I'm trying to make my reel to send to agents. I'm new so I'm filming scenes from movies that fit me. How many scenes should I include in a 1-2 minute reel? 3? 4? 5?
Also any advice from anyone who has done they're reel would help alot. Thank you.

I brought this video link for you, hope it helps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPkKo4eOU2Y

Good luck!

ok. i dont want this to burst your bubble, but the chance that agents will look at your reel is very slim to none. i interned for a very reputable agency in the city, and most of the unsolicited items (headshots, resumes, dvd's) were immediately thrown in the trash. they are very very very busy with the clients they already have, and receive soooooo much mail everyday.

this isnt meant to deter you at all, but just to be realistic. it could defintely be good for you to film some scenes to learn more about acting in front of a camera, but i wouldnt reccomend sending it to an agent.

start with headshots, if anything.

Hi,

It's true that like headshots, unsolicited reels get thrown away, but you do want to have one ready when someone asks, so it's still a good idea to make one.

This is an article about creating your own reel footage--hope it helps.

http://www.backstage.com/bso/search/article_display.jsp...ontent_id=1003724590

Great article! I still think Best Shot Reels is the best for shooting scenes for your demo reel.) The reel was very handy for me when I had a meeting with an agency. I brought my computer with me and asked them for a minute of their time, popped in the disk and they saw my reel right there.

Best Shot Reels DOES rock. Got them to shoot a scene for me recently, actually. I am getting more done next week as well. And a reel is a MUST HAVE. Don't let anyone tell you different....

Okay, so unsolicited means what exactly? If it's not sent by an agent? If an agency posts they are accepting headshots by mail, are they only talking to agents or the actors who are looking to submit on their own or both?

What I find confusing is that agencies dump headshots out that costs hundreds of dollars to create and print that actors are told to take the time and care to get done?

Ouch. So what is a struggling actor to do? Give up? It doesn't deter me, this information. But perhaps I am also insane for essentially throwing my money away on a hope that "something" will stick and be seen by the right person.

jenalicious
Kevin Bacon
Posted June 03, 2008 03:19 PM Hide Post
ok. i dont want this to burst your bubble, but the chance that agents will look at your reel is very slim to none. i interned for a very reputable agency in the city, and most of the unsolicited items (headshots, resumes, dvd's) were immediately thrown in the trash. they are very very very busy with the clients they already have, and receive soooooo much mail everyday.

this isnt meant to deter you at all, but just to be realistic. it could defintely be good for you to film some scenes to learn more about acting in front of a camera, but i wouldnt reccomend sending it to an agent.

start with headshots, if anything.
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Kevin Bacon
Posted June 03, 2008 05:25 PM Hide Post
Hi,

It's true that like headshots, unsolicited reels get thrown away, but you do want to have one ready when someone asks, so it's still a good idea to make one.
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Okay, so unsolicited means what exactly? If it's not sent by an agent? If an agency posts they are accepting headshots by mail, are they only talking to agents or the actors who are looking to submit on their own or both?

What I find confusing is that agencies dump headshots out that costs hundreds of dollars to create and print that actors are told to take the time and care to get done?

Ouch. So what is a struggling actor to do? Give up? It doesn't deter me, this information. But perhaps I am also insane for essentially throwing my money away on a hope that "something" will stick and be seen by the right person.

You're going to hate this, but here's the reality. You need to have a reel, in case someone asks for it. But sending it out cold probably isn't very effective.

(To answer your question, by "unsolicted," people mean that you're sending it without being asked.)

Here's what I want you to keep in mind: Even though it seems impossible to get a foot in the door in this business, we all started somewhere, and faced the same odds, and many of us now have successful acting careers. So, it can be done. Hang in there.