by Elliot Grove | 22 March, 2017 | Uncategorized
A friend of mine from Toronto, Emily, recently called and asked how she, an actor, could break into filmmaking. She’s studied acting, she’s got the stereotypical bar/restaurant job and does a little marketing on the side. And, oh, yes– she’s got some...
by Daniel Johnson | 9 December, 2014 | Directing, Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career
Avoid these mistakes actors make when creating a showreel from scratch. Acting Showreels from Scratch are a relatively new concept – and therefore, many people dive deep into the many pitfalls. Here are five of the most common. Oh and, for those of you who...
by Daniel Johnson | 12 June, 2014 | In Our Opinion
What most screen actors now realise is that a showreel is integral to their careers. But too many are making the kind of reels that became extinct years ago. As showreels became commonplace, the rules quietly changed. Here are 5 things to know before putting together...