The Speech, Hearing and Language Science and the cinema actor: reports from cinema professionals

Abstract

Introduction: The Speech, Language and Hearing Science favors the performance of voice professionals, including actors. The movie actor has different demands of the stage actor, due to the influence of film language. There is a new field of activity for the speech therapist, whose work has developed in recent years. The aim of this study is to investigate the work with voice and speech in cinema, from the standpoint of professional environment, with emphasis on the speech session. Method: We conducted semi-open with three actors, four speech therapists and a director. The interviews were transcribed and divided into the following categories: building character in the film, film interpretation, the relationship with the director; fragmentation of interpretation; utterance in the film; specific vocal techniques, speech therapy, speech therapy and demand. Results: The work with oral expressiveness in cinema involves improving fitness and vocals, the intentions of the director and the actor. The demands are specific and involve actor, character, cast and direction. The audiologist is flexible to adapt to the needs of their knowledge and context is needed in the health care of the voice, the construction of the oral expression of the character - in the development and adaptation; continuity in vocal character; issues corner; at work issues of linguistic and para-linguistic, involving voice and speech, and communication mediated by the body in harmony with the voice. Conclusion: The role of speech therapy is still unknown, in their entirety by the professionals of the cinema, has brought many important solutions for domestic films, is in development.