Prem's voiceover work has been recognized both by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and by the American Bar Association - quite an unusual combination - and broadcast on PBS.
While most voice actors run away when confronted with the complexity of medical and pharmaceutical narration, Prem tackles it fairly easily and can provide the authoritative tone needed without overkill.
However, for other types of VO Prem may conjure up a spirit of kookiness (he's a fan of comedy) to fit the mood or may permeate his script with darkness and foreboding as a contrast.
Formazione
Voice One
San Francisco, California, USA
Study areas have included Character Voices, Music and VO, Improv & Dialogue, Acting, Comedy in Commercial VO, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and VO, and more
Instructors have included Sally Clawson, Elaine Clark, Tom Chantler, Ed Bogas, Laura Derry, Mallory Penney, Desiree Goyette, Andy Alabran, Paco Romane, Cal Grant, Tim Friedlander, Carin Gilfry, and Zeke Alton
Voicetrax
Sausalito, California, USA
Study areas included Acting, Narration, Character Voices, Dialogue, and more
Instructors included Samantha Paris, Byron Peters, Roger Vosberg, Frank Coppola, Bob Symons, Matt Walters, Carla Hardaway, Tom Chantler, and Thom Pinto
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California, USA
Study Area: Studio Sound Production
Instructor: Josh Hecht
University of California, Davis
Davis, California, USA
Music & Acting, Undergraduate Study Areas:
*Voice Training & Performance
*Music Theory, Counterpoint, & Composition
*Jazz
*Computer & Electronic Music, Dramatic Art, & Performance
*Theater Lab & Stage Lighting Crew
*Piano & Performance
Instructors included Darrell Winn, Wayne Slawson, Jonathan Elkus, Mary Lust, Robert Bloch, Carol Hess, Ross Bauer, and Stephanie Friedman
Testimonial from Dr. Wayne Slawson, PhD, Professor of Music, UC Davis (excerpt):
"Mr. Lall was an outstanding student in my courses in electronic and computer music...He mastered the operation of the mixing console...His projects were consistently well-engineered...I was particularly impressed by his contribution to a large collaborative mixed-media project at the end of the year. As in all collaborations, certain people lead while others hold back; Prem was always among the leaders...The project involved stage design, acting, and lighting, as well as computer-synthesized and electronic music and 'live' musical performance. His considerable acting talent, previously unknown to me, was a most welcome boost that complemented his other talents and accomplishments on the musical side...I can heartily recommend him for work in the general area of sound technology and sound recording...he would adapt to a new situation and learn new skills quickly indeed."
Esperienza
Film:
*AMERICAN JUSTICE ON TRIAL (since renamed IN THE CROSSHAIRS): The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences placed AMERICAN JUSTICE ON TRIAL on the shortlist of 15 films to be considered for an Oscar in 2023 in the category "Documentary Short Film" out of the 98 films in this category.
AMERICAN JUSTICE ON TRIAL was awarded an Honorable Mention from the American Bar Association for its 2023 Silver Gavel Awards for Media and the Arts, recognizing outstanding work that fosters the American public's understanding of law and the legal system. It was broadcast on PBS in 2025.
Prem voiced the key character of the defense attorney in this documentary about a 1968 trial which influenced the process of jury selection in all trials that would follow. AMERICAN JUSTICE ON TRIAL kicked off the 2022 San Francisco Film Festival and has since shown at theaters around the country and outside the United States.
Testimonial from director Andrew Abrahams of Open Eye Pictures:
"It was a pleasure to work with Prem. He did voiceover as a major character in a film I directed called AMERICAN JUSTICE ON TRIAL. Prem's voice and enthusiasm are outstanding. He studied and researched his role vigorously, responded well to direction, and delivered! I would highly recommend Prem for any kind of voiceover needs.”
Audio Book - Fiction (magical realism, romance, contemporary, psychological):
*PRESCIENT, copyright 2021, a novel by Quincy Bragg (all 60+ character voices, narration, and production by Prem Lall; over 10 hours in length)
Testimonial from author Quincy Bragg:
"I hired Prem Lall to make an audiobook of my self-published novel 'Prescient.' My partner has great difficulty reading large blocks of conventional text and I wanted her to be able to enjoy my book. Prem was responsive to my needs: he read the book in advance carefully and came back with useful questions and clarifications; he developed a proposal that was clear and direct. In production of the audiobook he was prompt, timely, and met my schedule requirements. Prem’s voice is clear, his pronunciation excellent, he is able to vary his pitch and accent to relay different characters and moods. His voice is authoritative and precise without becoming overbearing—it is pleasant to listen to. I highly recommend Prem as a voice artist and narrator."
Broadcast Radio:
*Director of Production:
--Digital & Analog Recording Including Pro Tools
--Script Writing (Show Promos, Station IDs, More)
--Training and Management of Staff of About 25 VO Talents
*Producer of Live On-Air Performances:
--Multi-Instrumental Ensembles, Bands, Vocalists, Soloists, More
--In-Studio Scenarios & Comedy
Testimonial from General Manager Steve Runyon (excerpt):
"As KUSF's Production Director, Prem trained, supported, and oversaw a large group of talented production designers and technicians, exhibiting great aptitude for training and supervision. He has demonstrated his expertise with ProTools, our digital production system, as well as mastery of our extensive analog production facility. Utilizing his production skills, Prem has engineered over 50 live on-air performances and comedy skits on his program on KUSF by musicians from all kinds of genres...Without hesitation I recommend Prem Lall to you most highly."
On-Hold Telephony & Script Writing:
*VoiceOver To Go
Political VO:
*Committee for Renewable Energy in the Baylands
Peculiarità
Prem first experimented with professional voiceover training back in 2002-2003 with classes at Voicetrax in Sausalito, California, while at the same time running the Production Department at a San Francisco radio station.
While voicing show promos, quirky station IDs, underwriting announcements and more, Prem also managed the Production Department's team of about 25 people to get everything voiced and produced on schedule. He now runs the studio Utter Obsession LLC and continues professional voiceover training at Voice One in San Francisco.
But his experience extends far beyond voiceover and audio production into the realms of medicine, law, music, politics, dramatic art, real estate and property management, banking, construction, insurance, retail, surfing, computer programming, executive search, and more - all areas providing different and unique perspectives as to how to approach a script.
Cut and paste the following URL into your browser's address bar to view sample voiceover videos Prem has voiced and produced:
https://www.voicezam.com/csplayer/csplayer.aspx?o=a70edcdd-7c82-4151-995f-15129f3bde70&c=a70edcdd-7c82-4151-995f-15129f3bde70&cc=0&cf=0&ap=0&portal=Demos%20page%20for%20Prem%20Lall&IsPartner=False