Betty Fleetfoot Casting

BETTY FLEETFOOT Casting Call

I have never done a casting call, please give me a bit of grace here:)

PROJECT TITLE: Betty Fleetfoot

PROJECT TYPE: 3D Animated Feature Film (110-120 Minutes)

POJECT SYNOPSIS: After a daring 17-year-old named Betty Fleetfoot visits her long estranged Uncle Spud’s farm, drama strikes. Years of past trauma and conflict resurface as her father, a former horse racer, warns her of the dangers of horse racing. He wants nothing more than to protect her, while Betty wants nothing more than to have her own horse. She even dreams of competing in The Grand Race. Will the family be brought together or torn further apart by the one thing they fear the most?

UNION STATUS: Non-Union

PRODUCTION DATES: TBD, I’m looking at a tentative voice over submissions as early as March 21st 2026 with a deadline of May 15th 2026.

PRODUCERS: Joshua Whitney, Mark Nelson

DIRECTOR: Joshua Whitney

COMPENSATION: Sadly, unpaid. No promises of riches or fame.

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ANNOUNCER – 26 lines

The announcer is a super bubbly jovial fellow with a loud clear voice. He sounds like an enthusiastic sports commentator.

• Dialogue Samples:
  “WOW! That was an eventful few seconds right there and the race hasn’t even begun!”
  “Ladies and gentlemen… boys and girls — Who’s ready for a race?!!”
  “OH MY! Do we have this on the big screen?! From last place a few moments ago to the front of the action Spud Dobber is quite literally making history before our eyes! I have -”

BARTENDER – 1 line

Generic bartender with one line.

• Dialogue Sample:
  “Oh my. God have mercy.”

BETTY FLEETFOOT – 195 lines

• Description: 17 years old, dark brown hair, naturally gifted with music but passionate about horses. She is ambitious, yet a massive people-pleaser.
• Goals: To get a horse without disappointing her family.
• Dialogue Samples:
  “Since I was a kid my dream was to have a horse, just like you told me you did Dad. I fell in love with that dream and have prayed that it would come true or that I’d be able to ride someday for years. Finally that prayer is answered and now you tell me that I can’t? God might be using Uncle Spud here.”
  “I know, how it sounds. But I’m going to try. If I can beat him the horse is mine! If I don’t do this now, I’ll never have another chance.”
  “Well I know we first brush him down. I’ve read that – and that’s what Spud had me doing yesterday.”
  “Yeah, thanks. This is my favorite time of day to ride. It’s magical. The sunset, cool breeze, fireflies even sometimes.”
  

BYSTANDER – 1 line (O.S.)

• Dialogue Sample:
  “Someone call for help!”

HANK – 25 lines

Hank is like “sour milk left to dry on the floor,” yet capable of being useful. He is complicated, never talks straight, and lives in the shadows of the racing world.

Mid-60s, thin, wiry, and sickly. Moderately tall with bad teeth and a nasally, nagging voice.

• Goals: To survive the “rough business” of life by swindling and staying in the shadows.
• Dialogue Samples: “Your family reunion thing you’re doing is going to get someone hurt.” …
  “Spud, you’re not hearing me. I don’t mean in an accident. I mean someone is going to get hurt. Wake up!”

HENRY FLEETFOOT – 170 lines

Henry is a caring father burdened with a lot of history on his shoulders. He’s 40 years old, and struggling to make ends meet with his small auto mechanic shop in the nearby town. He wouldn’t admit it, but he’s running from his past where he was once one of the best jockeys to ever race the Grand Race.

But, at the end of the day he just wants to keep his family SAFE. That sometimes cripples him.

That is what has led him to avoid his wife’s brother Spud Dobber who he sees as the reason everything went south with racing. He blames Spud for a deadly accident that happened 20 years ago.

• Dialogue Samples:
  “I… know. We’ve already talked about this, though! I can’t just HIRE SOMEONE – I run a small mechanic shop, in a dying town. What else can I do? No one said this was going to be easy. We just need to do what we gotta do.”
  “I come to collect me dues, me lady! I be looking for me lunch and a wee lad. Where’s my little grease monkey?”
  “Because you think you know Spud and that’s dangerous. As your father, I need to protect you. If that means closing my shop early and losing valuable business then so be it.”
  “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have said that. Been a lot going on at work.”

JACK DASHER – 61 lines

Jack Dasher is an awkward but heartfelt horse enthusiast. He’s book smart, strong, even a bit extraverted sometimes. He’s about 20 years old. He is brave and full of life but knows when to be serious.

• Goals: To participate in or be near the Grand Race; eventually, his goal shifts to supporting Betty.
• Dialogue Samples:
  “It is such an honor Mr Dobber – I hope I’m not intruding, but if you could sign some of this you would literally make my day.”
  “Jane! What are you DOING! … From now on, I’m driving! This is embarrassing.”
  “I hate to break it to you Betty, but you need to learn how to ride before you can race.”

JANE DASHER – 28 lines

• Description: Betty’s redheaded best friend; an ultra-vocal extrovert who plays the ukulele. She is the life of the party typically. She’s bubbly with broad emotional swings. She wants to be there for everyone but often misses obvious social cues.
• Goals: To live life to its fullest, support Betty, and always find a new adventure.

LAUREN FLEETFOOT – 30 lines

• Description: Betty’s mother, late 30s. She is generally pretty level headed.
• Goals: To keep the family together and make sure her children are successful.

MEDIC – 3 lines

• Description: A first responder.

MR. COMODUR / PASTOR – 98 lines

• Description: A man in his late 80s who is both Betty’s music teacher and the local pastor. He comes off as strict, wise, and blunt but also has a lively sense of humor just under the surface.
• Goals: He’s a mentor figure for multiple character in the film.
• Dialogue Samples:
  “Look to the future, Henry. Look to the future, not the past, unless only to make the present better. Speaking of the present, I presently am hoping that I have used my role in your lives for good today.”
  “Well, well my dear! Don’t get to excited Jane! My darling, getting trained and winning the race and two different beasts!”
  “Your poor mother doesn’t pay me to teach you the art of day dreaming. Does she?”

OLD MISS SHIRLEY – 19 lines

Old Miss Shirley is a stubborn, but sweet old lady unafraid of making her opinions heard — vocally. She owns a well loved dinner and knows just about every folk tale in the state.

PARAMEDIC – 1 line

• A paramedic with one line :0

PAUL FLEETFOOT – 13 lines

• Description: 11 years old; Betty’s younger brother and an aspiring mechanic.
• Personality: Energetic, thoughtful, and highly supportive of his sister’s bravery.
• Goals: To help his father in the shop and see his sister succeed.

SECURITY GUARD 1 – 2 lines

• Description: Staff member at the Grand Race event.
• Personality: Authoritative and vigilant.
• Goals: To maintain order and security at the track.

SPUD DOBBER – 106 lines

• Description: 49 years old, heavily built with bloodshot eyes, usually dressed in gray. A “lost legend” of racing. He has a low gravelly voice
• Goals: To find redemption by making things right with the Fleetfoot family and helping Betty win the race.

STRANGER – 1 line

• Description: A cold and dismissive fellow racer.
• Personality: Unfriendly and gatekeeping.
• Goals: To discourage “outsiders” from the racing circuit.

TRACK ATTENDANT 1 – 1 line

• Description: A member of the race track crew.
• Personality: Concerned and helpful.
• Goals: To provide immediate assistance to fallen or injured racers.

WILSON/REPORTER – 4 lines

Wilson is a quick-tempered, nosy and very annoying reporter who is fascinated with the Grand Race and the lore behind it.