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1 - Do Choose Roles That Show Your "Type" And Range. That means how would you be cast in Primetime/Daytime TV and Films TODAY? Almost all TV series are written in a consistent format which includes classic types: Interns/Doctors, Lawyers/Criminals, Detectives/Investigators, Spies/CIA agents, Geeks/Ordinary people and Sexy women doing something naughty or illegal which creates series like; House, Shark, Law & Order, CSI, Criminal Minds, 24, Desperate Housewives, Weeds and the Big Bang theory. OK, so you need to show WHAT characters in WHICH of these shows you could play. If the clip you want to put on your reel isn't one of the above -exclude it. Simple.
2 - Don't Add To Your Reel "Heavily Dramatic" Scenes. The biggest mistake of beginners who want something "juicy" and "serious" to show they can act. Wrong. Good acting is subtle. Did you ever notice that most student films include a lot of screaming, heavy drama, crying, yelling obscenities and firing of guns? They think it's cool. The real industry does not. Scenes that are clever, fast-paced, witty or humorous, entertaining, intelligent and subtle are closer to the real thing. Go for those.
3 - Don't Include The Horror Movie Scene, Alien Scene Or Other Sci-Fi With Special Effects Scenes. Exclude anything overly graphic, gratuitously violent and unwatchable. First time indie directors love these scenes because it fulfills their agenda to produce a sensational, money-making, low-budget FIRST FEATURE. It doesn't fulfill your agenda. No A list Casting Director or top Agent wants a client whose demonstration of talent consists of being pursued across the Mall's parking lot by a maniac wielding a chain saw. Get something better to represent you if you want representation and any work at all!
4 - Don't Shoot Or Write Your Own Scenes Unless You Really Are A Professional Writer who's been writing for years. But then why would you need an actor's demo reel? Find a company (see TAM below) that can produce, write, shoot and edit a scene or two for you. You deserve the best so go to professionals.
5 - Do Get The Help And Advice Of An Excellent Editor Who Has Worked On Major Primetime TV series not just edited low budget indies. The style is different, the pacing, the LIGHTING, the music and the roles. Better yet, find a Career Coach to advise you on choice of scenes/roles, wardrobe, image and style. The roles you will be offered are exactly the roles you display on your reel. Get advice.
6 - Make It Short, Fast Paced And FUN! Show Off Your Best Traits, Personality And Acting Ability. Agents can tell in about 10 seconds if they want to work with you. They don't need to see a long boring dramatic scene. On your website you could post two or three (1-2 minute) complete "scenes" but if you have a good editor you should create a "SIZZLE REEL". It has about 6-8 (5-10 second) clips that come to a total of one minute and is much like a fast paced, fun, intriguing trailer to a great movie. You can even include a clip from a commercial or music video. Agents, CD's, Film producers - EVERYONE in the Industry loves "SIZZLE REELS"! So get one!
Happy Marketing!
Gwyn
Gwyn Gilliss is the executive director of tam,the actor's market (http://www.Theactorsmarket.Com), a marketing firm for actors. They provide every marketing tool an actor needs - headshots, resumes, bios, demo reels, career coaching, marathon seminars to meet the industry- agents & casting directors - as well as free monthly seminars, free weekly marketing tips and access to top photographers, graphic artists and videographers to create great demo reels (sizzle reels). There are training courses via teleseminars, downloadable podcasts and home study courses with DVD's and the actor's mastermind a monthly free teleseminar for all actors globally. (Check for more products and services at Http://thetamstore.Com. Gwyn's acting career spans several decades during which time she appeared on and off-b'way, in classical roles in American repertory companies, in over 18 contract and recurring roles in daytime/primetime TV, films and dozens of network commercials and voice-over's. As a career coach she is available to work one-on-one (teleconferencing) with actors at all levels on all continents.
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