May 21 in Coaching & Classes
🎠Demo Reel Tip for Young Actors! 🎬
Parents, a common mistake in demo reels is the overuse of emotionally charged scenes. It’s tempting to pack in those intense moments of crying, yelling, or monologuing, believing they showcase the best of your child’s acting skills. But remember, casting directors need to see a range of abilities, including how your child handles everyday dialogue. 📽️
While it’s great to include one or two high-stakes scenes, balance them with clips of normal conversations. Most of film and TV acting lives in the subtleties—pauses, eye contact, tone, and expressions. 🎥
Can your child deliver a compelling performance when the scene is quiet and subdued? That’s what will truly set them apart! Keep those dramatic clips, but show the depth and breadth of their talent with a well-rounded reel.
Having video of their acting talent is a must have component to their casting profiles. Don’t wait for your actor to book before posting a demo reel.
Quality self tape scene performances are not only useful but preferable according to many casting directors.
The “Two Scenes” program gives your actor original scenes, targeted to highlighting their talent and types. Coached and ready to film!
Both the “One Scene” and “Two Scenes” programs are on sale for the summer. Take 20% off using the coupon code SUMMER20
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🎠Demo Reel Tip for Young Actors! 🎬
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