PREVIEW: Showreel Surgery LIVE Q1 2026 - With TOP Showreel Producer Chris Stone!
Feb 13, 2026*Act On This members get access to the FULL 2.5 HOUR recording of this feature, in BOTH video and audio-only formats. CLICK HERE to grab your PREMIUM membership NOW!
TOP showreel producer, Chris Stone, is BACK for our first 'Showreel Surgery LIVE' session of 2026!
In this 2.5 HOUR deep-dive, Chris surgically breaks down 5 Act On This members’ showreels, exposing what instantly grabs casting directors' attention... and what quietly kills your chances.
He shares his proven 8-step formula to turn YOUR reel into a genuine audition magnet. Plus, we unpack the wave of opportunity building for 2026 - and how to position yourself now to book your share.
During the broadcast, we discuss:
- Why 2026 is shaping up to be the most abundant year in recent memory - and how prepared actors will capitalise first.
- Inside Chris’ latest projects as one of the UK’s busiest showreel producers - including a breakdown of a brand-new custom-shot scene.
- The 8 insider principles that guarantee showreel impact and industry trust.
- The critical Vimeo mistake 90% of actors make, that instantly kills their submission.
- Why the first 2 seconds of your reel decide if casting leans in... or loses interest.
- How to blend real TV credits with custom-shot material without exposing gaps in production value.
- How many clips is too many - and how to avoid “visual whiplash” that confuses casting.
- When to separate commercials from your main acting reel.
- Why adding show titles can actually undermine you - and when they’re worth keeping.
- How to finish your reel with impact so casting directors are left wanting more.
- The non-negotiable details every professional end card must include.
- Scene order strategy - and why sequencing can dramatically change how you’re perceived.
- Why weak audio will destroy strong acting faster than you think.
- When to ditch aging footage - even if the performance is great.
- The ONE thing Chris wants EVERY actor to know.
- And MUCH MUCH more!
Want a reel that lands you auditions on autopilot?
Hit 'play' NOW!
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