Celebrating it’s 5th year this weekend was the annual VO ATLANTA voiceover conference.
The event bills itself as the ultimate gathering for members of the voice acting community. Unlike many conferences with tens of thousands in attendance, VO Atlanta says it is a focused industry event attracting talent, agents, directors, and industry resources from around the world. It notes its innovative programs and sessions are presented by industry leaders in voiceover.
We observed over 500 people (from beginners to working pros) that came to learn from (and network with) a variety of established voiceover professionals regarding new industry trends in performance, business and technology.
It’s really important for professionals in our (or any) industry to take time to learn from others and connect with fellow voice and media professionals for so many reasons. Two that immediately come to mind are continuing education and just getting out of our VO booths and be around other people. It is reenergizing for voice talents who are the perfect definition of solopreneur.
It was with those points in mind (and more) that a bunch of the Voice-Over Guys attended VO Atlanta this year. From the MVO: The Voice-Over Guys roster, male voice talents that attended included VO Atlanta presenters DOUG TURKEL and DAN FRIEDMAN as well as BRAD VENABLE, GEORGE WASHINGTON, III and PETER K. O’CONNELL.