Help Actors Sound More Real
This project is about truthful voices, not performance or perfection. Your contribution helps actors sound more real on screen and stage.
Make a Difference
Help performers worldwide access authentic regional accents
Build the Archive
Contribute to a growing library of real voices from around the world
No Experience Needed
Just speak naturally — your authentic voice is what we need
100% Free
For actors worldwide
Keep It Simple
You do not need professional equipment or a studio setup. Your phone, tablet, or computer is more than good enough.
Record Horizontally
Film in landscape (horizontal) mode if filming video for best viewing experience.
Quiet Space
Choose a quiet space with minimal background noise for clear audio.
Close Microphone
Place the microphone or device close enough for clear audio capture.
Speak Naturally
Speak naturally, just as you would every day. No performance needed.
Under 3 Minutes
Aim to keep your recording under 3 minutes. Quality over quantity.
No Perfection
Don't worry about perfection — real voices are exactly what we're looking for.
Pro Tips for Great Audio
Close curtains to reduce echo, turn off fans or AC, and speak directly at your device for the clearest sound.
You Do Not Need to Show Your Face
If you'd prefer not to appear on camera, that's absolutely fine. The Accent Bank focuses on accent and sound, not visuals.
Place your phone or camera face-down on a table, or
Record audio only, as long as your voice is clear
When editing, we may use an image of your local town, city, or region instead of on-camera footage. Your comfort always comes first.
Audio-only submissions
are completely welcome
What You'll Be Saying
The script below is designed to give actors a clear sense of your vowel sounds, rhythm, and musicality.
Please remember:
- Read it in one relaxed take
- Don't "perform" the accent
- Don't slow it down unnaturally
- Sound like you
Ready to Upload Your Video?
Once you've recorded your video, upload it to WeTransfer.com and email to Sarah.
Email: sarah@sarahvalentine.com
Release Agreement
Please read before submitting
Copyright & Permission to Use
By submitting an accent recording to The Accent Bank, you agree to the following:
1Voluntary Submission & Intent
You confirm that you are voluntarily submitting your recording with the intention that it be used, published, and shared as part of The Accent Bank.
2Copyright Assignment
You assign and transfer all worldwide copyright and intellectual property rights in your recording to Sarah Valentine, theaccentbank.com, and their successors and assignees.
This includes the right to use, edit, distribute, license, sell, sublicense, and commercially exploit the recording in any format, now or in the future.
You understand that you will not be the copyright owner of the submitted material.
3Publication & Monetisation
You acknowledge that your recording may be published online and may be distributed or offered for sale as part of free or paid resources.
No payment is provided for submissions unless agreed in writing.
4Public Availability
Once content is publicly available online, control over third-party sharing or reuse cannot be guaranteed.
5Release of Liability
You release Sarah Valentine and theaccentbank.com from any liability related to the publication or dissemination of your submitted content.
Agreement Confirmation
By submitting your recording, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.