Donovan Snider

Voice Description

Many people say I sound like Charlie Brown
My voice is sincere and a little raspy sometimes, but usually earnest. I like to tell stories.

I do a lot of charitable spots, but I really like humorous, fun stuff too!

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Baby
• Child
• Teenage Boy

Language(s) of Which I Am a Native Speaker:

• English - North American

I Offer my Services for these Recording Purposes

• Commercials
• Promos
• IVR, voicemail, phone systems, and on-hold messages
• Training, business presentations, sales, and web sites
• Audiobooks
• Videogames
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

• Jobs for ACTRA (Canada) signatories

• Jobs for AFTRA (US) signatories

• Jobs for SAG (US) signatories

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area
• I can record and then deliver the audio files via Email
• I can record and then upload the audio files via FTP
• I can record and then deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

• I can deliver edited and finished voice tracks
• I have a music library and can add music to any project
• I can add special effects to any project

My Home Base

Rosebud (Calgary), Alberta, Canada

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

I do the voice of my favorite stuffy: Seal who sounds a bit slippery and nasal
I like to mock my dad: an actor and often over-dramatic.
Charlie Brown, bad British, I like to narrate my own Star Wars and Indiana Jones Lego videos with all the characters.

My Voice Experience

Quotes from Clients:
"We were thrilled with Donovan's voice work. Thank you for all of your help getting all the files together. We are very happy with the results."
-Will Bryant, Ruckus Media Group, 3 ebooks recorded for Sea World

"Donovan has an awesome, emotional voice!

 He was amazing to work with - with assistance from his parents. We had the script done within a few hours with multiple readings. 

I would HIGHLY recommend Donovan for your project!!!"
-Scott Annan, MercuryGrove

"Donovan wow, great job, the voice, the treatment, just perfect." Thomas Collins

"Donovan is one of the most talented voice-over artists we've worked with and he's only 9 years old. He takes direction very well and has a natural understanding for hitting beats/timing. Donovan and his family went above and beyond in production to make sure we were satisfied with the end result. High recommend."-Blake Heal; Partner/Producer Conscious Minds Productions

"What can we say? You and your family are utterly charming and we are so pleased. ...I cannot thank you enough for such a beautiful, collaborative effort (you literally brought tears to my wife's eyes as I played your clip)..."- James A. Aragona; Meister-Home Productions

"Donovan's voice is perfect for the role!" -Peter Polack, "The Tooth That Mixed Up Christmas" audiobook

"You completely nailed the tone I was looking for. -I really appreciate the prompt attention that you gave to this project. I was able to download the files, and I'm very pleased with the results. You have been great to work with. I have no doubt you have a great career ahead if you choose to stay in the industry."-Eric Pound Executive Producer, S T U D I O N O R T H

"Donovan, thanks for the incredible job, and helping bring Jamir to life." Sal Zaffino, animated video for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

"Donovan, Thank you so much for a job well done. You did an excellent job. The sound quality was excellent and so was your acting." Jean-Yves Marsolais, "The Old Compass" children's audio series

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Recent Work includes:

Sea World: 3 ebooks

IFI Prison Ministries: "Day with Dads" and "Storybook Dads" video narration

"Sign2Talk" sign language promo for Meister-Home Productions

"Little Anthony" for a car dealer commercial website for Ray Proya

Snoopy the Dog for Furniture Outlet commercial for Upper Room Studios

Shentel Cable Communications commercials for radio and tv for Conscious Minds in L.A.

Reach for the Rainbow video for creativebubetube

Young Ander for "The Exigency" by Cody Vibbart

Video Narration for Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina

Jake in "The Tooth That Mixed up Christmas" children's audiobook by Peter Polack

Narration for Honda Insight demo commercial for L.A. director of photography Stacy Toyama

Narrator for "Road Trip" for Carus Publishing

"Cody" in The Attic by Thomas Collins

PIF US "Pay it Forward" for John Myer

"Dial 811" PSA in Las Vegas for Mike Hopper with Sin City Madmen

"Give 5" Atlanta Symphony Orchestra media campaign for Tomorrow Pictures

The Brown Clinic. "Talking Bellies" with Media One Advertising

Kid's Hope spot for StudioNorth

Jamir in an animated video about getting an MRI, for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Clayton in "The Old Compass" children's audio series

Andy for UVentures series trailer "The Cave of Time" for Expanded Books, Inc

DeAngelo in the DeAngelo's Cookie Venture with Animatzione

"Sober hero" spot with Matthew Pfeffer; Smark Mark

Kid voice in Brother Francis episode 4 with Heralden Entertainment

Abandoned, Chestnut Lodge Asylum

"Blio" kid voice for Clyde Brothers

"Seeker and Fetch" with Engine 15 Media Group

Studio Fortefill, "The Music of Life"

"Jimmy the Detective" with Alberto Beguerie

"Pigpen" voice for Mohawk Carpets thru AwesomeIncorporated

"Child" in MET project "A Little Older"

"DouDou" in student short animation; Bin Li

"Elf" in jingle for Primacare

Narrator for "Grandmama's House" app; Flying Word

"Tiger" the cat for Blue Three Productions, LLC

Narrator for Donkey Poem for John McCann

Boy in DNR Fracking spot for Michael Lebron

Narrator for 3 SeaWorld apps

"Farid" for North American Mission Board

"Kevin" in American Voices spot for Glenn Beck website

My Training

I'm a wise cracker at the dinner table.
I'm in a children's choir that performs musicals.
I am in the Canadian Badlands Passion Play.
My mom and dad are both actors, so we're always goofing off and trying new voices.
I am an illustrator; I draw all the time.
I love to read.

My Studio Equipment

Cubase SX 3 with plug-ins for eq, compression, and vocal effects
iMac Garage Band
Audio-Technica 4050 Large Condenser Mic
M Audio Firewire 1814 Pre-amp and analog/digital interface
Shure SRH840 Headphones
Isolated recording booth
In-house technician and engineer
Skype
Easy access to a fully professional studio in my town

Additional Skills

I am an illustrator; I draw all the time.
Sometimes I write my own copy.
My dad is a composer.
I can sing.

Other than that:
I love Star Wars, Harry Potter, video games and animated films.
I hate spiders.
I love spaghetti.
I hate cheese.
I love sledding.
I hate wasps.
My favorite holiday is Christmas

Payment Methods Accepted

• PayPal
• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in my local currency
• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in any currency

Online Payments Via PayPal

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