Pamela Vanderway on Clubhouse

Bio

Linguistics Strategist for Film / TV /New Media / Live Performance.

⭐️Founder of DialectCoaches.com
⭐️ President of Entertainment Linguistics
⭐️ Actor advocate
⭐️ LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈 ally
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❓What's a Linguistics Strategist❓
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When producers, directors and casting directors want to make sure that the words the actors speak in their projects resonate authentically and respectfully to the communities being represented in their storyline, I read their scripts and generate a comprehensive report that provides any or all of the following:

🌟 An effective way to see every real and potential linguistics-related challenge they may face during pre-production, production, and post.

🌟 Best practice recommendations regarding the timing, length and type of actor accent and language training as it specifically applies to their script (and often to their particular cast).

🌟 Story-specific written / audio pronunciation bible for cast of crucial vocabulary such as place names, proper names, technical jargon and historical slang.

🌟 Solid advice about how to strategically budget for linguistics research, prep, training and monitoring in order to to protect the integrity of the project.
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❓ Why is this important ❓
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Because every time a character speaks, each syllable spoken communicates far more than the meaning of the words. Because like costume, lighting, music and sound effects, the way the words are spoken either deplete or enhance the power of the story.
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❓Why am I on Clubhouse❓
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Because in my experience, Clubhouse rooms balance professionalism and heart. Because here I can contribute my expertise freely and connect with conscious storytellers.