Press
The unique challenge of directing actors in an open ended masterpiece like Baldur's Gate 3: 'Potentially your brother died; potentially he was rescued... we're going to do all those options. It's a lot!'
PC Gamer
Feature first appeared in PC Gamer magazine issue 389 in October 2023, as part of the Secret Level series.
“A lot of studios and publishers have become really aware of how much a good performance can really boost their game, and how much players are now engaging with them” - Kirsty Gillmore
NME
Interviewed as part of an NME feature on acting in video games and AI in video games with Samantha Beart, Ben Starr and Doug Cockle - March 13, 2024
“Actors who come from a theatre or film background already have a lot of the skills needed for video game acting. It’s just as demanding” - Kirsty Gillmore
The Independent
Interviewed as part of an article on acting in video games for The Independent, October 2 2023
Chocobo Chasers - Episode 44
I chat about my career and directing and casting video game performances for Baldur’s Gate 3, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and more with Chocobo Chasers - February 2024
It Takes A Village - Ep 02 - BG3 Casting and Voice & Performance Director, Kirsty Gillmore
"It Takes A Village" is a celebration of the people who make games, on themes of collaboration, friendship and community. Hosted by actor and BAFTA Breakthrough Samantha Béart, best known as Karlach in "Baldur's Gate 3" - January 2024
Let’s Talk Voiceover - Interview 41
I talk about my career and approach to directing and acting for video games and animation with Randall Ryan of The Voice Director - December 2023
BAFTA Breakthrough UK 2021
Articles related to the BAFTA Breakthrough UK 2021 programme. I was selected as a Voice Director for Games.
Game Dev London Podcast
Finding And Directing Actors For Indies talk by Kirsty Gillmore (@soundswilde) from the recent GDL Expo (Sponsored by AudioMob and CMD:Studio) - November 2021
#BAFTAGuru Games Sound Experts Panel
Sit down with sound experts in the world of games to better understand the wonderful and expansive world of their craft as well as the niches which are not usually explored. With Ali Tocher (I am Fish, Röki) Haroon Thantrey (Madden NFL 17, Sniper Elite 4) Kirsty Gillmore (The Magnificent Trufflepigs, Destruction AllStars) - November 2021
"Casting directors are incredibly busy and a lot of the time they might not even listen past ten seconds" - Kirsty Gillmore
GamesIndustry.biz
Interviewed as part of a GamesIndustry.biz article on How to become a voice actor for video games - July 2021
#VOLIFE Interview with Kirsty Gillmore - Voiceover in Gaming
Toby sits down with sound designer, voice director, casting director and award-winning producer - Kirsty Gilmore. They discuss what casting directors are looking for in a character voice, how to direct talent (and how talent can self-direct), as well as how voiceover artists can improve the audio they supply to sound designers and add value - December 2020
The VO Social Podcast - Ep 33 - How to Get More Work in Gaming
I chat to Leah Marks (voice actor and radio person) and Nic Redman (voiceover and voice coach) about how voice actors and VO artists can book more work in video games, in this cheerful show for voiceover types - September 2020