Acting Reel Websites
7 Acting Reel Websites Actors Should Know About
Acting Reel Websites: Working actors rely on their acting reel to showcase their talent to book jobs or even land an agent. With the need to keep their reels up-to-date, acting reel websites have become more popular. Actors can save time delegating post-production (editing) and even production (a brand new reel) to people specialized in doing just that. Moreover, when an actor does not yet have enough footage for a reel, a reel company can help them solve that problem. An important part of an actor package (headshots, resume, acting clips) is footage that showcases their abilities. When there is professional footage available, creating a reel is not as challenging when the actor does not have footage to edit into a reel. That is when actors look for professional companies to create a demo reel. Below are some of the most popular acting reel websites we found.
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Show Reels NYC
From offering budget-friendly (pricing starting at $99) and one of the easiest-to-navigate acting reel websites, Show Reels NYC will help you select your best footage and compile your clips professionally. They even clean up the audio quality of your files if needed. If you already have scenes from work done in film and TV, make sure to check them out.
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Award-Winning Reels (Los Angeles)
If you don’t have enough work on camera yet, you need to consider filming scenes on your own. Or, you can hire Los Angeles-based Award-Winning Reels. They create clips for you from scratch: they script the scene, film you performing it, and edit the final product into a reel that looks like you have been acting your camera for a long time.
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Beverly Hills Demo Reels
Another LA-based service, Beverly Hills Demo Reels offers all of the previously mentioned services and more: if you have been on a movie or show (even a web series) and you did not obtain a copy of your scenes, they will find it for you and get it. And, despite the fancy name, their prices are reasonable.
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LA Reels (Los Angeles and Atlanta)
Despite the name, LA Reels does not serve only Los Angeles: they also have reel services in Atlanta. The packages are similar to what we have described here from other providers. The difference is, that their website has a ton of examples of reels they have delivered, so you can check for the quality of their work before you even call for a consultation.
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Eric Campbell Photography (Miami)
If you are an actor based in Miami, you don’t have a lot of options. You might have to take a trip to Atlanta or New York if you need a scripted, made-from-scratch reel. But you are not completely out of options. Eric Campbell Photography offers professional reel services with an important added side: coaching! Although pricier than out-of-town providers (around $900), if it’s in your budget, you should consider it.
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Sol Acting Studios (New Mexico)
Not only New Mexico is a great filming location, but it also has amazing actors. Sol Acting Studios offers acting reel packages for one or two actors. So, if you have an actor friend you want to work with, you can split the cost and create a reel together.
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Chicago Demo Reel Productions
Although also on the pricier side (around $900), Chicago Demo Reel Productions offers everything we mentioned in this post with something extra nice: the final product consists of 2 scenes: one dramatic and one comedic – which is something many actors look for.
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Conclusion
Acting reel websites can be a helpful tool when you don’t have acting footage or the skills to produce one. Although this list is far from comprehensive, it gives you an idea of how acting reel websites work and what you should expect to pay for their services. Finally, keep in mind that learning to create acting clips on your own is helpful. Clips can be used instead of a reel in many circumstances. If you opt for an acting reel service, ask them all the questions you have before hiring them. Good luck!
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