So we posed the question to 13 industry experts: How do I make a demo reel, particularly when I’m from a theater background and don’t have as many film credits under my belt? Most of them ...

A reel should be no more than 2–3 minutes at most. The first few scenes are often more than enough for us to get what we need to know about your look, style, and acting ability.

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