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Welcome to my Voiceover journey
I'm also asking for my voiceover friends.
Let's discuss professionally produced demos. You have invested your hard-earned money because you want to make progress in the voiceover industry. Like any other artistic profession, you need to prove your commitment and your desire to succeed. While getting a professional demo is not mandatory, it can be an effective way to gain exposure and potentially secure representation.
I didn't know what to do
So, from my experience, I sat there with two sparkling new demos that I had produced by JMC Demos. I love them a lot and they sound like me! Then I sat there wondering what my next steps were. I reached out to a couple of full-time voiceover talents and got a couple of suggestions that I thought I should share.
Submit to Rosters
There are production companies, studios, and agents always looking to fulfill a voice print that might not be on their rosters yet. Depending on the industry you want to be in, you could look up companies you have heard of and see if they are taking on new talent. Please follow the company's way of submitting the letter, there's no better way of showing how detail-oriented you are than by following their instructions.
Update Your Website and Social Media
If you have a website or social media profiles, update them with your new demo and any other relevant information. Make sure your contact information is easily accessible for potential clients.
Online Platforms
Upload your demo to popular online platforms such as Voices.com, Voice123, Bodalgo, or others where clients look for voice talent. There are some others that I'm on like Voquent and CastingCall.club that are free where you may get a role or job that way too. Let me know in the comments if you suggest any other sites.
Attend Industry Events
Right now, VO Atlanta is currently in session. Sure, I couldn't attend this year but I plan to attend next year. Even if not appearing live at the event is a possibility, there's a cheaper ticket for the recap where you can take in all the information from your own convenience. Keep an eye out for industry events, conferences, and workshops where you can network with industry professionals and learn from all their useful knowledge.
Continue Training
Voice acting is a skill that can always be honed. Consider taking additional classes or workshops to further develop your craft and stay up-to-date with industry trends.
Follow Up
Keep track of any leads or opportunities that arise from sharing your demo and be sure to follow up with potential clients or collaborators. I'm part of Gravy For The Brain where they have this brilliant CRM (customer relationship management) that helps me keep an eye on my goals and keeps me persistent.
Be Persistent
Building a successful voice acting career takes time and persistence. It reminds me of my early theater career. I remember pounding the pavement in New York City in order to attend auditions that I completely bombed. If I would have known about voiceover back then, I would have pursued it too while auditioning for live theater. Just remember to stay focused on your goals and continue to put yourself out there, even in the face of rejection.
So what did you do after you got your voiceover reel completed? I'm asking for any friendly advice you may have. If you don't have any tips, that's okay! I hope this posting helped you find a little bit of focus!
Signing off:
Annabel Rosario
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