Shoot a Scene for Your Reel
The Package
For just $50*, every QuickNickel client receives the following:
- Your complete, edited scene on one DVD (includes basic color correction, but not scoring; a score may be added by the actors or other third party)
- A QuickTime version of your scene for your Web site
- A QuickTime version of your scene for YouTube/Facebook
Requirements
- Scenes must be one to one-and-a-half standard script pages in length
- Script must be submitted in advance of filming for review and sign-off
- Scenes are limited to two actors only
*Q: Fifty bucks!? That's cheap! What's the catch?
A: The catch is that I'm still learning.
Mic'ing, lighting, aiming a camera at, and directing actors is easy. Mic'ing, lighting, aiming a camera at, and directing actors effectively (to say nothing of artistically)...
that's the tricky part.
So in exchange for a redonkulously low price, you get someone who is good, but admits he still has much to learn.
| Sample Scenes | |||
 Sharon and Mike |
 Amy and James | ||
Sample Scripts
The following original scenes are provided for example purposes. Most of the scenes are written with little character or scene description. Feel free to either use them for inspiration, or grab one and film away.
I am available for hire for actors seeking an original scene written for them. I am also available for consultation for actors seeking to adapt or write a demo scene on their own.
Click on the link to download the PDF file.
| Title | Actors (ages) | Synopsis | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Grand | 1 man (20s-50s) or 1 woman (20s-50s) |
Drama 1/3 page Phone conversation where the other person is never heard. |
1) 15-second scene that can serve as a dynamic opening for a reel, or as an interstitial between longer scenes 2) Can be shot pretty much anywhere, and very quickly |
| Capitalization | 1 man (20s-40s)
and/or 1 woman (20s-40s) |
Drama 1 page Two people argue about grammar and standards. |
1) Written with male and female characters, but can be either sex |
| Consideration 01 | 2 men (20s-40s) | Drama 1 page A brief discussion between a victim and his killer (excerpted from the short film, "Consideration"). |
1) Good for someone needing a "stoic killer" scene 2) Should be shot in a bedroom |
| Consideration 02 | 2 men (20s-40s) | Drama 1 page A brief discussion between a victim and his killer (excerpted from the short film, "Consideration"). |
1) Good for someone needing a "desperate pleading" scene 2) Should be shot in a bedroom |
| Fashion tips | 3 men (20s-60s) and 1 woman (20s-60s) |
Drama 1-1/4 page A woman squares off against three men in a legal showdown. |
1) Good scene for showing off legal jargon skills 2) Should be shot in a conference room |
| Kiss me | 1 woman (early 20s) and 1 man (early 20s) |
Comedy 1-1/2 pages A woman asks a favor of her friend. |
1) Fast, sitcom-style pacing 2) Good for a young actress needing a "zany sitcom" scene |
| Nitroglycerin | 1 woman (20s-30s) and 1 man (20s-30s) |
Comedy 1 page A woman fends off the laboratory Romeo |
1) Will need a "CSI-style" lab for this scene 2) Good scene for a beautiful woman to show that she can handle sexual innuendo and CSI-style jargon |
| Not Just Statistics | 1 man (late 20s-50s) and/or 1 woman (late 20s-50s) |
Drama 1 page A lab tech confronts the boss. |
1) Will need a "CSI-style" lab for this scene 2) Written with male and female characters, but can be either sex |
| One Brain Too Many | 1 woman (20s-40s) and 1 man (20s-40s) |
Comedy 1-1/2 pages A woman comes home to find her husband has fallen off the wagon. |
1) Man is in zombie make-up, and has no lines 2) Should have fake brains, and a body for set decoration 3) Should be shot in a bedroom 4) Fast, sitcom-style pacing |
| Waved Off | 2 men (20s-40s) | Comedy 2 pages A would-be superhero throws in the towel. |
1) Should be shot in a bar 2) Bartender role can be played by a woman 3) Hero will need some sort of ridiculous costume 4) Long for a demo scene, but can be very good for a "quirky" actor |
| What Life May Throw | 1-2 men (20s-30s) and/or 1-2 women (20s-30s) |
Comedy 1/2 page Friends discuss being prepared. |
1) Short, fun scene that can be shot very simply and quickly |
| Widower | 1 man (20s-30s) and 1 woman (20s-30s) |
Drama 1 page A man remembers his dead wife. |
1) Heavy scene requiring a wide range of emotions in a short span of time 2) Must be careful not to drag out the scene 3) Scene can be started at "I sorta hate to do this..." if running long |