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Movie voice over

Narration, dubbing and trailer reads recorded to picture in our Central-London studios, then edited and mixed to the spec your distributor asks for.

Professional movie voice over services

A film earns its audience through performance, and the voice is a large part of that performance even when the actor is never on screen. Narration that carries a documentary, a dub that lets a foreign-language drama play naturally to a new audience, a trailer read that makes people want to book a ticket: each one is the difference between a film that travels and one that stays put.

At GoLocalise, we cast and record Movie Voice Over for feature films, documentaries, trailers and dubbed releases, matching the voice to the picture, the original performance and the audience the film is being released to.

That includes movie trailer voice over — the read that makes people book a ticket. From thrilling blockbusters to heartfelt dramas and lighthearted comedies, we match the perfect voice to your trailer’s tone and build the anticipation your campaign needs.

  • Voices cast to match the tone of the film and the performance already on screen, not just for a strong demo
  • Reads recorded to picture, with timing and lip-sync handled where the format calls for it
  • Audio produced to cinema and broadcast standards, ready to sit inside the final mix
  • Translation and localisation managed in-house for films releasing in more than one language
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Movie trailer voice over for every genre

We tailor the read to each genre's energy — action-packed, heartwarming or spine-chilling — so the voice creates the perfect atmosphere for your film.

Action

High-octane, adrenaline-fuelled reads that match the stunts and intensity, setting the stage for a thrilling cinematic experience.

Drama

Voices that infuse the depth of human emotion into the trailer, making complex characters and storytelling compelling.

Comedy

Warm, lighthearted delivery that adds humour and sets the tone for a delightful, amusing trailer.

Horror

Eerie intonation, suspenseful pacing and chilling delivery that build spine-tingling anticipation.

Science fiction

A futuristic, visionary tone that heightens the sense of wonder and otherworldly adventure.

Fantasy

Enchanting reads that transport audiences to magical realms and mythical adventures.

Romantic

Tender, heartfelt delivery that captures the essence of love stories and emotional connection.

Thriller

Suspenseful intonation that draws viewers into the tension and gripping world of the story.

Mystery

An enigmatic, intriguing atmosphere that compels audiences to delve into the unknown.

Animation

Playful, characterful energy for family-friendly adventures — for young and adult audiences alike.

Historical

Authoritative gravitas that transports viewers to different eras and enhances the historical appeal.

Documentary

Informative, authoritative narration that sets the tone for factual, real-life storytelling.

What sets our movie trailer voice over apart

A trailer's voice-over is the gateway to your film — these are the craft details that make ours captivate, excite and connect.

Emphasis & impact

We highlight the key elements of your film — from intense action to heartwarming moments — so the trailer is unforgettable.

Dynamic delivery

Energetic, dynamic reads that capture attention and set the tone for an exciting cinematic experience.

Strategic pauses

Well-placed pauses build anticipation and create memorable moments that linger in the viewer's mind.

Versatile expressions

A wide emotional range — suspense, excitement, tenderness, humour — aligned to your film's narrative.

Adaptability

From epic blockbusters to indie dramas, we adapt seamlessly to your film's genre and mood.

Storytelling mastery

Compelling narration that entices viewers and makes them eager to experience the full film.

Engaging call to action

A strong closing CTA delivered with conviction — book tickets, stream, or mark the release date.

Musical synchronisation

We synchronise the read with the score so voice and music work together for maximum impact.

How our movie voice over services work

Film work carries more moving parts than most voice over: picture lock, music, sound design and often several languages all have to meet in the same final mix. Our process is built to keep those pieces aligned, with every project coordinated by a dedicated project manager:

1

Project review

2

Translation

3

Voice casting

4

Recording to picture

5

Editing & mixing

6

Quality assurance

7

Feedback & revisions

8

Mix-ready delivery

Casting, direction, recording and delivery all run through one team. That is how a Movie Voice Over arrives on schedule, in sync with the picture and ready for the mix.

Why choose a professional movie voice over?

A cinema audience has chosen to be there, given the film their full attention, and will notice everything. A voice that sits slightly wrong, a dub that drifts off the lips, a narration that pushes too hard, all of it registers in a setting built to be watched closely. Professional film talent understands how to perform for that level of scrutiny rather than against it.

Film narration is a craft of its own. Holding a feature-length documentary together without ever sounding like a tour guide takes a particular kind of restraint — knowing when to carry the audience and when to get out of the way of the footage. It is a different skill from commercial or corporate reading, and we cast for it separately.

There is also the matter of release. A film is an asset that keeps earning across cinema, streaming, broadcast and home formats, often for years and across many territories. The voice work travels with it the whole way, so it is worth getting right once rather than patching later.

And films rarely live in a single language. A title that performs at home is sold into other markets, where the dub or narration becomes the version most of that audience will ever know. Booking through GoLocalise keeps casting, direction and quality consistent from the original language outward, so the film feels intact wherever it plays.

Trailer & film formats

Recorded to the cut and delivered to broadcast spec — with alternates for edit changes.

Audio formats
Broadcast WAV (48 kHz / 24-bit) or your delivery spec.
Styles
Epic trailer, warm narrator, gritty or comedic.
Timed to picture
Read to the cut, with alternates for edit changes.
Deliverables
Trailers, TV spots, featurettes and narration.
Turnaround
Rush options for trailer deadlines.
Languages
Versioned narration and dubs in 100+ languages.

How to choose the right movie voice over

Start from the film, not the voice. A psychological drama, a wildlife documentary and an action trailer ask for completely different performances, and a voice that defines one can feel out of place in another.

Then think about the relationship to the original. Dubbing has to honour the performance already on screen, narration has to serve the edit without overshadowing it, and a trailer read has to sell without tipping into parody. These are distinct skills, and listening to talent against your own footage shows the fit far faster than a generic demo.

Finally, settle distribution and usage before recording, not after. Where the film is released, in how many territories and for how long all shape both the price and the talent agreement, and sorting it out at the start avoids reopening contracts once the film is already in market.

When we cast film work at GoLocalise, these are the four areas we recommend resolving first

Performance range and character fit

Matching the voice to the original performance

Experience with dubbing, narration and trailers

Usage rights and distribution scope

Movie voice over pricing & project options

Movie voice over pricing follows the shape of the project: a single narration track, a full dub with multiple characters and a trailer for theatrical release are very different jobs, even before language is added. Distribution matters as much as the recording, since a film playing across territories for years is scoped differently from a festival cut. That is why we quote per project rather than per package. The tiers below are reference points showing how film projects of different scopes typically come together:

Bronze plan

Bronze

For a single-language project with a final cut, recorded by the right professional voice. Includes:

  • Professional movie voice over recording
  • Audio editing and clean-up
  • Delivery in the format your mix requires
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Silver plan

Silver

For films releasing in a new market, with the script adapted before recording. Includes:

  • Script translation and localisation by native linguists
  • Professional movie voice over recording
  • Audio editing and clean-up
  • Delivery reviewed against your target market
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Gold plan

Gold

For films distributing across platforms with accessibility covered. Includes:

  • Script translation and localisation
  • Professional movie voice over recording
  • Audio editing, mixing and clean-up
  • Subtitles supplied in SRT format
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Custom projects

A documentary series that needs one narrator holding every episode together? A feature with off-screen voices in several roles? A festival cut now and a full release version later? Most film work looks like this, so tell us the project and we will quote around it.

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Movie voice over for multilingual and global releases

A film crossing into other languages faces a real test: the story, the performances and the tone all have to survive the move while sounding native in each new market. A weak dub can undo years of work on the original, and an inconsistent one can make the same film feel like three different productions across three territories.

GoLocalise manages that from the centre. One brief and one project manager cover every language version, with casting, direction and delivery held to the same standard from the original language to the smallest release.

Carefully selected voice talent for each market

Audiences forgive a lot, but they rarely forgive a voice that does not fit the face or the world on screen. Accent, register and delivery all read differently from one market to the next, and the wrong choice breaks the illusion the film depends on.

For each language in the release, we shortlist native talent who suit the character and the local audience, and you sign off every voice before the sessions begin.

The result is a film that feels like it was made for each market it plays in.

Actor dubbing dialogue to a film scene on a studio screen

One narrator, or one voice per market

Some films want a single narrator carried across every language version, others want a recognisable local voice in each market. Both are valid, and the choice usually comes down to whether the narration is part of the film's identity or a service to the audience.

We work through that decision with you before casting, because it changes the shortlist, the schedule and the budget in ways that are awkward to reverse later.

Whichever route you take, the direction and technical standard stay identical across every version.

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Centralised production and quality control

Multi-language film work multiplies deadlines, technical specs and approval rounds, and splitting it across local suppliers multiplies the risk of a version going wrong. We keep the whole release inside one workflow instead.

Every version passes linguistic and technical QA, including levels and placement against the picture, before it is delivered.

Files arrive ready for your mix in every market, to one spec and one schedule.

Voice director and actor working on a movie dub against picture

Trusted to deliver by the world's top brands

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  • American Airlines
  • American Express
  • Bazaarvoice
  • Belkin
  • BlackBerry
  • Braun
  • British Airways
  • Britney Spears Fantasy
  • Cablevision
  • American Airlines
  • American Express
  • Bazaarvoice
  • Belkin
  • BlackBerry
  • Braun
  • British Airways
  • Britney Spears Fantasy
  • Cablevision
  • American Airlines
  • American Express
  • Bazaarvoice
  • Belkin
  • BlackBerry
  • Braun
  • British Airways
  • Britney Spears Fantasy
  • Cablevision
  • American Airlines
  • American Express
  • Bazaarvoice
  • Belkin
  • BlackBerry
  • Braun
  • British Airways
  • Britney Spears Fantasy
  • Cablevision

What our happy customers say

We have used GoLocalise on a regular basis for projects in a number of languages. The service we receive is great. The team is always friendly and professional. The voiceovers we receive are of a very high quality and the turnaround is extremely quick. We are very happy to recommend GoLocalise to other businesses.
Jo SamuelAnimator at Pixel Circus
We’ve worked with the GoLocalise team on countless video projects and have always had the same consistent, great experience. Not only are they responsive and quick on turnaround, I can always trust the VO will be done right – they are always 100% clear with communication and ensure their talent is prepared to record by asking necessary questions upfront before recording. Highly recommended and will definitely work with them on future projects.
Jonathan LappsAccount Manager at Epipheo
It was a pleasure to work with David and the team at GoLocalise. David gave me lots of help and advice, guiding me through my first subtitling project. He really knows his stuff! The experience was completely pain-free. I would not hesitate to recommend GoLocalise – outstanding work at a good price.
Kerry GilliesDirector at Synergy Language Services
They’re reliable, adaptive and obsessed with quality. And while you can never be 100% guaranteed of perfection, you can be sure GoLocalise will go the extra mile to get it right every time. Whether that’s hiring extra resources, hopping on multiple calls or even changing their internal processes, they’ll do what it takes. We’ve worked with them now for over to 5 years and we are truly thankful to have such a strong localisation partner for our business.
Lucas ColeSales and Marketing Director at Epipheo

FAQs

What is a movie voice over?

It is recorded voice work used in film, covering documentary narration, dubbing of dialogue into other languages, trailer voice over and any off-screen voice a production needs. The job is performance as much as recording, since the voice has to match the picture, the tone of the film and, in the case of dubbing, the actor already on screen.

How much does a movie voice over cost?

It depends on the type of work and how the film is released. A single narration track, a full multi-character dub and a theatrical trailer are scoped very differently, and distribution across territories and time adds to the picture. Send us the project details and we will quote precisely.

What is the difference between dubbing and narration?

Narration is an off-screen voice guiding the audience through the film, common in documentaries and some features. Dubbing replaces the original dialogue with a performance in another language, matched to the timing and lip movements on screen. Dubbing is the more technical of the two and calls for talent trained specifically in it, which is why we cast the two jobs separately — see our movie dubbing services for how that work is scoped and produced.

Do you cast trailer voices as well as film narration?

Yes, though we treat them as separate disciplines. A trailer read is short, timed tightly to a cut and built to sell a ticket; film narration serves the edit across a much longer runtime. Very few performers do both convincingly, so we cast them from different rosters — our movie trailer voice over page covers that work in detail.

How do I get started with a movie voice over?

Send the script or footage, the type of work you need, and the release plan: languages, territories and timeline. We come back with casting options and a quote, and recording follows once the voices are signed off.

What's included in a movie voice over from GoLocalise?

Your movie voice over includes voice casting, native-speaking direction, recording in our own Central-London studios, editing and clean-up, and delivery in the formats you need — all managed by a dedicated project manager from brief to final file.

What can I use a movie voice over for?

We produce movie voice over for feature films, short films, documentaries and film narration — all delivered to broadcast quality and ready to publish.

Can you provide movie voice over in multiple languages?

Yes. We work with native voice actors and linguists across 100+ languages, so you can localise your movie voice over for global audiences while keeping tone and quality consistent across every version.

Can I see samples before I commit to a movie voice over?

Yes. Ask us for relevant samples and, for any movie voice over, we will walk you through our approach and share examples so you know exactly what to expect before you book.

What file formats do you deliver a movie voice over in?

We deliver your movie voice over in whatever format you need — WAV, MP3, AIFF and more — at broadcast specifications, as separate files or a single mix, ready to use.

Do you produce movie trailer voice overs?

Yes — movie trailer voice over is one of our film specialisms. We record epic, dramatic and comedic trailer reads for theatrical trailers, teasers and TV spots, cut to your locked picture and mixed to campaign spec, with cutdowns and territory versions handled together.

What makes a great movie trailer voice over?

The right voice sets the tone in the first second and builds anticipation — thrilling, dramatic, mysterious or comedic to match your film. We cast to the genre and mood, direct the read to your locked picture, and mix to campaign spec so the trailer lands on every platform.

What is the typical duration of a movie trailer voice over?

Trailer reads are short and punchy — a handful of lines and taglines cut to a locked picture — but we record enough takes, alternates and cutdowns (60s, 30s, 15s and teasers) to give the edit everything it needs.

How do you keep unreleased film content confidential?

Every script, cut and file is treated as strictly confidential. We're happy to work under NDA and share material only with the cast and crew directly involved in your project.

What's the turnaround for movie trailer voice over projects?

Trailer reads are fast — often within 24 to 48 hours, and same-day for urgent campaigns — with cutdowns and territory versions handled together so the whole campaign lands on time.

The complete solution to localise your content

Voice over

  • State-of-the-art studios
  • Neumann microphones
  • On-hand sound engineers
  • 1,000+ voice actors
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Translation

  • 100+ languages covered
  • Tailored to your needs
  • Stringent quality control
  • Dedicated project managers
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Subtitling

  • Experienced subtitlers
  • Industry-standard software
  • Burn-in and graphic editing
  • Open and closed captions
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Transcription

  • Improve accessibility
  • Reach a wider audience
  • Boost SEO and video views
  • Maximise video engagement
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What it costs

What moves a dubbing quote

There's no honest one-size figure — a quote is built from a few things. Here's what moves it.

Runtime & characters

Minutes to picture and how many roles — the main drivers of a dubbing quote.

Lip-sync & adaptation

Detection, adaptation and labial matching to the rythmo band, not just recording.

Territory & revisions

Metropolitan or Québec French, plus revisions to lock the sync.

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