KRISTIN PAIVA, CSA
ANIMATION & VIDEO GAME CASTING DIRECTOR · VOICE DIRECTOR
Kristin Paiva is an animation and video game casting director and voice director specializing in character-driven performance for animated series, feature animation, dubbing, and interactive projects.
Member, Casting Society of America (CSA)
CASTING DIRECTOR
For Kristin, casting is where story, performance, and audience meet. She approaches every project as a creative collaborator, searching not just for voices that fit a role, but for performances that elevate the entire story.
Known for balancing creative discovery with strategic casting, she pairs established talent with emerging voices, works with a global network of agencies, and brings extensive experience in celebrity and stunt casting.
Having grown up rarely seeing her own family dynamic or neurodivergent experience reflected on screen, Kristin is deeply committed to inclusive casting that reflects the richness of the audiences these stories reach.
"Casting isn't about filling roles. It's about matching voice to vision."
VOICE DIRECTOR
As a Voice Director, Kristin approaches every session with equal parts artistry and empathy. She creates an environment where actors feel supported to take creative risks, explore freely, and uncover the emotional truth of each scene.
Her direction balances precision with play. She guides talent toward their most authentic performances while protecting the heart of the story and the creator's vision.
From animation to dubbing to interactive storytelling, she shapes performances that resonate. Grounded in nuance, rhythm, and emotional truth.
"Great direction isn't about control. It's about connection."
SELECTED PROJECTS
ANIMATION
INTERACTIVE
STUDIOS & NETWORKS
Casting and voice direction across animation, games, and global productions.
WORK WITH KRISTIN
Kristin partners with studios and creators to bring characters to life through casting and performance direction.
With over two decades in animation and expanding work in interactive storytelling, she collaborates closely with creators to build casts that elevate the emotional core of a project.
CASTING
Finding the voices that define a world.
• Character casting for animation, games, and global productions
• Creative casting focused on the strongest performance, not the obvious choice
• Strong relationships with talent agents and representatives worldwide
• Celebrity and stunt casting in collaboration with studios and talent representatives
• Ensemble building and chemistry reads that bring characters to life together
• Global talent discovery through a trusted network of international agencies
• Close collaboration with creators, producers, and story teams
VOICE DIRECTION
Shaping performances that bring characters to life.
• Session direction for animation and interactive dialogue
• Character tone and performance development
• Actor collaboration and performance coaching
• Remote and in-studio direction
• Experience directing branching and gameplay dialogue
TALENT & RECORDING MANAGEMENT
Seamless coordination from casting to final performance.
• Actor scheduling and session management
• Agent communication and contract negotiation
• Studio booking worldwide
• ADR and pickup coordination
• Production logistics for global recording
Kristin has coordinated recording sessions with actors, agents, and studios across the United States and internationally.
THE APPROACH
Great characters begin with great performances.
Kristin’s work sits at the intersection of casting, voice direction, and story. By collaborating closely with creators and actors, she helps shape performances that define characters, strengthen ensembles, and deepen the emotional impact of a project.
With decades of experience across animation, interactive media, and global productions, she brings both creative instinct and production expertise to every collaboration.
Because when the right voice meets the right story, something unforgettable happens.
LET'S PLAY!
Contact Kristin for casting, voice direction, and production collaboration.