Animation is an exciting and vibrant field that many voiceover artists are eager to break into, but often feel unsure about where to start.

Join us for a special webinar featuring Emmy Award-winning voice director and casting director Sam Riegel, who will provide valuable insights on getting started in animation!

In this informative session, Sam will discuss key topics such as:
- How to stand out in auditions
- What makes a solid animation performance
- How to master your voice
- How to find your range
- Identify the kinds of characters you should be playing
- Tips for setting yourself apart
- Trends in the industry
- AND he will reveal "The Secret of Animation"!

We can't wait to see you there!

When: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 (5pm - 6:30pm PT / 8pm - 9:30pm ET)
Where: Live on Zoom! (Link sent via email after purchase)

Cost: $49

*Webinar will be recorded and available to watch here on GVAA On Demand

Bio

Sam Riegel is a Los Angeles-based voice actor and Emmy Award-winning voice director, known for his roles in animation and video games, as well as the massively popular hit show and media brand, Critical Role.

Critical Role has become one of the most popular storytelling and world building independent media companies in the world, and Sam plays a pivotal role within the company as a co-founder, primary cast member for the flagship show and executive producer of The Legend of Vox Machina animated series which airs exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

Over his decades-long career, Sam has voiced iconic animated characters such as Donatello in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Emperor Awesome on Wander Over Yonder, Shiro Emiya in Fate/Stay Night, Viral in Gurren Lagann, Mephisto in Blue Exorcist, and Metal Bat in One Punch Man. His notable video game characters include Peter Parker/Spiderman in The Amazing Spiderman games, Starscream in Transformers War for Cybertron & Fall of Cybertron, Teddie in the Persona series, Chris Haversam in Fallout New Vegas, Gramble Gigglefunny in Bugsnax, and Phoenix Wright in several Ace Attorney games.

Sam has also served as voice director for Disney’s DuckTales, Elena of Avalor, Sofia The First, as well as Archibald’s Next Big Thing for Dreamworks, DC Superhero Girls for Cartoon Network, and Kid Cosmic for Netflix, among many others.

Sam earned an Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program Daytime Emmy for his work on Amazon’s Danger & Eggs, as well as two other Daytime Emmy nominations. He is the recipient of three BTVA People’s Choice Voice Acting Awards and a BTVA Video Game Voice Acting Award. He also won the Austin Film Festival for best Half-Hour Television Writing and he’ll continue to win the hearts of viewers every Thursday night on Critical Role.