Gravy For The Brain
“Wow! You Sound Like A Real Person!” – How to make Voiceover NOT sound like ‘Voiceover’?
OnlineTuesday 28th November 2023 - 3.30pm GMT / 07.30am PST / 10.30am EST / 09.30am CST An unmissable, 3-hour, limited attendee workshop on how to get that authentic-sounding delivery that every director craves. Join renowned UK-based accent and communication expert coach Anthony Shuster, for an amazing deep-dive into the fine detail of how you […]
Speaking “American” – a guide to the differences between American and Canadian pronunciations
Online5th December 2023 - 7pm EST / 4pm PST / 6pm CST 6th December 2023 - 12am GMT / 11am AEDT / 1pm NZDT Getting 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. […]
A-B-C’s of Video Games: How to Give a Variety of Believable, Bookable, Reads
Online9th December 2023 - 3PM EST /12 PST / 8pm GMT One of the gaming world and animation’s hottest stars, with credits like Starfield, Diablo IV, The Loud House, Fortnite, Halo Infinite, and many more. Mara Junot teaches The A-B-C’s of Video Games in this three hour performance intensive where you will learn how to […]
E-learning Script Readthrough
Online12th December 2023 - 7pm EST / 4pm PST / 6pm CST 13th December 2023 - 12am GMT / 11am AEDT / 1pm NZDT As 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 […]
The Art of Animation Auditions: Insights from Casting Director, Kristin Paiva
Online17th December 2023 - 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm GMT Join 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. Discover the nuances of character interpretation, […]
Gazing into the GFTB Crystal Ball for 2024 – with Hugh Edwards!
Online18th December 2023 - 4pm EST / 1pm PST / 3pm CST / 9pm GMT 19th December 2023 - 8am AEDT / 10am NZDT Graeme 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!
The GFTB 2023 Christmas Charity Raffle & Social
OnlineWe can't wait to celebrate with you at GFTB Xmas Charity party! Taking 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. We will also be hosting the annual charity raffle, with […]
Mentoring: Corporate Narration
Online3rd January 2024 - 7pm EST / 4pm PST 4th January 2024 - 12am GMT / AEDT 11am / NZDT 1pm 2024 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!
Interview: Bookkeeping basics for voice actors with a bookkeeping expert
Online8th January 2024 - 7pm EST / 4pm PST 9th January 2024 - 12am GMT / AEDT 11am / NZDT 1pm Bookkeeping 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 […]
VO From a Manager’s Perspective
OnlineSunday 14th January 2024 - 2pm EST / 11am PST / 7pm GMT Monday 15th January 2024 - 6am AEDT / 8am NZDT Sumeet Iyengar was a longtime VO agent working in commercials and videogames booking talent on some of the biggest campaigns and most popular games around. Since moving over to Cope Management, […]