Showreel
A showreel, also called a reel, is a short video compilation that showcases an individual’s or a company’s work. It is used primarily in creative industries such as film, television, motion graphics, animation, music video production, and design to demonstrate skills, range, and style. For actors, the showreel is a montage of acting performances intended to secure auditions; for editors, colorists, or post-production professionals, it demonstrates technical abilities; for designers or animators, it highlights finished projects and techniques.
A typical showreel is 1 to 3 minutes long and should feature the strongest, most relevant work
Best practices: obtain necessary rights to use all clips, clearly label contents, keep the reel up to
Variations: sizzle reel emphasizes promotional impact; demo reel is common in technical fields; the term “reel”