Award Winning Demo Production
Are you looking for a professionally produced voiceover demo that will get the attention of agents, casting directors, and other buyers? J. Michael Collins is recognized throughout the industry as a leader in the field of voiceover demo production. J. Michael will personally hand-write unique scripts for your VO demo that capture the pulse of the business, creating memorable impressions among those who are looking to cast NOW!
Why should you trust JMC with your demo? J. Michael’s production work isn’t just for demo purposes. As an award-winning national commercial copy writer and commercial producer, J. Michael regularly works with major brands to produce commercial spots for air from scripting, to voiceover, (including casting other actors,) and then fully producing the ad for distribution nationally. Trust your demo production to a pro who produces real work for real clients.
Recording from your home studio or a professional studio of your choice, J. Michael will direct you live via video in a fun, time-unlimited recording session guaranteed to capture the very best of your ability as a talent. With an on-call team of award-winning master sound engineers, J. Michael will select the best reads of the session and assemble them together with the highest standard of FX and mastering to create a voice over demo reel designed to elevate your career. In addition to the testimonials below, J. Michael has won FORTY Voice Arts Awards for demo production and script writing, and his production team has won more than three dozen Voice Arts Awards overall. JMC Demos has received more Voice Arts Awards and nominations for demo production than any other producer, judged by dozens of the industry’s leading agents, casting directors, talent managers, and buyers.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
I chose J. Michael Collins to produce my latest narration demos because of his reputation for quality, attention to detail, and personal service. At my level, it can only be the best, and J. Michael exceeded my expectations. From script development to his stellar direction on demo day, to the industry-standard final mixes, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thanks, JMC!
J Michael Collins is a superstar in the world of voiceover; but is the most down to earth, approachable, amazing coach and director I’ve ever worked with. In producing my demo, he created scripts that were crafted to my specific skill sets, and then directed me through the reads to bring out my very best delivery. I felt like a kid on Christmas morning when I received the produced demos (which were delivered incredibly quickly after our recording session!). I was blown away! The music selection, special effects and flow were just perfect! If you want to take your voice over career to the next level, a demo directed and produced by J.Michael Collins will most certainly get you there.
Anyone who wants to have a successful voice over career has to have top notch demos that demonstrate to prospective clients, casting directors, and agents that they can do the job in their own unique and special way. When I decided to update my demos, I considered several very good demo producers but, because the range of genres, production quality, experience, and attention to personalizing each demo for the voice actor’s unique sound, I chose J. Michael Collins. He listened to my vision but also came up with excellent suggestions that I might not have. The sessions were a joy thanks to his collaborative directing style. The turn-around time? Faster than I expected. And the outcome? My agents love my new demos, I’m booking jobs directly from them, and I received a couple nominations, and a VOICE ARTS AWARD for my TV Promo demo. Ready to invest in demos? Remember where to go “when quality matters”…. JMC Demos.
In order to show the world what makes you different and unique in the congested voice over marketplace, you have to have a professionally produced demo. J. Michael Collins, and his lead audio engineer, A.J. McKay, have found that “secret sauce” that highlights your voice and makes you stand out in crowd. That includes J. Michael’s astute selection and writing of spots that match your style, his excellent direction and A.J. ‘s attention to sonic detail. Its no wonder they receive the acclaim they do for the different genres of VO demos they produce. When you’re ready to produce your demo, JMC Demos is where you should go.
“Your Guide through the business of voice over.” It’s more than just a fun tag line. It’s part of a greater mission and purpose. Getting started in this business is hard enough as it is without having to navigate a sea of bad players looking to take advantage of you under the guise of being a “coach” or “demo producer” or “expert.”
Part of my purpose in creating this platform was to shine a light on the ones you can trust. To point you towards coaches, producers, experts and mentors who can and will genuinely help you and add value to your business.
If I mention their name here, in a podcast, in a video, in an interview, it’s because I know them. I’ve worked with them. I trust them entirely. You can trust them too.
One of those people you can trust is J. Michael Collins. I’m slightly embarrassed to admit that, though knowing and working with him for years, I never had one of his First Class Demos in my portfolio… until now. It’s about time!!
I’ve had the privilege of being coached by him, of sitting on conference panels with him, and even speaking at one of his Euro Retreats. Now I can proudly add my name to the list of top notch demos he’s produced.
Your demos are your most important marketing tool. Your business will live or die by them. For real. Invest in the best demos you can. If you’re looking for the right producer, J. Michael should unquestionably be a name at the top of your list of considerations.
It was a pleasure working with you, my friend. Maybe we shouldn’t wait so long to do the next one together!
Voiceover is a competitive business. We all are aware of how competitive it is for talent but it’s also very competitive for demo producers, coaches and other suppliers.
To be successful you have to stand out.
My search for a demo producer to create showcases of my British talents targeting the US market in the Promo and In-Show narration genres of this business was very specific and I can tell you I reviewed and spoke to many producers.
I chose JMC Demos.
Here’s why.
JMC and his team had experience spanning the Atlantic, they had demonstrable quality in their output and they had relevant experience in the areas I needed.
During the production sessions J Michael has clear thoughts, can communicate them and therefore help you towards the best performance you can give. So he’s a coach too and I benefited from that beyond just getting a demo.
I’ve now taken delivery. My agent DPN has already confirmed, I quote, “It’s a killer demo”
I submitted to a new production house. I’m on their roster.
Am I happy?
A resounding yes
Would I recommend JMC Demos services to you
Another yes.
Do you get value for money
Yes
Another agent quote to finish with after having heard both new demos – “You can always tell the difference between a “make shift demo” vs one that was professionally done.”
To be successful you have to stand out. To me JMC demos stands out and guess what they are helping me stand out too.
My experiences with the JMC Demos team were truly first class. J Michael’s up to date knowledge of industry trends and willingness to co-create coupled with AJs brilliant sound design produced exactly the sonic billboard I was looking for – and paid for itself in one gig that I booked off my demo!
I’m so utterly happy with my new JMC Demos! Not only do they sound great, but the teams professionalism working with my unique needs was unparalelled, and I was VERY picky. The product speaks for itself, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t chime in too! Thank you JMC!
