Your Showreel

Discovery worksheet

The more detail you give here, the better I can write a bespoke script that truly fits you. take your time, there are no wrong answers.

These questions use UK and Worldwide casting breakdown types. No offence is meant by any characterisations that may be implied.

Full name

Playing age

Special skills - Languages etc

Strengths: Comedy or more serious/dramatic?

Nationality, heritage and regional authenticity

Vital for casting directors as they like to know what you can authentically represent.

Personality & Playing types

(ADULT)

How would you describe yourself on screen, what character traits are you drawn to portraying?

Anything else that best describes a type?

Youth & Teen types

Ages 9 - 18

Any other character types or traits?

Adults: Occupational Types

Please add any other roles, types or the character's status, that would help me.

The Showreel brief

It's absolutely fine to have no idea, we can cover that in the zoom

Do you have a clear idea of what you want to play?

I have a clear idea

I have a rough idea

Completely open, guide me

Screen Influences

If you could lead any TV/streaming show or film,

what role would you wish to be?

Maybe name your favourite actor/influence.

Can be UK / Worldwide - or both

If you have an idea, describe it. Character, tone, situation location

Practicalities

Helps me plan around your schedule and location

Where are you based?

London

Surrey, surrounding counties

Another major city

Other: please state your location

Approximate availability for filming, weekends only, flexible, school holidays only

Can you provide a location?

Own home

Office or workspace

Period style property

Not sure need advice

Any details about the location you can share?

Scene partner for your showreel

I have someone in mind

A sibling

I'd like some help finding one

Has your agent, director or casting director given any specific feedback about your type?

Anything else you'd like me to know about, that would help me write your script?

Ready to send?

Click submit, I'll have a look and we can arrange a zoom to go over ideas. Thank you for taking the time to fill this out,

it really helps me do my best.

Speak soon, Matthew