DEMO REELS BY HALLIE
REELS FOR ACTORS
What is an Actor's Reel?
A demo reel is a collection or montage of your best performances, so casting directors and agencies can see your range and abilities. Think of a reel as a trailer for you and your work. Each reel I make is unique and tells a story. I work to make each reel specific to the desires of the client, bringing their vision to life in whatever format that may be. I make a wide variety of reels, with types listed below. Each film reel I make ranges from about 1.5-2 minutes. I no longer use Wetransfer. Note: I do not film clips for actors.
What's the Process?
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Let me know what kind of reel you want. (Dramatic Film Reel, Commercial Reel, Comedic Film Reel, Vo Reel, etc.) Demo reel types, prices, and examples can be seen below.
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The next step is sending over footage. You can transfer video files or send online links. If you need help getting ahold of any footage, let me know and we will discuss options and pricing for that. I strive to make each reel look as professional as possible, but the quality of the reel is dependent on the footage available.
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You will be put in the next available client slot once the footage has been received. I will review your footage and start editing it. We may discuss options of demo reel types that could work with the available footage you have, as well as cast-ability and if there is a particular energy desired in the reel.
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The editing process (and time) will depend greatly on how much footage you have, and the footage quality. The longer your clips and the more clips you have, will add to the editing time. Color correcting and audio correcting any necessary footage will also add time. If during the editing process you receive more footage that was not already discussed at the beginning of the process, it is an additional $20 per clip to add that to the demo reel.
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Once it is edited, I will send a link of the first draft, and you can give your input on any changes you'd like. We may go through upwards of three drafts, until it turns out exactly to your liking.
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The final step is payment. I use Venmo. Once payment has been received I will send you the file of your demo reel. Prices listed below.
"As a commercial and film casting director I cannot stress enough the importance of an effective reel. Hallie expertly and beautifully worked her magic to create demo reels we can truly be proud of. Her artistic eye and attention to detail is top-notch, and we won't hesitate to return in the future!"
-Ben Cummins
REEL TYPES & PRICES
15% off discount for students.
Returning clients can update their reel with $20 for each added clip, up to 6 clips. Exclusions apply.
VOICE OVER REEL
$150
VO Demo. An essential reel for voice actors. Can be in the form of a sound file for standard voice over or a video file for cartoons, video games, Used for submitting to agencies and casting directors for voice over work. 1-1.5 minutes.
MUSICAL THEATRE REEL
$100
For stage actors who sing. Footage from a musical you were in, or simply footage of you singing with a simple background. These tend to be a bit longer 3-6 minutes.
SKETCH COMEDY REEL
$150
If you have experience in sketch comedy, or improv, these reels can be used to audition for a large improv company like second city, or a sketch comedy show such as Studio C, SNL, etc. Generally 1.5-2 minutes in length.
