Francesca Manzi

Where the darling and the devil do lunch
Work With Me
Your Project, Your Way: What matters to you, matters to me. Whether we’re working on commercial, corporate narration, e-learning or promos, I can promise you a finished VO that will stand out from the crowd, capture the essence of your brand and deliver your message with clarity and authenticity. My professional film & theatre background ensures that I take direction well and thrive in a fast-paced environment (meaning I can turn your project around in less than 24 hours). I’m passionate about what I do and I believe it shows.
Rates: Whilst I generally work within industry standard rates (this GVAA guide is a good reference), each project is unique so I do custom-quote based on genre, length and usage. Feel free to drop me a line or schedule a call here so we can discuss your requirements and come up with a quote that works!
RETAKES AND REVISIONS POLICY
Retakes (my mistakes) are included at no cost.
Revisions (changes made to the script after recording):
- Minor Revisions (one or two words): $50
- Major Revisions (more than two words): $100 minimum
- Re-reads larger than 30% of the original script: Original rate
Performance Retakes (undirected sessions):
For undirected sessions, where I am recording the files in my studio at my own direction and sending them to you, if you need me to re-do lines for performance reasons, I’m happy to do one round of Performance Retakes at no cost. Please try to communicate any and all direction and/or change of direction at this time. After the first round of retakes, subsequent rounds are charged as Revisions, above.
If retakes are required for pronunciation preferences that were not specified either by a pronunciation guide or otherwise in writing, those retakes will be considered Revisions and are billable.
When sending a change request, please highlight a) the lines in the original script or b) list the full sentence to be re-recorded, the sentence before, and the sentence after for context. If applicable, please include the time index of the video so I can better match tone and pace.
Please submit all change requests within 30 days of receiving the original recording. After 30 days, any change requests will be charged the original rate(s).
AI/SYNTHETIC VOICES POLICY
Client expressly agrees not to utilize any portion of the recording or performance of Talent for purposes other than those specified in the initial Agreement between the parties including but not limited to creation of synthetic voices or for machine learning.
Specifically, Client shall not utilize any recording or performance of Talent to simulate Talent’s voice or likeness, or to create any synthesized or “digital double” voice or likeness of Talent.
Client specifically agrees not to sell or transfer ownership of all or part of any of the recordings or performance of Talent to any third party without Talent’s knowledge and consent.
Client agrees not to enter into any agreements or contracts on behalf of Talent which utilizes all or any part of any of the recordings or performance of Talent without Talent’s knowledge and consent.
Client agrees that any recordings or performances stored in digital format will be reasonably stored so that unauthorized third parties may not gain access to the files containing Talent’s voice or likeness, and if such files are stored in “the cloud.” Client agrees to safeguard same through encryption or other “up-to date” technological means.