Welcome to HSD REELS
Where actors and directors can build their careers together.
Unleash Your Potential
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Dream it.
It all begins with an idea. The idea of succeeding. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Maybe you want to make it to the next level. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story makes all the difference.
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Build it.
We at HSD FILMS believe that everyone deserves work in some capacity. Acting classes and schooling helps you mold your skills but it can only get you so far. You need a reel, that showcases your work and your journey as an artist.
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Create it.
With HSD REELS, we plan to help actors and directors achieve their dreams and goals. Our reels will work in conjunction with you, the actor or director, from the type scene to the final product. You will have creative control.
A Better Way Forward
As a dedicated actor and director, you need top tools to succeed, but outdated methods delay your access to footage, making it feel impossible to get noticed. It shouldn't be this hard to break into the industry. Thankfully, there's a better way.
The Industry
The industry is constantly changing. Casting directors, producers, even your friends that are filmmakers now prioritize video content. Actors and directors can self-produce, and students seek classes that prepare them for the future. Quickly showcasing your skills is crucial. The strikes significantly slowed down work for everyone but new platforms and streaming services are investing heavily in creating culture-defining stories. Stay ahead and produce your own content and take control of your career in this dynamic landscape.
The Beginning
First and foremost, we must schedule a call. This call will be for us to get to know you and build your brand profile. You will meet with Alexis. She is our branding and marketing expert. Plus she lives in LA so she has the low down. She will help you and us understand where you fit in the industry. Along with this call, we will brainstorm ideas for your scenes. If you have ideas for your scenes already we’d love to hear them!
Writing and Scripting
Once the brainstorming has completed and we have an idea of your scenes, we will have a them written within the week for you to review for notes and revisions. Your scenes will be 1 page long running no more than 1 minute and 30 seconds. Once you have your scripts, we can schedule and prepare for your shoot.
Shooting Time!
Each scene takes about 2 hours. This includes lighting and rehearsal. Your shoot will a crew consisting of a director, cinematographer, sound, and another actor/s. You get as many takes as you need within the allotted time and you can bring your acting coach. Additionally, a make-up artist is not included in the upfront cost but can be added on.
Post-Production
Post-production begins 24 hours after your shooting day. You will receive your raw footage, with baked in timecode, so you can provide feedback on your performance, ensuring we perfect your edit from the start. We will do color correction, add scoring/ambience when appropriate, and you’ll get your final edit back in a 7-14 business day turnaround which you can give us notes on for a final revision. Lastly, you will receive your final scenes in a Vimeo link, where you can download the original and different file-sized versions.
Pricing
2 Scenes
Starting at $2500, you get two scenes filmed totaling no more than 3 minutes in run time.
3 Scenes
Starting at $3500, you get three scenes filmed totaling no more than 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
4 Scenes
Starting at $4500, you get 4 scenes filmed, to choose from, totaling no more than 6 minutes.
* We can provide one scene as necessary
* There is a $750 non-refundable deposit
General Questions
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Although we are here to help you, we must pay everyone involved in making your dreams a reality. Everything has been priced to the daily rates of each individual that will be there from the writer to the editor.
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Absolutely! We'd love to have your friend on set. It also helps to have someone you know there to help keep the nerves at bay. We get it!
If you choose not to bring a friend then we will take care of casting.
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We can provide a make-up artist. Like stated above, the make-up artist is not included in the costs. We decided to go this route because we know that not everyone will need a make-up artist. You can request one at anytime in the process until 2 weeks before your shoot.
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You get as many takes as you need within the time that is allotted. We will shoot 3-4 takes per camera set-up. Just remember less is more sometimes.
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The process from start to finish can take up to three months or less. This gives you enough time to prepare. This timeframe is also dependent on how quickly we can get your feedback for your scripts and edits.
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Yes! Not only will you be in our database for future projects and reels but you'll have work to show too. You will receive a final copy of the project. Just let us know in your email that you would like to be considered.
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When the script is finalized, you will meet with one of our team members and we will get you on the books.