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Voice actor and BRAVA founder Melissa Thom becomes full voting member of BAFTA
Seasoned voice actor and founder of BRAVA (Bristol Academy of Voice Acting) Melissa Thom has become a full voting member of BAFTA.
She will now join a membership of over 1,200 creative professionals with expertise in the field in voting in the annual BAFTA Games Awards.
The prestigious Awards are given in recognition of outstanding achievement in the video game industry.
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At BRAVA, Thom and her team of master coaches have trained hundreds of people in Bristol and further afield to become professional voice actors, many of whom have obtained work in the sector.
Over the years, she has built up connections with games production companies in the UK and internationally. Her own work as a voice over in gaming includes roles in ZeniMax’s The Elder Scrolls (Necrom and Gold Road) and Grand Theft Auto V.
Melissa Thom, voice actor and founder of BRAVA – photo: Melissa Thom
Thom is British with Indian-African heritage, and is passionate about expanding diversity within gaming.
“The online games industry is estimated to be worth almost $28 billion worldwide, dwarfing the film and music industries,” she reflects.
“As the popularity of gaming continues on its upwards march, it’s critical that people from all backgrounds see themselves represented in games.
“I am thrilled to be recognised by the Academy for all the work we do behind the scenes to support and guide voice actors and improve working conditions and diversity within gaming.
“I’m also committed to supporting the gaming community in the South West, which is a hot bed of creative talent.”
Find out more about BRAVA at www.brava.uk.com.
Main photo: Melissa Thom
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