Studios is casting a voice-over role for an upcoming English-language animated feature. We are searching for a voice actor to bring the character Papu Emil to life—a 70-year-old Romani musician. Papu Emil is an eccentric and cantankerous grandfather, passionate about family and music, especially in relation to his teenage granddaughter, Lena. Though he can be opinionated and direct, his actions are driven by his deep love and unwavering support for his granddaughter.
The role will require delivering a voice performance that conveys Emil’s lively, playful, and slightly grumpy personality, while also capturing his tenderness and dedication to his family.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide voice-over for the character Papu Emil in an animated feature.
- Bring to life a character who is in his 70s with a blend of confident, kind, and playful tones.
- Voice a few lines in Romani, with familiarity in the language being helpful but not mandatory.
Requirements:
- Actors must sound naturally like they are in their 70s.
- Have a confident, yet kind and playful voice.
- Comfortable acting in English.
- Ability to authentically portray a Romani character.
- Familiarity with the Romani language is a plus, but fluency is not required.
Compensation: Competitive pay based on industry standards for voice acting in animated films.
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Job Responsibilities
- Perform voiceover material for a cinematic audiobook sample.
- Deliver an expressive and engaging vocal performance appropriate to the material.
- Record approximately two minutes of finished audiobook content.
- Follow creative and performance direction provided by the project team.
- Coordinate access to an approved college recording facility.
- Maintain professional audio recording standards throughout the session.
Requirements
- Must currently be a student.
- Seeking one male voice actor and one female voice actor.
- Must have authorized access to a college recording studio.
- Must have permission for a project representative to attend the recording session.
- Students studying voiceover, theatre, broadcasting, radio, film, audio production, communications, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply.
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Voice Over Artist – NYS Department of Public Service
Job Description
A non-union voice over artist is needed for a two-minute informational video for the NYS Department of Public Service. The role calls for a seasoned performer with a strong yet comforting tone that captures the resilience of blue-collar New Yorkers. This is a remote recording opportunity with a full buyout in perpetuity for usage on the department’s website and social media channels.
Job Responsibilities
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Record a two-minute script with a strong, clear, and engaging delivery.
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Capture the desired tone that is both authoritative and reassuring.
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Provide high-quality, raw, clean audio files ready for professional use.
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Work closely with the production team to ensure alignment with project vision.
Requirements
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All genders welcome; middle-age sounding voice preferred.
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Must be a seasoned voice over artist with prior experience.
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VO reels or clips are mandatory for submission.
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Remote recording only; must be able to deliver high-quality audio from home setup.
Compensation
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$800 session fee + $300 buyout + 10%.
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Full buyout in perpetuity for web and social media use.
