Acting Reel Tips to Make Your Own Demo Reel
through black” transition). Remember… The acting agent or casting director watching your reel doesn’t care about understanding the scene you’re in, they just want to see you act.
Acting Reel Tip #7 – Make the most of your scenes
If you’re starting your film acting career, the problem may not be cutting from your reel but adding to it. If you have very few film scenes to include on your reel, get creative! Consider adding footage from a student film or a commercial. If you had a very small role in a film with a recognizable actor or director, you can use a “lower third” title under the footage to mention the name of the actor or director. If you have no footage at all and really feel that you need a film reel, you may want to hire a young director to shoot a few scenes starring you. Film students will probably be willing to do it for free if
