I’m Sarah Valentine, a professional Accent and Dialect Coach with over 25 years' experience working across film, television, and voiceover. Originally from the UK, I’ve coached actors around the world — both on set and remotely — helping them master authentic accents quickly and confidently.My work is based on the Valentine Method: a fast, intuitive technique that skips complex phonetics and focuses on how each actor hears and reproduces sound. I offer 1:1 coaching via Zoom, on-set dialect supervision, script recordings for self-tapes, and a range of downloadable DIY accent courses.Recent dialect coaching credits include Primitive War (2025) – coaching Tricia Helfer, Madfabulous, Virginia Woolf’s Night & Day, Under the Vines (multiple seasons), End of Summer (Andrew Grainger), Harrow (ABC), and John Wick: Chapter 4 (Scott Adkins).I’ve worked with actors on everything from subtle accent tweaks to full role prep — including international actors working in British and American dialects, and UK actors prepping for global roles. I also work with producers, directors, and casting teams to ensure vocal consistency and clarity across performances.Available for work across the UK, Ireland, and internationally. Based near Devon, I’m flexible, fast, and set-ready.
I’m passionate about helping actors feel empowered in their voices. I specialise in last-minute accent prep for auditions, long-term role development, and on-set dialect coaching that supports performance without interfering with process.A key interest is demystifying accents for actors who struggle with technical methods — that’s why I created the Valentine Method. I’ve found it especially effective for neurodivergent actors, ESL performers, and those who learn best through rhythm, repetition, and instinct rather than charts and symbols.I’m also deeply interested in script-based work. I offer tailored recordings of audition sides in the correct accent, helping actors hear and repeat lines naturally before their self-tape. This is a popular service for international talent.As a former casting director and working actor, I bring a 360-degree perspective to every job. I love collaborating with directors and coaches to ensure performances are vocally aligned with character, region, and story.I’m also building my online platform with over 950K TikTok followers and an engaged actor community. I’m committed to accessible training — from major sets to indie projects — and supporting actors at all stages of their careers.