Daniel Johnson Films
@danieljohnsonfilms.bsky.social
Screenwriter, Director, Dad. Passionate about independent creators.
I produce showreel scenes for actors. I also produce viral comedy sketches. And I drink an abundance of caffeinated beverages.
www.danieljohnsonfilms.co.uk
www.youvegotmedia.com
I produce showreel scenes for actors. I also produce viral comedy sketches. And I drink an abundance of caffeinated beverages.
www.danieljohnsonfilms.co.uk
www.youvegotmedia.com
10. Always leave us wanting more.
March 31, 2025 at 11:48 AM
10. Always leave us wanting more.
9. Don’t repeat scenes you’ve already shown us.
Say you have only two scenes. After we watch both we think “She was great.”
But if you return to show more of the same scene later on, we swiftly think “is this the only material she’s got?”
Say you have only two scenes. After we watch both we think “She was great.”
But if you return to show more of the same scene later on, we swiftly think “is this the only material she’s got?”
March 31, 2025 at 11:48 AM
9. Don’t repeat scenes you’ve already shown us.
Say you have only two scenes. After we watch both we think “She was great.”
But if you return to show more of the same scene later on, we swiftly think “is this the only material she’s got?”
Say you have only two scenes. After we watch both we think “She was great.”
But if you return to show more of the same scene later on, we swiftly think “is this the only material she’s got?”
8. If you decide to watch a Drew Barrymore rom-com, but just as you hit play you notice the running time is 2 hours 42 minutes, you’ll be filled with dread.
This is how casting directors feel when they see your reel is 5 mins 48 seconds.
This is how casting directors feel when they see your reel is 5 mins 48 seconds.
March 31, 2025 at 11:48 AM
8. If you decide to watch a Drew Barrymore rom-com, but just as you hit play you notice the running time is 2 hours 42 minutes, you’ll be filled with dread.
This is how casting directors feel when they see your reel is 5 mins 48 seconds.
This is how casting directors feel when they see your reel is 5 mins 48 seconds.
7. Five bad scenes don’t make a good reel. Less is always more. Only use your strongest material, ditch the rest.
March 31, 2025 at 11:48 AM
7. Five bad scenes don’t make a good reel. Less is always more. Only use your strongest material, ditch the rest.