Writing, creating, producing, editing, formatting, and uploading your acting demo reel.
Your demo reel is the main deciding factor when casting and filmmakers are considering what level you are at as an actor.
Understanding what to focus on when building a demo and creating single scene clips for your online profiles can make the difference between being in the room or not for your big break out role.
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Your demo reel is one of your top tools to get you work. Make sure you are representing yourself with these helpful videos.
1. Formatting your reel
2. Choosing the right content
3. Length of clips
4. Represent yourself well
5. Technical aspects
6. Full reel vs individual clips
Instead of a self tape reel, some actors invest money into demo reel companies to create content specific for marketing. This section talks through the pros, cons and value of this marketing tool.
Are you a dancer, martial artist or a master of accents? Show casting. Make sure you are showcasing your full skill set to casting director and directors.
1. Collect footage of your skills
2. Make a demo reel
Let's get started in this video with some tips to help you with this task.
Self Tapes Reels:
1. Perfect your lighting
2. Balancing sound
3. Eye lines
4. Backdrop
5. Wardrobe
Filmed Reels:
1. Professional expectations
2. Choosing the actor opposite
3. Beware unfunny comedy
4. Night shoot vs day...
How To Upload My Demo Reel To IMDb
How To Upload Your Demo Reel To IMDb
Uploading a Video To IMDb
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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I taped a great audition, can I put it on my demo reel?
I don't have any experience on set, can I use...
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How long should each scene be on my demo reel?
How long should each clip be on my showreel?
Do the cl...
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Can I get feedback on my reel at a casting workshop?
How can I get feedback on my marketing materials at a casting workshop?
Can I show the CD my demo reel at the casting workshop?
Can I...
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How do I make a hosting demo reel?
Can I mix my acting material in with my demo reel?
Is hosting the same as acting?
Do producers care about my acting credits when it comes to hosting?
Is acting and hosting...
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What should go first on my reel - comedy or drama?
Does comedic and dramatic need to be on their own ...
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The Forbes Factor
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What kind of footage do I need for hosting reel?
What kind of styes should I have on my hosting reel?
How much money should I spend on my hosting reel?
Can I put Facebook live on my hosting reel?
Can I put ...
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Why do I need clips on Actors Access?
Can I post my full demo reel to Actors Access?
What is used mor...
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Should I upload auditions to IMDBpro?
How many demo reels should I put on IMDBpro?
Should I split my ...
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How should i title my demo reel clips on Actors Access?
Does my agent care how I label my demo clips ...
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Do I need an acting demo or can I just use scenes?
Should I upload my acting reel to my Breakdown ac...
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What is the standard length for a showreel?
What is the longest a demo reel should be?
For a new acto...
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Can I put footage from an ad I did on my demo reel?
I did a funny TVC, can I put it on my showreel?
W...
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If an actor doesn't have a show reel, would you still consider repping them from a self tape?
I don't have a demo reel, can I still get representation?
Will managers consider me with a reel based off self tape?
Is self...
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Can I use a short film that hasn't been released yet on my reel?
I have unedited tv footage, can I us...
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When is it OK to use a self tape in a show reel?
Can I show a different side to me using a self tape ...
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Can I just put up one long demo reel on breakdowns?
Why do people put individual clips on breakdown?
...
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Can I send a self tape in a pitch?
Should I put self tapes up as clips on breakdown services?
Are sel...
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Should I host my reel on my website server?
What does embed mean?
How do I display video on my website?
Should I use You Tube or Vimeo to post my video on my website?
How can I transfer my your tub...
