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SUMMARY:VO From a Manager's Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 14th January 2024 – 2pm EST / 11am PST / 7pm GMT \nMonday 15th January 2024 – 6am AEDT / 8am NZDT \n  \nSumeet Iyengar was a longtime VO agent working in commercials and videogames booking talent on some of the biggest campaigns and most popular games around.  \nSince moving over to Cope Management\, Sumeet has brought his expertise to an elite roster of VO talent while adding the world of promos\, trailers and narration to his repertoire.  \nIn this workshop\, Sumeet will listen to your reads and give you feedback that may help you book that next audition. He’ll also answer questions such as the differences between an agent and manager\, what agents and managers are looking for and where VO is going.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/vo-from-a-managers-perspective/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UK Workshops,USA Workshops
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SUMMARY:Interview: Bookkeeping basics for voice actors with a bookkeeping expert
DESCRIPTION:8th January 2024 – 7pm EST / 4pm PST\n9th January 2024 – 12am GMT / AEDT 11am / NZDT 1pm \nBookkeeping is one of the least pleasant parts of being a voice actor (unless you’re a masochist). We’ll have a bookkeeping expert take us through some bookkeeping basics to make sure you get off to a good start in 2024.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/interview-bookkeeping-basics-for-voice-actors-with-a-bookkeeping-expert/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240103T200000
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SUMMARY:Mentoring: Corporate Narration
DESCRIPTION:3rd January 2024 – 7pm EST / 4pm PST\n4th January 2024 – 12am GMT / AEDT 11am / NZDT 1pm \n2024 is here! Tonight’s mentoring is all about corporate narration. Bev and Graeme will provide scripts. Arrive early for the best chance of being selected to read!
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/mentoring-corporate-narration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231230T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231230T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
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SUMMARY:The GFTB 2023 Christmas Charity Raffle & Social
DESCRIPTION:We can’t wait to celebrate with you at GFTB Xmas Charity party! \nTaking place on Saturday 30th December and starting at 8.00pm GMT / 3:00pm EST / 12:00pm PST and because it’s online\, we can host everyone around the globe to celebrate the holidays together. \n  \nWe will also be hosting the annual charity raffle\, with all the proceeds going to Centrepoint. Grab your raffle tickets (CAD $16) to have a chance at winning one of our big voiceover prizes and support homeless teenagers this Christmas. \nThe more raffle tickets you buy\, the more chances you get to win and the more people you help this Christmas. \n  \nSo join us for drinks\, games\, prizes\, chat and more as we say farewell to 2023 and bring in the New Year! \nThe GFTB team can’t wait to see you there! \n  \nWin Our Amazing VO Prizes!\n\nOne Voice Conference UK Hybrid or Online Ticket donated by Gravy For The Brain\n\n1 hour with a Bee of your choice! Web design & Branding with Helen or Studio Tech with Rob donated by B Double E \n\n\nOne Year’s Free Spotlight Membership donated by Spotlight \n\n\nFree Copy of “Voiceover Man” by Peter Dickson & 1 Hour Mentoring donated by Peter Dickson \n\nWebsite Review & 1 Hour Marketing Consultation donated by VO Websites\n\nAn Hour of 1-to-1 VoiceoverMentoring donated by Toby Ricketts \n\n\nAn Hour of 1-to-1 Voiceover Mentoring donated by Bev Standing \n\nAn Hour of 1-to-1 Voiceover Mentoring donated by Graeme Spicer\n\nA JMC Demo of Choice For Explainer\, E-Learning\, Corporate Narration\, Medical Narration\, Telephony\, or Political Commercials (worth $2199) donated by JMC Demos \n\n\n1-to-1 Mentoring With Tanya Rich donated by Richcraft \n\n\nAn Hour of Personalised Mentoring With Emily Jardine donated by Emily Jardine \n\n3 Months of Source-Connect (worth $215) or 1 Year for Source-Nexus Suite (worth $132) donated by Source Elements\n\nVO Membership (includes support and 4 online courses worth $127 includes 4 online courses) or VA  Membership (virtual assistant and 7 online courses) donated by VA For VO \n\n\nVocaster One\, the podcast interface for solo content creators (worth £99.99) donated by Focusrite \n\nAn hour of 1-to-1 Marketing Mentoring donated by Jay Roberts\n\n  \nA Huge Thanks To All Our Generous Sponsors!
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/the-gftb-2023-christmas-charity-raffle-social/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231218T170000
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SUMMARY:Gazing into the GFTB Crystal Ball for 2024 - with Hugh Edwards!
DESCRIPTION:18th December 2023 – 4pm EST / 1pm PST / 3pm CST / 9pm GMT\n19th December 2023 – 8am AEDT / 10am NZDT \nGraeme and Bev interview our illustrious leader\, Hugh Edwards\, about what he sees happening for 2024 in the voiceover industry generally\, and for GFTB members specifically!
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/gazing-into-the-gftb-crystal-ball-for-2024-with-hugh-edwards/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
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SUMMARY:The Art of Animation Auditions: Insights from Casting Director\, Kristin Paiva
DESCRIPTION:17th December 2023 – 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm GMT \nJoin us for an immersive 3-hour workshop led by Animation Casting Director\, Kristin Paiva! Dive into the intricacies of auditioning for animated roles\, gaining insider tips and invaluable insights into what directors look for in voice actors.  \nDiscover the nuances of character interpretation\, script analysis\, and how to bring authenticity and depth to your performances. Whether you’re a seasoned voice actor or just starting in the field\, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to refine your skills and elevate your auditions in the world of animation. 
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/3-hour-workshop-with-casting-director-and-vo-coach-kristin-paiva/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UK Workshops,USA Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231212T200000
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SUMMARY:E-learning Script Readthrough
DESCRIPTION:12th December 2023 – 7pm EST / 4pm PST / 6pm CST\n13th December 2023 – 12am GMT / 11am AEDT / 1pm NZDT \nAs we head into 2024\, let’s look at an often overlooked but lucrative area of voiceover – elearning. Bev and Graeme will provide scripts. Arrive early for the best chance of being selected to read!
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/e-learning-script-readthrough/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
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SUMMARY:A-B-C's of Video Games: How to Give a Variety of Believable\, Bookable\, Reads
DESCRIPTION:9th December 2023 – 3PM EST /12 PST / 8pm GMT \nOne of the gaming world and animation’s hottest stars\, with credits like Starfield\, Diablo IV\, The Loud House\, Fortnite\, Halo Infinite\, and many more. \nMara Junot teaches The A-B-C’s of Video Games in this three hour performance intensive where you will learn how to make your reads more believable and bookable at the highest end of the gaming business!
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/a-b-cs-of-video-games-how-to-give-a-variety-of-believable-bookable-reads/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UK Workshops,USA Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T200000
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SUMMARY:Speaking "American" - a guide to the differences between American and Canadian pronunciations
DESCRIPTION:5th December 2023 – 7pm EST / 4pm PST / 6pm CST\n6th December 2023 – 12am GMT / 11am AEDT / 1pm NZDT \nGetting hired for US voiceover work is essential for Canadian voice actors. No\, we don’t say “a-boot” instead of “about”\, but there are some key differences between US and Canadian pronunciations. Bev and Graeme give loads of examples\, and even provide a handy worksheet!
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/speaking-american-a-guide-to-the-differences-between-american-and-canadian-pronunciations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231128T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231128T133000
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SUMMARY:"Wow! You Sound Like A Real Person!" - How to make Voiceover NOT sound like 'Voiceover'?
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 28th November 2023 – 3.30pm GMT / 07.30am PST / 10.30am EST / 09.30am CST \n  \nAn unmissable\, 3-hour\, limited attendee workshop on how to get that authentic-sounding delivery that every director craves. \nJoin renowned UK-based accent and communication expert coach Anthony Shuster\, for an amazing deep-dive into the fine detail of how you can make your reads sound authentic – while still hitting those all important marks that producers and directors expect from professional voice actors and voiceover artists. \nAnthony is a highly respected and sought after coach with extensive experience of working with actors\, non actors and professional performers. He read English at the University of Oxford\, where he specialised in Linguistics\, and went on to train in voice\, diction and accents at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (*RADA) \nAs an actor he has worked extensively in theatre\, TV and radio\, with companies including the National Theatre\, the Royal Shakespeare Company\, the BBC and Channel 4. He has a wealth of practical applicable experience in how to use voice to really affect and motivate people. \nFresh from recent GFTB webinars on accent and diction for an ‘authentic’ style of delivery\, this will be your once in a lifetime chance to work closely with one of the best coaches\, on a variety of scripts in forensic detail. \nThis workshop\, which will sell out fast\, is limited to just 12 participants.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/wow-you-sound-like-a-real-person-how-do-you-make-voiceover-not-sound-like-voiceover/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UK Workshops,USA Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231125T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231125T230000
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SUMMARY:The GFTB November 2023 VO Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday 25th November for yet another voiceover social where you don’t have to rush home from work! \nThis month\, our online VO social will take place on Saturday 25th November 2023 at 8:00pm GMT / 3:00pm EDT / 12:00pm PDT and we’ll be going nice and late so that voiceovers from across the world can drop in and enjoy some fun and chats with all you amazing GFTB members. \nSo register now while it’s fresh in your mind and then join us at the end of the month for another hilarious and fun-filled day and night with your VO friends.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/the-gftb-november-2023-vo-social/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
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SUMMARY:Non Broadcast Script Readthrough
DESCRIPTION:21st November 2023 – 7pm EST / 4pm PST /\n22nd November 2023 – 12am GMT / 11am AEDT / 1pm NZDT \nMentoring with Graeme and Bev. Script for Non-broadcast will be provided. As always feel free to bring a specific script you may need help with instead.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/non-broadcast-scripts/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231119T180000
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SUMMARY:Read for Lina Ramirez\, Head of Commercial & Voiceover at The People Store Agency in Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 19th November 2023 – 3pm EST / 12pm PST / 8pm GMT \nThis month is your opportunity to get directed by the head of one of Atlanta’s most prolific voiceover departments\, Lina Ramirez. \nHear a fresh perspective on what is getting animated voice actors booked from someone in the know of one of the hottest markets in the industry. \nYou can grab your tickets to this 3 hour workshop and get personal time with a real animated voice agent in a small group setting. Get them now before the workshop sells out as only 12 tickets are available.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/read-for-lina-ramirez-head-of-commercial-voiceover-at-the-people-store-agency-in-atlanta/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UK Workshops,USA Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
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SUMMARY:Diagnosing Medical Narration with Debbie Irwin
DESCRIPTION:14th November 2023 – 7pm EST / 4pm PST /\n15th November 2023 – 12am GMT / 11am AEDT / 1pm NZDT \nDebbie Irwin will shed some light on the medical narration genre and a few lucky people will get to read for her.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/diagnosing-medical-narration-with-debbie-irwin/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
CREATED:20231020T140552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T162405Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced VO Techniques: Breaking Out of Template Reads
DESCRIPTION:Monday 13th November 2023 – 3pm GMT/ 7am PST / 10am EST / 9am CST \nIn this advanced 3-hour workshop\, veteran voice director Hugh Edwards will guide you practically through the steps needed to stop reading the way you subconsciously think you should read\, and start reading the way you consciously choose to read. \nBreak out of those old templates! \nLearn to truly control your deliveries! \nWhy? Because delivering your performances consciously will allow you to stop sounding like everyone else\, and will set you up for the rest of your voice acting career! \nIf you want to know how to wow talent agents\, with the advice of an actual major talent agent\, then book your tickets for the 3 hour workshop coming to you on Monday 13th November 2023 at 3pm GMT / 7am PST / 10am EST.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/advanced-vo-techniques-breaking-out-of-template-reads/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UK Workshops,USA Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
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SUMMARY:GFTB Canada Mentoring with Special Guest Toby Ricketts
DESCRIPTION:8th November 2023 – 7pm EST / 4pm PST /\n9th November 2023 – 12am GMT / 11am AEDT / 1pm NZDT \nToby joins Bev and Graeme for another mentoring session!
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/gftb-canada-mentoring-with-special-guest-toby-ricketts/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
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SUMMARY:Read for Coast to Coast Animation Talent Agent Portia Scott
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 5th November 2023 – 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm GMT\nMonday 6th November 2023 – 7am NZDT \nRead for one of the industry’s most sought-after agents and increase your chances of gaining work in the industry’s equally sought-after genre… Animation! \nIn this three hour performance-based session\, Portia will give you feedback on your performances\, tips to help you improve and insider advice on what decision makers are looking for in today’s animation market.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/read-for-coast-to-coast-animation-talent-agent-portia-scott/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UK Workshops,USA Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
CREATED:20231023T125824Z
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SUMMARY:The Uncanny Valley: The Case Against AI Voices
DESCRIPTION:1st November 2023 – 7pm EDT / 4pm PDT / 11pm GMT\n2nd November 2023 – 10am AEDT / 12pm NZDT \nThe growing use of AI\, or synthetic voices\, has the potential to be the most disruptive technology in voice acting since\, well ever.\nHowever\, the Uncanny Valley phenomenon describes that the closer synthetic human speech gets to perfection\, the less comfortable we are with it … until it is actually indistinguishable from real humans.\nWe’ll define the Uncanny Valley\, discuss how it applies to human voice\, and make some guesses as to the future of synthetic voices in the world of voiceover.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/the-uncanny-valley-the-case-against-ai-voices/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231028T220000
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SUMMARY:The GFTB Spooky VO Social 2023!
DESCRIPTION:Do you like online socials? \nDo you like dressing up? \nThe good news is that we’re having an online social this Saturday. And even if you hate fancy dress\, you only have to do it from the waist up! \n  \nJoin us on Saturday 28th October at 8pm BST / 3pm EDT / 12pm PDT and make the most of your GFTB community by connecting with hundreds of voiceovers from around the globe. \nSimply book your free members ticket below and we’ll see you for a day and night of chat about the industry or…whatever else you want to talk about – it’s your social!
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/the-gftb-spooky-vo-social-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
CREATED:20230920T095408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T095408Z
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SUMMARY:Bring Your own Script
DESCRIPTION:24th October 2023 – 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT\n25th October 2023 – BST 12am / AEDT 10am / NZDT 12pm \nBev and Graeme’s popular mentoring sessions are always full – come early for a better chance to read live! Bring your own script\, and be ready to share your screen.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/bring-your-own-script-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Mentoring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
CREATED:20230914T104929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T104929Z
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SUMMARY:3 Hour Promo\, Trailer and Narration Workshop with Jonathan Saul of Stewart Talent\, New York
DESCRIPTION:21st October 2023 – 2pm EDT/ 11am PDT / 7pm BST\n \nJonathan W. Saul is the head of the Voiceover Promo\, Trailer and Narration Department at Stewart Talent in New York City. With an extensive network of contacts and a keen eye for talent\, Jonathan is dedicated to helping aspiring and established performers achieve their goals and reach their full potential in the competitive world of voice overs. Since joining Stewart in 2019\, he has built the Promo and Trailers department to become a premiere source for voice talent.\nPrior to Stewart\, Jonathan worked at Abrams Artists Agency for 22 years. Originally from Long Island NY\, Jonathan now resides in NJ with his son\, Asher and his girlfriend Deborah.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/3-hour-promo-trailer-and-narration-workshop-with-jonathan-saul-of-stewart-talent-new-york/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UK Workshops,USA Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
CREATED:20230926T120646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T140746Z
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SUMMARY:Insights from a Seasoned Casting Director\, Lance Kistler
DESCRIPTION:16th October 2023 – 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT\n17th October 2023 – BST 12am / AEDT 10am / NZDT 12pm \nLance Kistler\, Casting Director with KAMP Productions\, brings with him years of experience working with producers\, creative-directors\, art-buyers and directors to find the best talent.\nHe’ll talk about what casting directors want from the talent and what they don’t want. A few lucky members will read for Lance as he directs them through commercial copy.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/jeff-howell-lets-talk-about-promo-how-its-changing-and-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
CREATED:20230920T095059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T095059Z
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SUMMARY:Triplets Are Back!
DESCRIPTION:10th October 2023 – 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT\n11th October 2023 – BST 12am / AEDT 10am / NZDT 12pm \nBev and Graeme’s popular triplets reads are back! Three different participants each read the same script – the trick is to make your read completely different from the reads that came before you! Always lots of fun – see you there!
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/triplets-are-back-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Mentoring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
CREATED:20230913T121213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T121213Z
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SUMMARY:3 Hour Commercial Workshop with  Casting Agent Jessica Felrice
DESCRIPTION:7th October 2023 – 2pm EDT / 11am PDT / 7pm BST\n \nJessica started her agenting career in 2001\, assisting in voiceover at The Gersh Agency.\nShe moved over to Abrams Artists ( what is now known as A3) In 2002. She became a voiceover agent there as well as handling their recording booth casting sessions.\nShe left Abrams in 2018\, after having become a senior agent and handling commercials\, video games and audiobooks .\nAfter helping to start up and later develop KMR NY’s VO dept in 2019\, Jessica accepted a position at Stewart Talent in 2022\, where she still handles a little bit of everything\, but now happily gets to focus on animation.\nJessica has a BFA in Cinema Studies from Tisch at NYU.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/3-hour-commercial-workshop-with-casting-agent-jessica-felrice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UK Workshops,USA Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
CREATED:20230926T115401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T115401Z
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SUMMARY:Q4 - Ending the Year With a Bang!
DESCRIPTION:2nd October 2023 – 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT\n3rd October 2023 – BST 12am\n \nBev and Graeme will detail several actions you can take in the final quarter of 2023 to end your year on a high note and to set yourself up for success in 2024.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/q4-ending-the-year-with-a-bang/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
CREATED:20230906T095429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T095429Z
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SUMMARY:The GFTB September 2023 VO Social!
DESCRIPTION:Got nothing to do on a Friday? \nWell things might be about to change! \n  \nJoin us on Friday 29th September at 8pm BST / 3pm EDT / 12pm PDT and make the most of your GFTB community by connecting with hundreds of voiceovers from around the globe. \nWhether it’s your first month with us\, your 13th social or you’ve been a member for years and just decided to check us out… this is the perfect time to end your week with a nice chilled out session with your global VO community. \nSimply book your free members ticket below and we’ll see you for a day and night of chat about the industry or…whatever else you want to talk about – it’s your social!
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/the-gftb-september-2023-vo-social/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:51.6118814;-0.1785603
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
CREATED:20230830T102458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T102458Z
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SUMMARY:Bring your own script to share on screen
DESCRIPTION:26th September 2023 – 7pm EDT / 4pm PDT\n27th September 2023 – 12am BST / 9am AEST / 12pm NZDT \nBev and Graeme’s popular mentoring sessions are always full – come early for a better chance to read live! Bring your own script\, and be ready to shared your screen.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/bring-your-own-script-to-share-on-screen/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Mentoring
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GEO:51.6118814;-0.1785603
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
CREATED:20230830T102313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T102313Z
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SUMMARY:Interview: Jeff Howell\, let's talk about promo\, how it's changing and what you need to know
DESCRIPTION:19th September 2023 – 7pm EDT / 4pm PDT\n20th September 2023 – 12am BST / 9am AEST / 11am NZST \nJeff Howell is one of Los Angeles’s busiest and best voice over coaches. One of his specific genres of expertise is television promo. In this interview Bev and Graeme will discuss with Jeff the changing face and fashion of promo\, and how you can break into the promo genre.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/interview-jeff-howell-lets-talk-about-promo-how-its-changing-and-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
CREATED:20230830T102007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T102007Z
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SUMMARY:Commercial Script Readthrough - Scripts Provided
DESCRIPTION:12th September 2023 – 7pm EDT / 4pm PDT\n13th September 2023 – 12am BST / 9am AEST / 11am NZST \nChristmas is just around the corner?!$?!$  Bev and Graeme will supply some of their favorite holiday scripts for you to try. Bring your best Ho Ho Ho!
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/commercial-script-readthrough-scripts-provided/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Mentoring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T042233
CREATED:20230830T101744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T101821Z
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SUMMARY:Audio Noise Floor:  What is it\, how do you measure it\, and how do you improve it!
DESCRIPTION:5th September 2023 – 7pm EDT / 4pm PDT\n6th September 2023 – 12am BST / 9am AEST / 11am NZST \nIn this 60 minute webinar\, Graeme will show you hope to properly measure your noise floor\, discuss what noise floor level is acceptable\, and demonstrate some tips on how to lower your noise floor in your recording environment.
URL:https://canada.gravyforthebrain.com/event/audio-noise-floor-what-is-it-how-do-you-measure-it-and-how-do-you-improve-it/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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