Roy Samuelson in the Press
Elevating Conversations Around Audio Description and Inclusive Storytelling
Over the years, Roy Samuelson has been recognized across hundreds of platforms for his work in voiceover, AD performance, coaching, and industry advocacy. From national media features to podcasts, panels, and keynote appearances, Roy continues to be a trusted voice advancing AD accessibility for blind and low-vision audiences.
This archive highlights Roy’s impact in the industry and his dedication to quality, parity, and inclusion.
The Latest Features:
Chatting with Roy Samuelson: Acclaimed Voice-Over Artist
By Markos Papadatos On his future plans, he said, “In addition to providing the best narration I can for Audio Description audiences, I want to continue to learn even more about Audio Description process. I get more excited and passionate about this work, and how it’s growing.” “I love learning
The Hollywood Times: The Voice of Hollywood
Interview with Roy Samuelson by Patrick Donovan Seattle, WA (The Hollywood Times) 9/12/2019 – “Roy is the man with the voice, that voice you hear over and over again on TV, Film, and Radio. He talks to us about Audio Description. A feature in film and TV that helps people who
Directors Notes interview
How Audio Descriptions Help the Visually Impaired Experience Cinema (directorsnotes.com) Around 26 million people in America are either blind or experience low-vision, and whilst there are mandates in place to ensure increased access for these audiences to experience the culturally dominant shows and movies that appear on Netflix, Amazon Prime,
Get Real: Indie Filmmakers
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-forget-audio-description-for-blind-guest-roy-samuelson/id1378490238?i=1000447683935 Including “Audio Description” in your production will enable the 26 million blind audiences in the US to enjoy your movie. We talk with Roy Samuelson, who narrates audio description for films like First Man & Spider-Man: Homecoming.
MPAA “The Credits” interview
https://www.mpaa.org/2019/08/voice-over-artist-roy-samuelson-on-bringing-films-like-us-spider-man-far-from-home-to-the-blind/ Voice over artist Roy Samuelson has been heard by millions of blind and low vision audiences in some of this year’s biggest films. Samuelson’s job is to narrate a special audio track in which he voices the visuals that are relevant to the plot. There are currently 26 million adults in
Soap Opera News: Voice Over Artist Roy Samuelson Talks His Career & The Emergence of A Ground Breaking Life Changing Service for Blind and Low Vision Audiences in TV, Streaming and Film!
by KP Smith We spoke to voice-over extraordinaire Roy Samuelson. We were intrigued to talk to Roy about his career in voice-over and about the emerging service in the entertainment industry, Audio Description. When we learned how this game-changing service was enhancing the entertainment experience for blind and low vision audiences,
The Credits: Voice Over Artist Roy Samuelson on Bringing Films like Us & Spider-Man: Far From Home to the Blind
By Bryan Adams Voice over artist Roy Samuelson has been heard by millions of blind and low vision audiences in some of this year’s biggest films. Samuelson’s job is to narrate a special audio track in which he voices the visuals that are relevant to the plot. There are currently 26 million
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