demo scenes
A Demo Reel is the most important asset you need to launch your acting career.
WHY?
Because casting agents need to see you animate as a performer, hear your voice, see your eyes and your particular look, then judge your range of performance to see if you are right for the part!
A headshot no longer enough to be hired as an actor.
Chicago Demo Reel (CDR) is providing an opportunity for actors to work with other outstanding talent and our director.
WHAT WE OFFER
TWO SCRIPTS THAT BEST MATCH WHAT YOUR ARE AIMING TO SHOWCASE
SCENE PARTNERS THAT WILL WORK WITH YOU ON YOUR SCENES
A SET WHERE YOU WILL PERFORM YOUR SCENES
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTION / EDITING
ONE DIGITAL COPY OF YOUR 2 SCENES
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
ALL WARDROBE AND PROPS RELATED TO YOUR SPECIFIC SCENES.
WARDROBE: ACTORS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARDROBE CORRESPONDING TO THEIR ASSIGNED ROLES. SPECIFIC WARDROBE SUGGESTIONS WILL BE MADE DURING MEETING WITH DIRECTOR.
BEING PREPARED
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU REHEARSE WITH YOUR SCENE PARTNER IN YOUR OWN TIME IN ORDER TO DO A FULL RUN THROUGH ON YOUR ASSIGNED REHEARSAL DATE. THE MORE PREPARED YOU COME FOR THE REHEARSAL DATE AND THE SHOOTING DATE, THE FASTER THE WORKFLOW WILL BE OVERALL. DUE TO TIGHT SCHEDULING WITH OTHER CLIENTS, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DELAY THE SHOOT IF YOU ARE NOT FULLY PREPARED.
REHEARSALS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU REHEARSE WITH YOUR ACTING PARTNER, IF YOU HAVE ONE, AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE SHOOT. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO REHEARSE ON THE CHICAGO DEMO REEL PRODS. STUDIO AT A DETERMINED TIME, ONCE THE SHOOT IS SCHEDULED.
DELIVERY DATE
APPROX. 21 DAYS AFTER SHOOT.
A RELEASE WILL BE REQUIRED FROM EACH PARTICIPANT THAT WILL BE ON SCREEN