How Identity Has Influenced a Voice Over Director's Career at Talkback Casting and Directing
Amanda, a Voice Over Director with over 25 years of experience, notes a significant shift toward inclusivity in the video game industry, stating, "I have seen a vast, vast change, um, inclusivity among all genders. All race has, has really changed." While never feeling the need to compromise authenticity, Amanda actively voices concerns and influences change, demonstrating how individual actions contribute to a more inclusive environment—as evidenced by her ability to successfully advocate for script changes, emphasizing the importance of representation with the statement "girls are gamers too".
Overcoming Challenges, Industry Realities, Workplace Challenges, Motivation, Communication
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Amanda Wyatt
Voice Over Director
Talkback Casting & Directing
Orange Coast College AA degree
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General Studies / Not Applicable
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Video Highlights
1. Amanda has witnessed a significant shift towards inclusivity in the video game industry over her 25-year career, particularly regarding gender and race representation.
2. Despite being in a male-dominated field initially, Amanda emphasizes the importance of authenticity and never feeling the need to compromise her true self to advance.
3. Amanda actively voices her concerns and opinions, directly influencing projects by challenging potentially problematic elements. This highlights her proactive role in creating a more inclusive environment for everyone involved.
Transcript
As a woman in the video game industry, how has that impacted how you've navigated your career?
When I started, the industry was even more heavily male-dominated than it is now. I've seen a vast change in inclusivity among all genders and races over the last 25 years I've been in it. I think it's even longer than that now; I'm aging myself.
How have I navigated it? I have such a unique position within this huge industry that I personally never felt I needed to do anything differently than I've done, just being my authentic self.
But I do feel that I have, and I continue to, voice concerns as a woman in this industry. I might do that. I actually said that today in a session. I didn't like a line, and I said, "I don't like that we're calling him, calling her that," and they changed it.
So, I shouldn't discount myself. I think that it hasn't navigated my career, but I believe every woman in this industry has had a hand in helping to make it more inclusive for everyone. Girls are gamers too.
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