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:
Television Academy Article
https://www.televisionacademy.com/features/news/online-originals/seeing-blind-audiences
Meet The Pros – coaching again
April 2025 – I’m excited to be coaching again for Meet The Pros, a vibrant space where voice talent and industry leaders connect. These Meet the Pros events, founded by Mary Lynn Wissner of Voices VoiceCasting, offer performers the rare chance to receive real-time feedback from top casting directors, agents,
Audio Description Awareness Day 2025
Happy Audio Description Awareness Day! This year, we’re sharing the anonymous survey from 75 AD Facilities and AD professionals. The Foundations Are There.Now Comes the Reckoning. This year’s anonymous survey shows an industry that knows exactly what’s broken, and how to fix it. From pay equity to standardized timelines to
The First of Us: A Breakthrough in Audio Description
Tonight April 13 2025, The Last of Us broke ground. Not in what it showed. But in who it finally saw. In the premiere of Season 2, The Last of Us became the first high-profile series of its scale to do something long overdue: it credited its Audio Description Quality Control professional by name, in
Casual Conversation – Doolen Strategy Partners
Roy Samuelson, an author, coach, and speaker, discusses his journey into voice acting and the importance of audio description for blind audiences. His book, “A Voice Actor’s Guide to Audio Description Performance,” explores the art and craft of audio description, emphasizing its role in inclusive storytelling. Roy highlights the significance
“POSSIBILITIES” WINS BROADER VISION DOCUMENTARY AWARD
“POSSIBILITIES” WINS BROADER VISION DOCUMENTARY AWARDMarch 2025 was pure magic. I had the joy of attending the Garden State Film Festival screening of the powerful documentary “Possibilities,” for which I produced the audio description.Even more meaningful? Sharing the room with some of the extraordinary collaborators who helped bring this accessibility
The Darkroom Podcast
I had a blast joining Lee Pugsley and Alex Howard on The Dark Room podcast. We dove into the craft of audio description and how powerful it can be in creating immersive, inclusive experiences for blind and low-vision audiences. I shared insights from my journey as a voice actor and
Don LaFontaine VO Lab Workshop (2025)
In March 2025, Roy Samuelson presented his audio description workshop at SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Don LaFontaine VO Lab, the first AD workshop in the history of the foundation. Titled “Between the Lines: The High-Wire Act of Audio Description with Roy Samuelson” SYNOPSIS How do voice actors ensure blind people enjoy watching
Troublemaker Experience Interview with Roy Samuelson
10 big points Roy Samuelson discussed in the radio interview: Learn more at DJ Troublemaker’s website at https://thetroublemakerexperience.com/troublemaker.php
The ADNA Presents Podcast
Audio Description is Evolving. Stay Ahead of the Curve.
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