What is a self-tape or self-test? We take a look at how to best prepare for a filmed auditions and the equipment you’re going to need to do it right.

WHAT IS THE **** DIFFERENCE?

Actor Reel. Showreel. Demo Reel. Sizzle Reel. If you want to use the right word in the right context and sound like you know what you're doing, then read on.

Help! I’m a new actor. I’m broke. But I need footage to make a reel. We discuss the cheap (or free) ways to get cinematic footage, including the pros and cons of each method.

Congratulations on getting your reel together! The next stage of making your acting dreams a reality is getting it out there for the world to see. We’ll tell you how to do that.

We discuss the well meaning advice of acting schools to self-shoot scenes for your acting reel. That advice may just do you more harm than good when you’re starting out as an actor.