Michael Schwalbe
Sand. Cloth. Metal. Screams. Weeny...worm. Let's Go Plac-...wait, what? Voiceactor and casting / performance director Michael Schwalbe has contributed to over 100 released videogames and anime in their career (and a whole lot of commercials and other stuff that people care about much less). Formerly Senior Voice Director for miHoYo's Zenless Zone Zero, Michael has directed over a thousand hours of recording sessions for indies and AAA alike, and specializes in unlocking the physicality and freedom of performance that allows a talent to tap into their true artistry. Some past credits can be found at https://imdb.me/michaelschwalbe.
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GDEX 2025 Session: How to Keep Your Actors / Directors from Killing You | Finally. The moment is here. Your dream of creating a game with real voiceactors in it is a dream no longer. A couple of them are even childhood heroes of yours! It sure is a good thing you took this seminar and learned in advance how to not make your favorite character's actor hate you, thanks to now knowing the best practices for every stage of the voice development and implementation pipeline!
GDEX 2025 Workshop: Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Voiceacting - Q&A Roundtable | Everyone wants to be a voiceactor. But what does that REALLY involve? How do you "break into the industry" in today's world? How do I get an agent? What's the deal with the union? How do I build a home studio? Will I REALLY get in trouble for doing fandubs? Veteran actor / casting director Michael Schwalbe (System Shock / Zenless Zone Zero) has contributed to over 100 videogames and anime on every side of the table. Ask them all your burning questions about everything you've always wanted to know about voiceacting!
GDEX 2025 Panel: Navigating the World of Audio | This illustrious panel will talk about all the ins and outs of the audio world in video games, voice acting, movies, and tv. Featuring industry professionals from a variety of areas, this is a great opportunity to learn. Feel free to bring and ask questions.
