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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. The character is Lena, a 17-year-old Romani musician who plays the violin as a street performer during the day and works as a dishwasher at night. Lena is whip-smart, resilient, and full of youthful spirit with a sharp, sarcastic sense of humor. She’s also tough, quick to protect herself from the prejudices she faces due to her background. We are looking for a talented actress to give life to Lena’s energy and complex personality.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide the voice for Lena, a vibrant teenage Romani violinist, in an animated feature.
• Convey a wide range of emotions, from Lena’s wit and sarcasm to her protective walls against prejudice.
• Voice a few lines in Romani (fluency not required, but familiarity with the language is helpful).

Requirements:

• Enthusiastic, outgoing, funny, and energetic voice.
• Comfortable acting in English.
• Able to authentically portray a Romani character.
• Familiarity with the Romani language is a plus, but not required.

Compensation: Competitive pay based on industry standards for voice acting in animated films.

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.