Case Studies
Commercial
Dexcom G7 UK Campaign 2022/23 - 24 months across UK TV, radio, VOD and online.
Brief: An engaging, curious and playful voiceover for the launch of Dexcom’s flagship G7 continuous glucose monitor. The aim was to move away from a stereotypical healthcare announcer to feel like an integral character in the spot.
Results: Dexcom reported full year revenue growth of 24% for 2023 against the previous year.
Recorded via Source Connect from my home studio.
Documentary
Life at the Yellow River Delta for IFA Media and National Geographic. Broadcast on National Geographic Channel.
Brief: A warm, sympathetic narration to tell the extraordinary stories of survival of protected first class animals native to China’s Great Yellow River Delta.
Special skills: This session required dubbing to picture over the original Chinese language version, sharing my Pro Tools workflow with the client via Zoom and Source Nexus.
Results: The English language version of Life at the Yellow River Delta received international recognition, going on to win three awards at the prestigious 45th Annual Telly Awards in 2024, including Gold prizes for Best Nature and Wildlife and Best Videography/Cinematography, and Silver for Best Short Form Documentary.
Recorded via Source Connect from my home studio.
Interactive/Children’s
Weirdwood Manor Volume 2 - Rise of the Therimancer for Relish Studios.
Brief: Sequel to the award-winning children’s app Weirdwood Manor, a groundbreaking interactive audiobook/animation/video game hybrid which required an engaging and sympathetic narration alongside distinctive voices for over twenty characters across five books, including male and female RP, American, Scottish and Southern Irish accents and multiple creature voices.
Special skills: Narration for children’s books, character creation, accents.
Results: Following a soft lanuch in Canada, Weirdwood Manor Volume 2 - Rise of the Therimancer has already drawn acclaim, winning Best Interactive Childrens and Youth Content at the Rockie Awards at the Banff World Media Festival in June 2024.
Selected by an international industry jury of 150+ senior entertainment and media professionals, other winners this year included The Last of Us, The Graham Norton Show, Tabby McTat (from Magic Light Pictures) and Horrible Histories.
I had the pleasure of working with Maxim in late 2022. His talent and ability to follow the direction we needed to get quick and easy results were truly appreciated. The project required a diverse range of voices and he was able to hit the mark every time. When we needed revisions made he was communicative and accommodating. Highly recommended!
-Samir Elmasry, Producer, Relish Studios
Animation
Katie and Tex for Tech She Can and Bold Content Video.
Brief: A vibrant, excitable and canine voice for lovable robot dog Tex, one of the heroes of Tech She Can and Bold Content Video’s educational animated series aimed at aimed at inspiring primary school-aged children to think and talk about technology and the role it plays in young people's lives.
Results: After an initial run of three episodes, Tech She Can secured further corporate sponsorship from major names such as Natwest, Accenture and the RAF. A further eleven episodes have been produced since 2021, with the series winning Best Animation and Best Educational Series at the 2022 Vega Awards celebrating international excellence in websites, video, mobile, social, animation, marketing, and podcasts.
Video Game
Mortal Shell for Cold Symmetry (released on XBox, PlayStation and PC/Steam)
Brief: A brooding, menacing character voiceover for lead playable character Tiel the Acolyte, a wandering lost soul with a tragic history marred by disease, loss and addiction. I also played fan favourite NPC Baghead the Brigand, a lovable rogue you encounter at various points throughout the game.
Results: My voiceover as Tiel the Acolyte was used to narrate the game’s main launch trailer (see opposite). On release, the game was critically acclaimed on release and went on to be nominated for Best Debut Game at the Game Awards 2020.
“Fantastic talent and what a pro!! Our team absolutely loved working with Maxim - he really elevated one of the game's key characters to new heights with his talent and acting skills. 10/10 will collaborate again!”
-Vitaly Bulgarov, Video Game Director - Mortal Shell
