Your Upshot Reels session will not be a place where you will be judged. We are here for you. Our aim is to make you feel at ease, so you feel comfortable exploring. The session is super relaxed, so you do not have anything to worry about. We are confident on the day that you will feel like you are performing in your bedroom! Check out our reviews 🙂

Improvisation is very welcome. If you choose to do this,  please prepare scenarios beforehand. We often encourage improvisation around the script to help keep it fresh, as continuity is not required.

We suggest wearing black, white or earthy tones.  Do not wear any logos. Please ensure that your top is not see-through. Short-sleeve tops work great, but please wear what makes you comfortable. Generally, we suggest not to wear anything too characterful. Please limit or avoid jewelry. We do not recommend wardrobe changes, due to it eating into your session time. Please avoid dresses and clothes that are difficult to attach mic packs to. 

We work with actors at all levels. Upshot Reels are also extremely beneficial for new actors without agents or much experience. Whether it’s to watch yourself back, work with an experienced director, or to use the reel to secure your first agent or job.

We recommend that you pick monologues suited to the purpose that you have for your reel ie. If you intend on doing onscreen work, it’s probably best to avoid picking a soliloquy or theatre piece directed to an audience. You can, however, alter a theatre piece to make it work for film. 

All our reels are directed by Sebastian Thiel, an award winning Director / writer.  Who has been doing Upshot Reels for over 10 years. Sebastian will guide you throughout the session (as much as you need). 

In Method Studio we have a dressing room with beauty mirrors. Please be aware there is no one to do your make up. This is something you will have to manage yourself. Feel free to come to the studio before your session to do this. In regards to what type of make up to do. We would suggest going for a more natural look overall.

We will send you your reel within 4-8 weeks (workdays) due to current demand. Please take into account bank holidays etc. The RAW footage will also be provided to you. Everything will be sent digitally via Google Drive.

We do not provide monologues or assit with what pieces you should pick.  However we do have a few resources that will be provided to you once you book, to help you find a monologue. This is available upon request.

Sessions are 1 hour and 15 mins. Please be aware that shoots can overrun, so you may be at the studio slightly longer than expected. This is rare, but it can happen. 

Each monologue you preform should feel different. Wether it’s the energy of the character, accent, emotional state or genre of the piece etc. It’s important that they all showcase something fresh for you to get the most out of the reel.  We are aiming to show as much of you and your range, and this will help in doing so.

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• Non-Refundable Deposit: A 40% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. This helps cover studio costs, administration, and our time. Please ensure you can commit to the date before booking, as our scheduling is irregular and we cannot offer rescheduling.
• Cancellation Policy:
  • For cancellations made within 48 hours of the booking or for bookings made with a discount code, no refunds are available.
  • For all other cancellations, we offer a 60% refund.
• Rescheduling Fee: If you need to reschedule, a fee of 25% of the booking cost will apply, and rescheduling is subject to the availability of future slots.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.