The NAVAgator – official podcast of the National Association of Voice Actors

The NAVAgator - official podcast of the National Association of Voice Actors
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This is the official podcast of NAVA - education, advocating and investigating of behalf of the voiceover community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast focuses on critical topics affecting voice actors, including industry negotiations, the impact of artificial intelligence and biometric data on performance rights, and safety standards in media production, with episodes highlighting significant events like the SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media Strike.

This is the official podcast of NAVA – education, advocating and investigating of behalf of the voiceover community.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Creating Best Practices for Kids in Voiceover: Insights from Industry Moms
This episode of The NAVAgator Podcast by the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA) discusses the development of the Best Practices for Kids in Voiceover. Host Carin Gilfry, with guests Jennifer Sun Bell, and Laya Hoffman (all mothers of young voice actors), share their experiences, challenges, and insights into working with children in the voiceover industry. They cover the nuances of protecting children’s futures and voices, highlight crucial guidelines for auditions, directed sessions, and rate usage, and emphasize the importance of creating a safe and empowering environment for young voice actors. The episode serves as a valuable resource for parents and industry professionals working with child voice actors.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests
01:41 The Origin Story of Best Practices for Kids in Voiceover
04:51 Challenges and Solutions in Kids’ Voiceover Work
07:15 The Importance of Best Practices and Guidelines
08:43 Breaking Down the Best Practices
15:26 Audition Guidelines and Turnaround Times
20:16 Musical Auditions and Challenges
22:00 Directed Sessions: Best Practices
23:47 Parental Advocacy in Sessions
31:50 Rates, Usage, and Legalities
37:40 Final Thoughts and Resources
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