Introduction: I am a distinctive, but not stuffy Brit. I am an experienced narrator who attracts and holds listener attention, provides credibility for documentaries, TV, corporate, up-market projects. Fee is negotiable. Call for a quote.
I have 2 Emmys, 2 Tellys, and a Voicey Lifetime Achievement Award. I can be authoritative or gentle and adapt to script. I've done 60 hours narration for the UK Ministry of Defense. I am also a newscaster for the Newspapers For The Blind.
I offer fast turnaround, budget-flexible rates, union/non-union. 128 Kbps 44,1 Khz client feedback, V/O samples and on-camera demos are all on my website.
Testimonials:
Never before have I seen 20 minutes of usable takes. on a 20 minute tape!
- Daniel Jones,Director, Reliance Rx, LA
You're a pro's pro. That you did 150 pages of TelePrompTer of complex computer material in the impossibly short time given you still amazes me. It's a pleasure to call you one-take Derek.
- Jim Stimpson,Director,Halekala Group, LA
His talent and professionalism gave new meaning to the word spokesperson, thorough preparedness, quick thinking and problem-solving ideas saved production time and money.
- Denny Michael,Director, Alpha Micro
You're extraordinary speaking voice, enunciation and diction is the perfect example of what I try to achieve with my students. You are an exemplary model and I have always admired your work.
- Betty I. Lougaris,Voice-Over Coach
Derek, the best reading of the Magna Carta I have ever heard!!! It's a big hit; the Law Librarian at Yale was quite impressed.
- Will May, Editor, NewspapersForTheBlind
His ability to correctly read a script on the first take, earned him the nickname one-take Partridge. He puts everyone at ease... Derek brings something special to a production.
- Doug Larson,Director,Telemedia, LA
Suave and debonair, Derek is the perfect public speaker on stage or TV. His charm, voice and character exude confidence on camera and, he has a-down-to-earth personality which makes friends of clients.
- David Victory,Director, Media Marketing
Thank you Derek. I really feel you are exceptional to work with and your professionalism helps me to get my work done in a timely and professional manner.
- Chris Beiers,Director,Adventures Abroad
Thank you again for being a fantastic part of our project. I appreciated your easy manner and professionalism. You made the entire experience very enjoyable. I'm thrilled with the footage.
- Darryl Anka,Producer/writer,The Watchers
Demonstrated a wonderful command of the technical material, presented in a straightforward and interesting way to viewers. helpful and imaginative. especially easy to work with, despite a host of technical difficulties.
- Matthew Barrows,Director,American Medical
Derek handled the whole presentation with panache, professionalism and made delegates feel more than at home with his command of several foreign languages.
- Luke Coleman,Director, Grosvenor Prods,UK
