BIG NEWS!!! I am SO EXCITED to announce I voice
#Vyse
, the latest unbelievably badass agent to join
@VALORANT
!
It was such an honour to be trusted with bringing her to life (and read some of the other agents like that 👀😂)! Special thanks to
@soundswilde
@LiquidVioletUK
(1/2)
I’m Kirsty, I’m a Voice Director & Casting Director working across games from AAA to mobile & everything inbetween! 20 yrs ago starting out in pro audio, I couldn’t imagine having a career in games, it wasn’t even an option. I’m really happy to be here now!
#WhatAGameDevLooksLike
100% confirm everything
@SamanthaBeart
is saying here. I spent 10s of hours directing Sam in the volume, including for the epilogue scene mentioned. If Karlach is speaking, Sam did the mocap & voice simultaneously. Karlach's breath is their breath, body & voice.
Since we're crushing rumours this week, onto the topic of Karlach's development and my mocap contribution
If nothing else, know this: I did all my own mocap on BG3 - yes, ALL - including *that* epilogue. It was a 4.5 hour session with director
@soundswilde
VERY excited to finally announce that I'm a Voice Director in the Baldur's Gate 3 Dialogue Recording Team! Working with some wonderful people
@PitStopTweets
@larianstudios
& all our fabulous actors. Really proud of everything we've created so far for EA and beyond!
#baldursgate3
This is amazing. It’s so fun to see players’ reactions to lines like these (I didn’t direct this one but I did direct a lot of very similar content), it does tally quite a bit with directors’ reactions when we first read them.
This is quite possibly the funniest clip I'll ever produce on Twitch. I was so red you would've thought I was a Tiefling🤣
You can catch moments like this and more at !
Clip link here:
#twitchstreamer
#BaldursGate3
#Karlach
#DnD
⭐️VOICE CASTING CALL - Video Game, US Non-Union rates⭐️
Looking for more options for Black male character, 30s, native/authentic London (UK) accent. Remote w pro home studio only. Please leave demo (must include London accent) or samples & contact details below. Thank you!
One of the best narrative teams I’ve ever worked with, huge congratulations to all of the
@larianstudios
#BaldursGate3
writers & narrative team. So thoroughly deserved, I loved living in your world for a few years
#BAFTAGamesAwards
Kia ora, I’m Kirsty (she/her), I’m a Voice & Performance Director & Casting Director. I’m a Kiwi based in the UK and I’m at GDC this year! Come say hi 🙂
#WhatAGameDevLooksLike
I've had a lot of enquiries about home studio setup from clients old and new recently. So, to all
#actors
out there who are looking to set up a home studio in lockdown and venture out into the world of
#voiceover
work, here is a thread of Useful Advice 1/17
Happy
@baldursgate3
Release Day! It’s been a special project to work on as a Voice & Performance Director & also doing Casting, for the past 3.5 years. Huge congratulations to everyone at
@larianstudios
@PitStopTweets
& to our incredibly talented cast of actors🧵
We are absolutely thrilled that Baldur's Gate 3 has received 10 nominations across 7 categories at the
#BAFTAGamesAwards
, including:
✍️Narrative
🎨Artistic Achievement
🎵Music
🎮Multiplayer
🏆Best Game
👥Performer in Supporting Role: Andrew Wincott &
@TracyWiles
👤Performer in
Pretty Cool News: I'm very excited to be one of the Sound Designers for The Sandman: Act II from
@audible_com
and
@dccomics
, based on the amazing graphic novels by
@neilhimself
! Look at that cast! Released on September 22, can't wait to hear it all
#SandmanxAudible
Thrilled to be able to share just a few of the brilliant cast members of The Sandman: Act II from
@audible_com
and
@dccomics
. It will be released on September 22nd! Catch up on The Sandman Act I before Act II arrives.
#SandmanxAudible
Still a bit in shock! Last night I won the Voiceover Services Provider of the Year at the
#OneVoiceAwards
. Thank you to all my amazing
#demo
#reel
clients,
#voiceover
colleagues, friends & family who have supported over the years & particularly
@EdwinFlay
. Arohanui.
#OVA19
It thrills me to see so many actors I know get roles in excellent games over the past 6 months, particularly when I've helped cast them and in games I'm directing! Can't wait to be able to actually talk about those games, but in the meantime I'm having a blast working on them.
Introducing… ✨ the 2021
#BAFTABreakthrough
cohort ✨
Supported by
@netflix
, Breakthrough identifies and champions 'must-watch' creatives from film, games and television. Learn more about the talented individuals participating this year! 👇
Absolutely loved all of
@AmeliaTyler
recording sessions. One of my absolute favourite actors to direct. Fabulous instincts, very funny & her subtlety and nuances are wonderful, you could not ask for a better guide for your adventure! Authority…
#baldurgate3
Good lord,
@AmeliaTyler
is absolutely killing it in
#BaldursGate3
. Her narrations give the scenes so much life. The voice acting all around has been phenomenal.
Stunned, thrilled and honoured to be shortlisted for these! Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who nominated me and huge congratulations to all the nominees!
❤️❤️❤️🌈🎉
Proud and thrilled to be the Voice & Casting Director for this! Part of an amazing, dedicated team. Just wait till you hear (and see) what we've been cooking up...
So I bit the bullet and got new portraity headshots done and I am SO HAPPY with the results! Thank you
@yellowbellyfoto
and my photographer Liv for giving this camera-shy creative pics that actually look like me. Bright, fresh, colourful. Love them.
Being a freelancer in games can be brutal, exhausting and a huge anxiety trip from start to end, but I got to direct some really fun sessions with some very talented people this week & make cool stuff. So that was pretty great.
This is an excellent thread from
@alionabaranova1
about the process of capturing dialogue for
#BaldursGate3
& how it involved actors recording mocap AND voice simultaneously for almost all characters. They’re not just VAs - they’re actors creating full performances
1/🧵 BG3 thread alert
i’d like to clarify a few things about the dialogue recording process that went into making Baldur’s Gate 3, while i have peoples attention.
Firstly: for almost ALL the dialogue we recorded we ALSO captured the actors mocap data
2023: Directed & cast a lot of projects, worked with some amazing teams. 10 talks/panels/workshops, 4 awards juries! Especially proud of what we achieved with
#BaldursGate3
&
#ShashaAndMilo
and the recognition that our talented casts are & will be receiving. 2024: Bring it on.
We're honoured to have won the Golden Joystick Awards for the following categories:
- Best Storytelling
- Best Visual Design
- Studio Of The Year
- Best Game Community
- Best Supporting Performer (
@NeilNewbon
)
- PC Game Of The Year
- Ultimate Game Of The Year
Thank you
Just finished directing 3 packed days of
#animation
for an original kids animated series & I am knackered & also very happy. Loads of laughter, tons of fun ❤️
@LiquidVioletUK
Superstar BG3 Casting and Voice & Performance Director Kirsty Gillmore
@soundswilde
(and fellow BAFTA Breakthrough) will be joining us tomorrow!
Wed 3rd Jan at 12pm PDT | 3pm EDT | 8pm GMT
More on Kirsty here:
#ItTakesAVillage
I don’t know when the idea of making a bold/shocking/totally wild choice in auditions as some kind of golden key to getting a role became popular, but it’s got a lot to answer for. And also really doesn’t work in self-tape voice auditions, imo. You know what gets you the role?
I’ve never been tempted to use The Voice Realm as a
#director
or casting director because of years of appalling conduct like this. Casting & directing folks - if you have used them/plan to use them, read this thread. Do you really want to be associated with a company like this?
Deleted pretty quickly but I saw it. Really thought, for just a second yesterday, that
@TheVoiceRealmUK
could be reasoned with to make effective change and be a positive voice.
Lashing out days later at a voice actor who called you out on questionable tweets is not a good look.
I'm looking to expand my database of UK-based POC actors with home studio setups for a couple of potential projects. UK accents only. If this is you, please DM me for a form link. Recommendations & RTs welcome ! This isn't an open call - please only DM if you fit the brief.
Thrilled to have been a part of
#SandmanxAudible
Act III, creating the sound design for 3 eps of this immense project. Huge congratulations to
@DirkMaggs
, the amazing sound design & music team & the fabulous cast & crew. Can’t wait to listen to it all!
@audible_com
The wait is over… Join the King of Dreams on his journey, and embrace the chaos that is unleashed as your imagination ignites and the story is brought to life.
#SandmanxAudible
Listen Now:
I've had a few enquiries recently so it seems like a good time to say that I no longer produce voice demos. I'm still very much directing, casting and sound designing.
Small but important point: it doesn’t need to cost much to sound TREAT a space. It costs a hell of a lot to soundPROOF a space. Sound treatment = the control of reflections and reverb in a space. Sound proofing = preventing sound from being heard from in or outside of a space
It doesn't take much to soundproof a space. And the bare minimum of studio-adequate gear is about $5-600. Great results are achievable on a budget.
And studios are still necessary because $600 can REALLY make or break someone, but walking into a real studio only costs gas.
Looking for UK-based, experienced screen, stage & voice directors who are interested in doing more or getting into voice directing for games. Specifically interested in people who identify as black, Asian (S, E & SE), Middle Eastern, IPOC, marginalised genders, LGBTQIA+. DM me!
THIS! Great voice directors provide context, continuity, support, encouragement, guidance. On large games they are vital. On smaller games they can be the difference between dialogue that’s read in a nice way, and a truthful, believable performance.
I am so tired of companies excusing themselves from only hiring white men and women with “we couldn’t find them, they must not be interested”. If your hiring practices aren’t attracting diverse candidates, that is something for you to fix.
The response I've had to my tweet looking for POC actors and voice actors proves one thing as far as I'm concerned for those: if you say you can't find POC voice actors for your
#game
,
#animation
,
#radiodrama
or
#audiodrama
#, you just haven't really bothered looking
To all the actors I’ve directed & cast this year: there’s far too many of you to name and I am so lucky to have worked with all of you. Thank you for being receptive, for collaborating with me, for inspiring me, for teaching me. Here’s to continuing to create together in 2023!
Possibly unsurprisingly, I’m dealing with a high number of
#voicereel
enquiries today! If you have emailed me, thank you very much & I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. It could take me a few days, but I will get back to you.
@ChellaRamanan
NZ Māori films:
Waru
Whale Rider
Boy
Once Were Warriors
The Dark Horse
Utu
Pasifika films:
Sione's Wedding
Hibiscus & Ruthless
Liliu
Indigenous Australian films:
Samson and Delilah
Rabbit-Proof Fence
Radiance
The Sapphires
Storm Boy
The way Sam embodies Karlach was thrilling to watch in the recording sessions, and a privilege to direct. I cannot wait for the world to meet this wonderful character & exceptional actor. Thank you Sam, I loved being part of Karlach’s journey! ❤️🔥
#BaldursGate3
🚨On this Baldur's Gate 3 Eve I want to send huge love and thanks to
@soundswilde
for recommending me for Karlach back in 2020, and
@Cromwelp
for doing so *again* in 2022...
...and to
@larianstudios
@PitStopTweets
for the opportunity to bring Big K to life. ❤️🔥
"So? How'd I do?"
Today has been pretty challenging what with one thing and an(the toxic state of the whole fucking games industry)other but I get to make a cool announcement about cool work I’ve done in a couple of hours. Taking the little wins today.
Delighted to be a nominee in the One Voice Awards for Best Voiceover Services Provider of the Year! It’s my 3rd time nominated but the first as a Director & Casting Director for Games & Animation so it’s pretty special. Huge thanks to everyone who voted for me!
@OneVoiceConf
Just read the loveliest message from a writer for a game I directed earlier this year and it's made my day! I loved working with them and the other devs/writers, it was a real joy of a job and it's so nice to know they felt the same ♥️
#GameSoundCon
2021 is almost here and it's completely online! I'm giving a talk about improving your
#Voice
#Director
skills at a very UK (5pm) & US friendly time on Tuesday Nov 9, and I'm really looking forward to it. Tickets and info at
#GameAudio
VOICE CASTING (video game): British female actor of Romany heritage, late teens-mid 20s (or the ability to perform this age range). Must be able to record in London (UK) or have high-quality home studio. Please DM for details. (
#EquityGRT
&
@romanytheatre
already contacted)
#DestructionAllStars
is now available worldwide, exclusively on
#PlayStation5
! 🎉
Download the game and dive into the arena - It's time to Master the Mayhem! 💥
I’ve reached the age where the best birthday present really is being with family and friends. I can’t be with most of my family (other side of the planet) but FaceTime & WhatsApp go a long way and I’ve just heard from one of my oldest friends ❤️
On my way to
#OVC21
to give a talk! If you’re attending & want to hear about how to impress
#game
&
#animation
casting & voice directors with your demo, come hear me at 10:40am in Millenium Room 1 (blurb unfortunately isn’t on the app or website)
Superstar BG3 Casting and Voice & Performance Director Kirsty Gillmore
@soundswilde
(and fellow BAFTA Breakthrough) will be joining us tomorrow!
Wed 3rd Jan at 12pm PDT | 3pm EDT | 8pm GMT
More on Kirsty here:
#ItTakesAVillage
10 long days of voice & performance capture directing & casting, with a break to see some excellent theatre somewhere in the middle. Love my job, also love my bed, where I will be for the majority of the weekend.
Oh look, it's me talking about games with a load of other wonderful people! Thanks
@game_voices
for the opportunity to wax lyrical(ish) about
#casting
&
#directing
#voices
in games, I learned loads and had tons of fun!
Last week I was told that Sounds Wilde was nominated for Voiceover Services Provider of the Year at the
#OneVoiceAwards
! The awards have long been & gone so these are belated congrats to my fellow nominees & well-deserved winners
@B_2_Es
⭐️ Hope you enjoyed the celebrations! 🥳
I've been directing a lovely indie game this week and it's been such a joy! Wonderful cast, brilliant script, supportive team. Can't wait till it's shared with the world.
"📢EXTRA! EXTRA!
💀DE-EXIT - Eternal Matters, the Indie Afterlife Adventure game by
@SandBloomStudio
, will release on:
✨April 14th✨
#DeExit
will be available on PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store, as well as PS4, PS5, XboxOne, and Xbox Series X/S.
Had a ton of fun last night on
@SamanthaBeart
‘s stream! Loved the opportunity to talk about directing, casting & what’s it like for me to work in the games industry. Thanks for inviting me Sam! ❤️🔥🙌🏻
VOD: It Takes A Village - with
@soundswilde
Kirsty Gillmore talks freelancing when you're read as female, endorsing marginalised actors, and what it's like to be recognised for her efforts
Donations to
@MindCharity
now at £3610!
I’m on my way to Aotearoa to see my family for the first time in over 4 years. So far my plans include visiting my dad in hospital & weathering a cyclone. It is going to be one of those “eventful” trips
One
@OneVoiceConf
workshop down, 1x 3hr workshop + 1x panel + 1x talk to go! Thanks to my enthusiastic attendees this afternoon, now London-bound & ready to see everyone in person tomorrow to talk more
#game
#acting
!
#OVC23
#director
#BAFTACrew
gave me friends, colleagues, opportunities & a proper sense of belonging in
#games
. Without it I wouldn’t have applied for
#BAFTABreakthrough
& definitely wouldn’t be working on some projects. Big thanks to
@lilmissphillips
for being its heart, big love to all Crew ❤️
Successful test of multitrack remote
#audio
#drama
recording using
@cleanfeedNET
- DONE! Thanks to my patient and talented cast. One hurdle down for making multicast audio drama work in these interesting times
For everyone who missed out on this great mini-conference, the recordings for
@game_voices
are available on YouTube! Hear talented people talk about writing, casting, direction & post prod as each relates to
#voice
#acting
in
#games
Shasha and Milo are no average 12 year olds!
With the power of their crescent moon talismans they transform into the feline Crystal Guardians of Crescent Cove 🐱🌙🐱
Shasha and Milo is heading to POP on 8th January!
REMOTE VO EDITING OPPORTUNITY: I need an experienced game dialogue editor for an indie narrative-based game, late July - end August. Poss. also some voice design. *Must have game dialogue editing experience!* DM or email kirsty[at] for details
#GameAudio