demo reel
Actor's video resume
A demo reel is a short video compilation showcasing a person's best work, used primarily in film, television, animation, and related creative industries.
Actors compile clips of their performances, editors show their cutting skills, and visual effects artists display their most impressive shots.
The demo reel functions as a portfolio in motion, designed to land jobs or representation.
Her demo reel got her an audition for the lead role.
Also called a showreel, especially in British English.
Curated work sample footage
- montageAssembled sequence of images
- clipsAttaches or excerpts
- footageRecorded video material
- highlightsNotable moments emphasized
compilation · teaser · trailer · preview · excerpts · snippets · vignettes · featurette
Trial performance for selection
- castingShaping through liquid form
- screen testFilmed casting evaluation
- headshotShoulders-up photograph
- resumeCareer summary document
credits · body of work · filmography · representation · agent · talent agency · booking · callback
Refining content for clarity
- cinematographyMotion picture visual craft
- color gradingAltering image tones digitally
- sound designCrafting audio for media
- transitionsMovements between states
cuts · pacing · sequencing · post-production · visual effects · motion graphics · title cards · music licensing
Temporarily holding position
- rangeExtent of variation
- versatilityCapacity for varied applications
- characterizationDescribing distinctive qualities
- monologueUninterrupted solo address
scene work · timing · delivery · presence · typecasting · leading role · supporting role · cameo
showreel
Curated work sample footage
highlights · compilation · teaser · trailer · preview · excerpts · snippets · vignettes · featurette · sampler
audition
Trial performance for selection
- castingShaping through liquid form
- screen testFilmed casting evaluation
- headshotShoulders-up photograph
resume · credits · body of work · filmography · representation · agent · talent agency · booking · callback · self-tape
editing
Refining content for clarity
- cinematographyMotion picture visual craft
- color gradingAltering image tones digitally
- sound designCrafting audio for media
transitions · cuts · pacing · sequencing · post-production · visual effects · motion graphics · title cards · music licensing · voiceover
acting
Temporarily holding position
- rangeExtent of variation
- versatilityCapacity for varied applications
- characterizationDescribing distinctive qualities
monologue · scene work · timing · delivery · presence · typecasting · leading role · supporting role · cameo
- showbizHollywood, Bollywood, Tinseltown, backstage, behind the scenes
- media productionstreaming, video production, audio production, radio, film production
- portfolio itemsresume, CV, cover letter, projects, references
- self-promotionbragging, boasting, self-praise, humble brag, plugging
- previewspreview, movie trailer, book excerpt, sneak peek, teaser
- submissionssubmit, query letter, application, entry, request
demo reelresume
Career summary document
CV · cover letter · credentials · references · diploma
demo reelrough cut
Unfinished film version
work-in-progress · scratch track · dailies · outtakes · B-roll