Description

Join Sumeet Iyengar, partner at Cope Management, for an inside look into navigating voiceover representation. Sumeet has represented voice actors for over 20 years working as a commercial and video game agent before joining Cope in 2022. Cope was the first company to manage voiceover talent and remains one of the most illustrious representation in voiceover. Sumeet has brought his relationships with ad agencies, video game developers, and casting directors to broaden the scope of Cope’s reach and maintain their relevance in the ever shifting landscape of VO.

In this webinar, Sumeet will cover:
 – The differences between agents and managers
 – What led Sumeet to go into management
 – Shifts in the industry
 – How to thrive in an increasingly competitive market
 – What is the current state of promos? Trailers? Commercials?
 – How does Cope evaluate talent for representation
 – When are you ready for a manager?
 – Will AI affect the industry? How? When?

PLUS! A Q&A to answer your questions!

Join Sumeet and learn what it takes to Navigate Voiceover Representation!

When: Tuesday, September 24th, 2024
Duration: 1.5 Hours (5pm – 6:30pm PT / 8pm – 9:30pm ET)
Format: Zoom: Recorded and Available To Watch Later
Investment: $49 (10% discount with GVAA Membership!)

Bio

Sumeet started his career in VoiceOver as an assistant at CESD Talent in 2003. He worked his way up to booth director, directing actors in their commercial, animation and promo auditions. He became a commercial VO agent in 2007 working on several popular national campaigns as well as lucrative regional ones. He eventually added video games to his repertoire. In 2022 he joined Cope Management as a partner expanding his expertise to include promo, trailer and narration.

**DISCLAIMER** GVAA partners with Casting Directors, Coaches, and Agents strictly for the purpose of educating voice actors. Participation does not guarantee representation or work.