HOW TO MAKE A REEL FROM SCRATCH | Acting Reel Demo | Actor Showreel

You asked for it. So here it is! A video all about how to make an acting reel. I cover shooting your own demo reel, gathering footage from existing projects, editing and uploading your own reel onto Actors Access and other casting platforms. I also go over some showreel rules to make sure your actor showreel is professional enough to book acting jobs or get an agent!

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[jontomustalent]

Hey I’m a talent manager and I absolutely love this video. Your hitting on a lot of very strong key points that actors need to job!

[ThiozerNunes]

I'm a simple guy. I see a notification of Will, I click. Thanks again!

[Luisgioz]

I had my first audition and didn't really know how it was gonna go down inside the room! Can you make a video how to properly audition!

[tomculver]

I hope this magnificent actor really makes it big! He is truly the greatest!

[Emma-ztzf]

I don’t think my mom and dad support me in acting but it’s literally my dream🥺

[sahid_-]

Question? So in order for you to have a video reel, you need to show previous projects you were on? What if you dont have any, can you be able to create your own? Like a video demonstrating different forms of expression or what youre trying to target?

[jkbmnrd]

Wow, there are definitely some things I would have missed before uploading if it wasn't for this video. Thanks so much for making this, you are a huge help!

[GregGraff]

This makes me want to put a reel together and I don't even act.... nice video man!

[Marilynschannel]

When i was starting out, I could never get hired to work on student films for some reason; they would not hire me even for non-paid gigs! I decided to pay for my own reel. It worked! Together with great headshots, I got some small parts and auditioned for a lof of CDs, including Jonathan Strauss, I didn't get the part, but it was pretty awesome to walk into his office and audition. I stopped submitting for students' films. I do miss auditioning. Taking a break from the industry :)

[ydoihavepicaname]

It's funny, I find now that so many student films are asking for a video real...you gotta have I.D. to get I.D. lol

[Animeboyboxer]

This is the video I was looking for, I watch dozen of videos about how to make a demo reel without any experience and this video helped me so much . Thanks Will !

[ZedSalixToris]

Hey Will, first of all, thanks for sharing your knowledge. Almost no one does what you do for pleasure, so i really appreciate it.

My question is, is there a webpage where you can get short scenes for demo reels?

[heyitssharmander]

What are your thoughts on using a teleprompter (off camera) for a reel? Quick note, Im starting from scratch 10 yrs after doing a few short films.

[brycekempf]

What about the addition of bloopers on the end of a reel to show someone's humanity? Or what about the use of profanity in a reel? Asking for a Friend...

[SophiaHawk]

Clean and clear, precise and to the point. Thanks

[docthomas]

New guy here, thanks for this. Especially the advice on what type of scenes from scratch we should focus on if we have no or no recent reel. “Act what you could really do” for some reason that made me feel more confident in my plans.

[RachelMarley]

Love how clearly you laid out the process! I work with a lot of teenagers, and this video will be perfect to help demystify the process for them. Thanks!

[araniarudchelvan]

Hi Will ! thanks for the tips. I am wondering if you bought an external mic and attached it to your phone or camera for your demo reels or just used the device's audio ?

[KickItWithKenn]

@willydubz
If I haven't been casted for anything yet meaning I have no footage, would you recommend just hiring someone to film me doing different scenes?

[preiyadovel]

Hi Will, thanks fr all the tips. Which software are you using to cut, clip and edit existing videos into a reel?