Delivery
Standard delivery is 6–8 weeks after final script and cleared deposit. Delivery inside six weeks adds 25%.
Voice-over & audiobook production
Clear VO rates.
No mystery.
These published prices apply exclusively to voice-over and audiobook work. They are not acting rates.
ON-CAMERA & THEATRICAL ACTINGChaka is a SAG-AFTRA actor. Contact chaka@chakadesilva.com for acting availability and applicable union terms.
Per Finished Hour One completed, edited, delivered hour of audio. A finished hour typically requires 4–6 hours of production.
Voice-over rate card
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Series pricing requires a minimum commitment of three books. Prices are per finished hour unless marked as a micro project.
Full production
Royalty share
Micro projects
VOICE-OVER ONLY. Retail-ready includes performance, editing, mastering, and delivery. Performance-only covers narration without full post-production. Final scope is confirmed in writing before recording.
Voice-over terms
Plain language.
Pick-ups
One round of technical or performance pick-ups is included when changes remain within 10% of total word count.
Script changes
Changes introduced after recording begins are billed at $50 per hour.
Cancellation
A 15-minute sample is delivered for written approval. Cancellation after approval carries a $150 termination fee per book.
Live direction
Duet and multicast productions can be recorded live-directed through a remote session.
Engagement
These prices cover non-union, ACX-style independent voice-over work. Acting engagements follow SAG-AFTRA terms.
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