4 week FILM/TV DEMO REEL CLASS with MICHELLE CUTOLO, Casting Director, Brette Goldstein Casting + Film 2 Scenes with Reproductions

Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 7pm ET / 4pm PT

NOTE: Registration for this class ends 48 hours before the class begins in order to allow the casting directors to cast your scene pairings. Actors who register after this time will be waitlisted and contacted if there is a spot the becomes available.  Limited to 10 actors.

 

 

 

If you’re pursuing film and TV, it’s imperative that you have either a film and TV demo or clips of your work to show agents and casting directors on actors access and beyond.  Without a demo, your competition is getting placed above you, and you’re probably not even being looked at by casting directors.

In this 4-week class, you spend 3 weeks working with a casting director followed by 1 week of filming on set with our production partner Reproductions to create high-quality footage, build experience on screen and on set and capture scenes for your specific type.

CLASS OVERVIEW

Week 1: In the first class, you'll meet the Reproductions team and talk about the production process. Then the real fun starts! Michelle will cast you in two contrasting short film/TV scenes with partners from the class. You will spend the first week reading through scenes and customizing them to find a good match for you and your partner.

Weeks 2 and 3: Private coaching with your partner and the casting director. You will be assigned 20-min coaching times per scene.

Week 4 - Filming: In the week following your coaching sessions, you will shoot your scenes with the Reproductions Video Team on location with professional sound, lighting and 4K camera equipment with a filmmaker and editor. You must be available during your designated shoot week.  We shoot weekdays M-F 10:00am-7:00pm and anywhere within a 30 min radius on the MTA from the Actors Connection/Reproductions offices in midtown. Shooting times are first-come, first-serve. Actors are responsible for securing their own locations, hair/makeup and wardrobe/styling.

What's Next? Within two weeks after your class and filming is complete, you’ll receive high-quality, fully-edited and produced, cinematic scenes to post on your website, add to your current demo reel (discount upon completing the class!) or upload directly to your Actors Access profile or other industry sites. Scenes include 1 round of revisions; additional versions are $50 each.

Filming 2 scenes + weeks of private coaching would usually cost over $1,800! This class is available for $895. Limited to 10 actors, so register now!

TESTIMONIALS:

"DO IT, people! Fun class! Good times! 🙂 Thanks for an awesome class with fabulous results!" -Jennifer Shark

"This is a great investment & have already recommended this course to friends :)" -Niré

"I am very thankful for the demo reel class. I had no video footage up until now. Mike did an excellent job at piecing together all my best moments and creating awesome footage for me to use on my website. I have since signed with my 1st manager. Thank you!" -Nikki Dos Santos

"I really enjoyed the demo class! My website is up and running and feels complete because of my new clips and demo reel and just helped me to start FREELANCING with a personal manager!" -Kenan Wei

"I took the Developing Your Film/TV Demo Class in September and would highly recommend to anyone without a reel (or to add to an existing reel). The two clips I have now has gotten me a lot more audition opportunities and jobs! The video clips added more of a professional feel to my new website. It also helped me to start freelancing with a personal manager! I am so grateful you offer this class. It is exactly what a new actor starting out in this business needs. Thank you again!" -Nancy Walsh

"The demo reel class at Actors Connection is the best reel class out there. Its truly worth every penny." -Elora Von Rosch

"These days, a demo reel is as essential as a headshot. This class is an excellent source for those looking to begin a TV/Film career, but have no footage for a reel. The whole collaborative experience was amazing and educational, and I've already gotten auditions because of my reel. I highly recommend this class!" -Sherry Lorraine

"This class was a great experience! I was able to use footage from my scenes to have a reel created, which I have been using on a daily basis. I already booked a music video, and an audition for a web project. I had been submitting without a reel for several months and getting nowhere. Now I am getting responses and generating interest. The quality of the production was excellent! I was really impressed with the final edited scenes." -Tim MacCallum

"I needed a demo reel and got that and more. Each class focused on scene comprehension, on camera technique and my type/roles that were right for me. At the end, not only did I get a reel but I got some valuable tools that have helped and will continue to help me in my career." -Shakirah DeMesier

"The Demo Reel class was probably one of the most important things I could have ever done for myself. Not only did I get fantastic footage and first rate production value scenes/clips, I am getting lots of positive response from casting directors, agents and managers. HS & resume isn't enough anymore, you have to have a reel. It's a catch 22 because how do you get a reel if you don't get the jobs to put on the reel? Well, take this class and make it happen for yourself. Get it! Do it! Create the career you want!" -Eddie James

"It was a great on the job learning experience! It made me that much more aware of everything around me as the actor and the focus that I need to maintain. I can't wait to see the edited versions of everyone's scene work at the screening. This class is a great tool for actors building their careers!" -Peter Davenport

"I really enjoyed the class. The strengths were the good quality and quick turn around of the video. It was a very valuable experience-a lot of value for the time and money. I've also been getting seen by a lot more casting directors because of my videos and I BOOKED a principal role in HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA directly." -Robert Eckard

Michelle Cutolo

MICHELLE CUTOLO, Bi-Coastal Casting Director/TV & Film Director

IMDb | Michelle Cutolo is a native New Yorker and award-winning LA/NYC based casting director and tv/film director. In Los Angeles, she is currently working as a Casting Associate at a very high profile office on several TV shows, feature films and animated features. While in New York Michelle has worked with Brette Goldstein Casting. She is also currently developing several independent film projects.

Recent credits include: feature films Crazy Famous (starring OITNB's Catherine Curtin) and Hedgehog (starring Handmaid Tale's Ann Dowd and Madeline Brewer), Lifetime Movie Network's I Love You But I Lied, the NY TV series Donny! on USA Network and a pilot for truTV. Past film and TV projects include: AdFirm, Sharknado 2, But Not for Me, Engram, Reaching Home, Small Miracles, Ten-One, My Bad Trip and Odd Mom Out. Recent commercial credits include: Vicks, Optimum Business and The Sparkle Campaign.  

Michelle has a decisive creative approach in the clever, funny and creative worlds with a focus on elevating female-centric comedic ventures. Since 2014, Michelle has been directing short films, television pilots, web series, sketch comedies, commercials, and music videos. Learn more at michellecutolo.com.

 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made with 2 weeks advance notice before the program start date for a full Actors Connection credit to be issued as space is limited. Cancellations made less than 2 week before the start date will not be credited. There are no refunds.
 

 

 Questions about this class? Need help regarding LA programs? 
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Reproductions

REPRODUCTIONS VIDEO produces and films hundreds of scenes for New York actors each year. Specializing in demo reel editing, scene production and musical theatre taping, ReproVideo provides you with the demo footage to equip your career, actorsaccess profile and marketing needs. reproductions.com
Watch sample scenes here
Watch sample Musical Theatre Clips here