What it actually takes to secure your next voice acting gig
Auditioning for new voice acting roles is a stressful job on its own – especially if you're hunting for your first official gig.
At times, casting calls can feel like throwing your name into an empty void, or imposter syndrome may keep you from even pressing submit. But what I'm about to share could help you plug those pesky confidence leaks and put your persevering S.S. Voice Acting ship back on course.
Whether you've got a stellar reel or no reel at all, there's plenty you can do to boost your chances of getting your vocal talents into the ears of those in charge of choosing their latest video game cast.
Know this: voice directors often juggle a large number of different roles across multiple projects at once, so we value candidates who make our job easier by following directions down to the smallest detail.
The notion of following directions may seem self explanatory, but you'd be surprised to learn how nearly one-third of our casting submissions never make it past the first hurdle simply because the voice actor didn't follow basic instructions laid out in the request. Don't get this confused. We absolutely love getting to meet new talents and geeking out about all you have to offer, but we also work on tight timelines and need to do whatever we can to swiftly reach the point of putting the perfect candidates in front of creative decision makers.
Pay attention to the specifications listed in any casting call. Are you being asked to use a specific email subject line? Chances are the director has an automated filter set up to keep relevant talent tied to relevant roles. Additionally, if the sheet requests specific file formats, naming conventions, or transfer methods, provide your materials exactly how you are
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