Grenville Mills

To write, to speak, to act

Welcome..

Posted on | March 16, 2010 | No Comments

Please stay awhile…for here you’ll discover a repository of published and unpublished work in print, audio and film.

The publishing industry would label me as ‘talent’. Call me old fashioned, but if my small offerings are as rewarding as the  ’talent’ picked up at the Hammersmith Palais de Danse on Saturday nights, I’ll have accomplished my goal. On reflection, ‘performing artist’ rolls off my tongue somewhat more agreeably, albeit with a sprinkling of talent.

I can write for you, talk  for you, act for you. All for a small fee, starting as low as the cost of my next meal.

The site is intentionally minimalist for ease of navigation. Use the Categories to select from VoiceOvers (the spoken word); Film (a potpourri of acting roles); and The Written Word.

Thank you for coming round. You will notice (hopefully) that I have discretely scattered a few poor boxes around the site for those generous benefactors who may wish to show their appreciation by way of a small donation to the arts.  I’ll be more than pleased to erect a Benefactor’s Plaque (in glorious Search Engine sensitive hypertext) recognising the generosity of those who support my art form. Thank you

Grenville Mills

Voice Demo – A Pastiche

Posted on | March 15, 2010 | 3 Comments

A collection, potpourri or pastiche of various voice styles and deliveries covering male, and female voices with multiple accents. This is a great way to quickly access whether Grenville is the right VO for your project, be it Podcast, Audiobook, Documentary or Cartoon character.

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Meditation Demo

Posted on | August 2, 2010 | 1 Comment

Serene Meditation example. Relaxing delivery with background music

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The Lost Healthcare Ad

Posted on | May 1, 2010 | 1 Comment

Our hero appears somewhat more prominently. This was a hoot; enjoyed it immensely. Take the shot about 3 minutes in, the ‘doc’ is treating my knee against the wall Xray – catch me pointing to it – in fact I said something along the lines, ‘hey doc thats a hand, where did you qualify?’ took a number of retakes after the hysteria from cast and crew died down. Stay on the video for my dialogue piece that follows shortly after. The editors clearly thought I played the part of a 53 year old most convincingly – how very flattering :-) . Final note, spot the close up of my hand gripping the apparatus in the physio room. The Director insisted I hold the rail firmer – I did, and the net result was a dislocated shoulder. In a physiotherapy shoot! can you believe it! Injuries aside, acting is enormous fun.

Forever Dancing on a Dime

Posted on | April 27, 2010 | 1 Comment

(This is the opening sequence from Chapter 1. The story Synopsis and first 3 completed chapters are available for publisher review on request).

“Pop!” Duncan reopened the bottle of Cristal Champagne that he had so reluctantly corked the night before. Had he continued to sup the heavy opiate of champagne and sweet memories what might he have said? He sipped again from his magical chalice before composing his morning email. Although she hadn’t replied since his last lengthy messages to her, he desperately needed to write again. If only she knew how deeply in love with her he had once been. Dig – dig – dig, how easy the ecstasy of remorse unearthed itself to him from its shallow grave. Forty five years! Had it been that long? Read more

Audiobook – Jeeves and the Hard Boiled Egg – Extract

Posted on | April 23, 2010 | No Comments

Featuring Bertie Wooster and Jeeves

(Note: This full Narration has been Sold, and the AudioBook Published)

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Dequadin Ad

Posted on | March 5, 2010 | No Comments

Dequadin

The theme here I believe was based on a strong throat lozenge!

AudioBook – Jeeves and the Chump Cyril – Extract

Posted on | March 5, 2010 | No Comments

Featuring Bertie Wooster and Jeeves – two dialogue extracts

(Note: This full Narration has been Sold, and the AudioBook Published)

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AudioBook – Jeeves in the Springtime – Extract

Posted on | February 19, 2010 | No Comments

Featuring Bertie Wooster and Jeeves

(Note: This full Narration has been Sold, and the AudioBook Published)

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Documentary – The Secret Factory – Extract

Posted on | February 14, 2010 | No Comments

Messerschmitt

(Note: This is part of a commissioned Documentary)

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Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa Trailer

Posted on | February 13, 2010 | 3 Comments

A walk-on/walk-off part; but the interpretation….. ;-) Yes, I’m that Roman Senator. Stay tuned for more (walking) from the noble Senator when the feature is released later this year (2010)

Corporate Demo – The Presentation

Posted on | February 6, 2010 | No Comments

Example of a Corporate Motivational Presentation

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From ECU to Toke (Originally published 1999)

Posted on | February 2, 2010 | No Comments

The formation of Europe’s Monetary Union, coupled with continuing advances in secure global connectivity, is pathing the way towards a common global electronic unit of currency.  Before the new millennium, the first nation outside of the original eleven European Union nations that adopted the European Currency Unit (ECU) at the beginning of the year will switch from the dollar to the ECU.  That nation is Cuba, and its reason for switching is economically sound.  Cuba is dependent on trade with Europe, and dealing in a common currency with its trading partners will reduce punishing currency exchange commissions.  Cuba has indicated they may draw in other communist countries specifically China, Vietnam, and North Korea, and doubtless will promote the idea throughout Central and South America. Whether the ECU eventually challenges the mighty dollar for world supremacy is irrelevant.  What is important is that the advantages of monetary union – the desire to rationalise currencies to support trade – reach far beyond the ‘Eurozone’.  On the other side of the world New Zealand and Australia are considering their own monetary union. Further rationalising of world currencies will inevitably follow, leading eventually to a common monetary unit.  Improvements to SET (Secure Electronic Transactions), including news of a 256bit version of DES (Data Encryption Standard) continue to strengthen the integrity of encrypted transmissions, making secure global connectivity a reality.  We are steadily moving towards a common electronic monetary unit.
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End of the Smart Card (originally published 2002)

Posted on | February 2, 2010 | No Comments

It was inevitable, even from a luddites perspective. Recent history has been guiding us with rapid transitions from mainframe to PC, desktop to notebook, and landline to wireless technology, and we have been taunted with shorter and shorter product life cycles. Breaking news today becomes obsolete technology tomorrow. Yet with all these indicators fore warning of rapid change towards integrated, wireless solutions, we still load up each day with an extraordinary variety of bulky communication and IT equipment, and a wallet of plastic cards. This is about to change, as a result of recent developments in Singapore and the UK.
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TVS Tyre Ad

Posted on | January 31, 2010 | No Comments

Another flash appearance – watch for the bloke on the bench (14secs into video): RADA eat your heart out :-)

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