- SCRIPTS: Choose a script. You can use your own or I have written some scripts myself that you can use

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- TEAMING UP: Choose your own acting partner for the scene

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- LOCATION: Choose your own location or alternatively my go to venues are Halesowen Town Hall and Moor Pool Hall. These locations offers some office, industrial and outdoor options. The location is a short bus journey away from Birmingham city centre. Alternative locations such as those listed on Giggster may work better in some cases but will incur additional hire costs

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If you are planning to have your showreel scene filmed at Halesowen Town Hall or Moor Pool Hall, l I will likely have the camera and lighting set up upon arrival but there will be slight tweaks as the shoot progresses. There will also be a time to rehearse the scene upon arrival. Please bring refreshments with you as I can't guarantee the location provides tea or coffee.

The environment will be relaxed and supportive but I advise you to have your script learnt so there will be plenty of time to capture multiple takes and the right amount of angles which is usually 2 per actor. Sometimes 1 angle each can work just fine especially for intense scenes where a close up is all that is required to keep the intensity of the scene going. 

IMPORTANT AREAS TO CONSIDER

The scenes I have written are typically 1-2 minutes in length and the required time on location is usually 2 to 3 hours.  Scenes are usually filmed static. If you will be writing your own script please keep in mind prices may vary depending on length and requirements. 

Filming specialist scenes such as action orientated scenes or longer scenes will take longer to film and might incorporate more angles. Some of the scenes shown on my website are longer specialist scenes which took up to 4 hours to film. If choosing your own outdoor location please make sure it is quiet and we have permission to film there. Travel charges might be added to any locations outside of Birmingham and the West Midlands.