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I Have Been Looking For Any Advice On How To Break Into The Voice-Over Business. I Also Require Any Advice In Regards To An Educational Institute That Has Programmes Specific To This Field. Do You Have Any Suggestions?
Narration.
Commercial.
Etc.
Hi Marcus,
The only such programs I know of in Canada are the 2-year Acting for Film & TV courses available at Humber College in Toronto and Niagara College in Welland. Coincidentally, I teach the VO course at both colleges. Both colleges have web sites where you can obtain more information.
I've also been writing a self-help book and CD course in VO for those who can't afford college. I've completed 8 of the 14 chapters, but I have no idea when it will be completed. This could be an option for you in the future.
Otherwise, any theatre or acting program would be beneficial since it is, after all, acting.
Stay in contact. I'll keep you updated on my self-help course.
Good luck,
Roland
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Roland Parliament
Expertise
I can answer any questions regarding voice-over work in commercials, animation, dubbing and narration. I can coach actors in audition technique, performance requirements and demo tape preparation. I can help break down sides for all of the above.
Experience
I have directed 55 episodes of the hit anime series "Sailor Moon", several other dubbed series and one theatrical release animation entitled, "Ferretina" (release date to be announced). I have voice-acted in over 2,000 commercials, several animation series and a number of narration productions. I have been sent by ACTRA to St. John's, Winnipeg and Halifax to educate and produce demo tapes for ACTRA members.
Organizations
ACTRA, AF of M, SOCAN
Publications
I am currently writing a textbook and instructional CD for voice performers.
Education/Credentials
I am an award-winning graduate of the Radio & Television Arts Program at Ryerson University, Toronto (1971). I have completed several acting courses at George Brown College (Toronto). I have taught voice in the Theatre Program at Ryerson University (1990-2002) and am currently teaching voice and dialects in the Acting For Film & Television Program at Humber College Toronto. I taught for 7 years in ACTRA's Apprenticeship program.
Awards and Honors
Over 75 international awards for advertising music plus the Don Hudson Award for Creative Excellence at Ryerson
Past/Present Clients
Advertising: Rowntree-MacIntosh, GMC, McCains, Coca-cola, Swiss Chalet, McDonald's, Ford Motors, Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Blood Services, Atlantic Lottery Corporation, Royal Bank of Canada, Zellers, etc.
Animation: DIC Productions, Nelvana, Avianca & Associates, etc.
Narration: The LongPen, Audience Productions, INCO, etc.
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