The Future of Voice Acting: AI, Games & Talent Representation | Emma Harvey Interview

In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Emma Harvey, founder of Harvey Voices, one of the UK’s leading voice talent agencies.Emma shares her journey from drama school to building a powerhouse agency representing some of the industry’s most recognized voices. We discuss:- How Harvey Voices began and grew into one of the UK’s top agencies- What Emma looks for when signing new voice talent- The rise of video games and performance capture in voice acting- The challenges and opportunities of AI in the voiceover industry- Practical advice for aspiring voice actors who want to break into games- Tips for directors and developers when casting and working with voice talent- Emma’s hopes for the next generation of voice actors- And many moreThis conversation is an invaluable resource for anyone dreaming of a voice acting career, as well as for developers, casting directors, and fans curious about the people who help bring voices to life.🔥 Subscribe to Bonfire Conversations for more inspiring interviews with the creative minds shaping games, film, and beyond.Harvey Voices: https://harveyvoices.co.uk/Emma Harvey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emharveyvoicesHamidreza Nikoofar on X: https://x.com/HRNikoofarChapters:0:00 Intro 0:12 Introduction to Emma Harvey & Harvey Voices 1:49 How Emma started Harvey Voices 3:09 Building the agency and first clients 3:30 Day-to-day life of a voice agent 5:20 Meeting actors & working remotely 5:20 How Harvey Voices hires new talent 7:02 The rise of games & animation in voice acting 8:40 What makes a great voice actor stand out 9:44 The impact of AI on voice acting 12:16 Why human performance matters more than AI 13:19 Advice for aspiring voice actors in games 15:05 Advice for game developers & audio directors 16:19 Preparing the next generation of voice talent 18:30 Fully immersing in the game industry (Amelia Tyler example) 18:40 Penny for Your Thoughts – Deep & Fun Questions 19:01 A voice Emma will never forget 20:11 The one UK food you must try 21:09 What makes someone unforgettable 21:29 A quote Emma lives by 22:01 Meeting Keanu Reeves (story) 23:42 What the world will always need 24:37 Emma’s favorite films & TV shows 25:48 What success means to Emma 26:56 In a noisy world, what’s worth turning the volume up for 27:16 Closing thoughts & gratitude 28:54 Resources for aspiring voice actors (Harvey Voices website, Gravy for the Brain) #VoiceActing #AI #HarveyVoices #BonfireConversations #EmmaHarvey