Documentary Narration
Maria Pendolino
maria@voicebymaria.com
Hire a Confident and Conversational Female Documentary Narrator!
Documentaries are a special type of film. Whether it’s a lighthearted look at a cultural phenomenon, a feature about a breathtaking natural landscape, or a somber retelling of a major event that shaped us as a society, you want to choose the right narrator for your documentary.
So what exactly does “right” mean? In order for a documentary to be well-narrated, you’ll want to choose a voice actor who can effectively connect with your audience. A skilled storyteller by trade, voiceover artist Maria Pendolino has more than 15 years of experience as a voice actor. Throughout this time, she has collected many documentary credits. It’s a list that keeps on going thanks to her high degree of professionalism and expertise.
Documentary Videos
Nature - Saving The Sagebrush Sea
History - 9/11 Stories of the City
Music - Mariah Carey: Darling Diva
Current Events - Strong Fiscal Foundation
Music - Britney Spears: Breaking Free
Music - Lady Gaga: Glory
Pop Culture - Brad Pitt
Music - Ariana Grande
Music - U2: Rockumentary
Doomsday in Pompeii
Pop Culture and Hollywood Stories
We share a fascinating world filled with enthralling stories. If you have a remarkable tale to tell, it’s important that you choose the proper narration that pays justice to its nuance and its ups and downs. Maria Pendolino has a history of narrating important documentaries that cover the stories of the stars. Recent examples include documentaries about Mariah Carey and Brad Pitt.
Within the domain of Hollywood stories, you will have a certain degree of glitz, glamour, and excitement. Maria Pendolino understands this. Her vocal stylings will keep your audience enthralled as Maria recounts some of the most remarkable pop culture stories in existence.
Your Go-To True Crime Show Narrator
The true-crime genre is truly having a moment—all it takes is one glance at your streaming service home screen to see its popularity in action. While this type of production is widespread and features a vast range of story types, you are going to want to make sure that you are always putting adequate thought behind its narration. With so much of the subject matter being sensitive and even potentially disturbing, it is important that you choose a voice actor that is appropriate for your show and that won’t be off-putting to audience members.
Whether your true-crime production is made possible in collaboration with a popular network like:
- Network Television stations like ABC, NBC, FOX or CBS
- Netflix
- Discovery ID
- Oxygen
- Hulu
- Peacock
- E!
- Bravo
- Or through independent distribution
Maria can work with you to make your planned true-crime documentary project a reality.
Warm and Friendly By Nature (And For Nature!)
If you’re looking for a female narrator for a nature documentary, choose Maria Pendolino. Her soothing and warm voice is the perfect choice for a relaxing nature documentary or a deep dive into history. As a fan of these documentaries themselves, Maria understands the desired tone intimately. She is happy to work with every client to find the perfect tone of voice. Not only does every client have different needs, but every project has different needs. Maria can pull off a wide range of vocalizations, so there is sure to be one that fits your project.
Maria absolutely loves animals and nature. So, bonus points if your nature documentary features cats, koalas, sea otters, penguins, or sloths – animals that rank among her favorites to follow on Instagram.
There are often many years of work to gather the perfect footage for a nature documentary. Anyone who has worked in this genre before would know that nature doesn’t always play fair. It’s hard to get that perfect shot. Don’t let your voice-over narrator be an afterthought—do your masterpiece the honor of a skilled voice artist.
The Benefits Of Hiring A Female Documentary Narrator
Step aside, David Attenborough! Have you ever noticed that many voiceovers that you hear are female? Whether on the radio, on a television commercial, or beyond? It’s not just you—there has been a notable increase in the share of voice acting that female professionals have been doing in recent years. A part of it certainly may have to do with the rise in opportunities for women across all industries. There may be other contributing factors.
Many audiences consider a woman’s voice reassuring and comforting. These are two attributes that lend themselves exceptionally well to the world of documentaries.
Narration for Documentaries, Big and Small
Whether you’re a major production studio working on their next big documentary release or a group of students looking to create a school project, Maria would like to hear from you! She loves to meet with the brightest up-and-coming filmmakers out there. She would be delighted to hear about all of the projects you’re working on, including small-scale documentaries that cover important local lore.
Current Events Skillfully Narrated and Explained
Maria Pendolino has years of experience narrating documentaries that cover complicated current events, pop culture and other hot-button topics. She has been working from her home studio for more than a decade. There, she creates broadcast-quality recordings that are ready to deploy. No expensive trip to a Los Angeles or New York studio is necessary!
If you’re looking to hire a narrator for a documentary, consider your search over. Check out Maria’s demos and request a live audition to hear how your specific script would sound with Maria’s voice. Maria Pendolino is ready to discuss how she can help you bring your project to life.
