How it all works
The Creative process
Our expert team of scriptwriters, producers, directors and actors are here to help showcase you in the best possible light. Every showreel crafted specifically to match ‘you’ the individual. No showreel we produce is ever the same and we are proud to be at the cutting edge of original, thought provoking and exciting work.
What separates us from the rest is our undeniable passion and the personal touch we possess to create a bespoke reel for every client who walks through our doors.
The Process -
Once you’ve paid your chosen showreel deposit, signed your contract and filled out your briefing form, we will arrange a phone meeting between you and your allocated scriptwriter who will enter into the exciting process of creating your scripts with you.
Within the meeting your scriptwriter will be tailor making your scenes to best suit you as a professional actor. These scenes will be concisely constructed to fit your casting type and personal preferences as well as achieving what’s needed to catch an industry professionals eye.
Your scriptwriter will go over in detail your briefing form ideas, casting types, styles, character choices, genres, supporting actors, locations and logistics of the shoot. All the details of your scenes will be expertly thought out including rhythm, character motivation, setting and a narrative arc. Once all has been agreed upon during your ‘creative call’ on definitive ideas your scriptwriter can then begin the script writing process.
Scripts
Our talented team of script writers work meticulously with you from the very beginning to make sure each scene is tailored to your exact casting type and preferences. We are expertly knowledgable in all genres and will make sure your range and talents are shown to their upmost.
You will receive the 1st drafts of your scenes within 2-3 weeks.
You’ll then have the opportunity to give notes on your scenes and we will deliver the 2nd draft of your scenes within 1 week.
If a shooting date has not already been arranged then we will set a date to shoot your reel. Your remaining deposit will then be payable at this time this secures the shoot date/Director and allows us to begin constructing your big day.
Meet the director
A phone meeting will be arranged between you and the Director to discuss style, creative expectations and other logistical and creative endeavours.
production
Our job is to make you look good. Using the finest in cinematic equipment, editing software and expertise we can do just that.
You will work together with our Producer who will talk you through the creative process of crafting your reel.
The Producer will handle everything to do with your shoot - hiring actors and location should you require them, prop suggestions and advice on hair, make up and costume choices.
N.B Hiring actors or locations through Actors Apparel are not included within our package prices.
All costumes and props are supplied/paid for by the client but we can offer excellent suggestions.
supporting actors
You may wish to use Actors known to you outside of Actors Apparel or we have an exciting and diverse list of Professional Film/T.V Actors available to choose from (subject to availability) We ask that you provide £30 expenses in cash for any Actors we choose from our reputable data base.
Locations
To ensure that each reel is completely unique we use a variety of locations to shoot in.
Actors Apparel have a comprehensive and professional list of locations on our books to suit a menagerie of shoots. These locations are usually priced between £30-£150 per hour, per scene with more specialist locations costing slightly more. Your Producer is always on hand to help you choose the best settings for your shoot. (Please note locations costs are not included in any of our package shoot prices; all locations are extra)
For those of you on a budget we offer the choice of using yours or a friends home as our ‘unit base’ for the days shoot. There is also sometimes the possibility of other ‘free’ locations near clients homes such as streets, parks etc that are excellent for shooting in too but your producer will always be on hand to suggest the best options for you throughout.
N.B - Please be aware that all locations must be in the London area and be no more than 30 mins away from one another. We do however offer out of catchment shoots but these will incur additional costs. Please do speak to your producer for more information.
The shoot
We typically set a call time between the hours of 8am - 10am.
You will have an opportunity to rehearse the scenes with the Director and supporting actor and do any necessary blocking before the turning over of each scene.
Depending on how many scenes you have we typically wrap at either 5pm - 7pm.
the edit
After a successful shoot you will be given a date of when to expect the 1st draft of your edit which will typically be 4-6 weeks after the shoot. You will have the option to give notes on your first scene draft. We recommend you take a few days to consider your final notes.
After you have approved your scenes you will work with your producer to assemble the final cut of your reel. Once your final cut has been assembled it will be uploaded to Vimeo, we will then send you a downloadable Vimeo link so that you can download your showreel file.
We will be able to help and advise you on any web uploads that you need for your reel.
