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Professional Showreel Packages

Professional Showreel Packages

If you’re serious about finding work as an actor or securing an agent, a showreel is a necessity. Most casting professionals, directors and agents view showreels as an aid for short-listing actors. The format of our City Academy Professional Showreel Packages for actors is designed to create high quality, bespoke showreels with industry level production values.

Combined with varied performances, your showreel will really help you kick-start your career and give you an advantage in the industry. You will work with a professional, working director to create bespoke scenes over two weekly evening sessions; from script conception through to character creation.

Professional Showreel - Content

Showcase your on-screen potential with a professionally crafted acting showreel.

City Academy’s Professional Showreel Package is designed for actors seeking a polished, industry-standard reel to elevate their portfolio and open doors in film and television.

Work closely with a professional director and full film crew to devise, rehearse, and record compelling scenes tailored to your strengths. Across two in-depth collaborative sessions, you'll refine your performance and script choices under expert guidance. On filming day, you'll be supported by a broadcast-quality production team, using state-of-the-art equipment to capture your scenes with cinematic precision.

Once filming is complete, your footage is edited by an experienced professional editor, ensuring a seamless and striking final product that reflects your unique casting profile.

Perfect for actors ready to take the next step, this package delivers a standout showreel—an essential tool for agents, casting directors, and industry professionals alike.

2 x Director Sessions

Collaborate with an experienced director to develop, rehearse and perfect your material.

Filming with Full Production Crew

A professional camera, lighting and sound team ensures every scene is captured with broadcast-level quality.

Script Development

Tailored script selection and coaching to highlight your casting range and strengths.

Professional Editing

Post-production handled by an industry editor, delivering a polished, ready-to-share reel.

Career-Ready Showreel

Designed to impress agents and casting directors and support your career progression in screen acting.

Filmed on Location

Benefit from authentic backdrops to enhance the realism and production value of your scenes.

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DATE DAY TIME (BST) DURATION TUTOR VENUE PRICE BOOKING
6 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 Fri 18:30-21:30 2 weeks (Friday, Showreel film Sunday 09:00 - 18:00) Darren Tighe City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £695.00
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5 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2025 Fri 18:30-21:30 2 weeks (Friday, Showreel film Sunday 09:00 - 18:00) Darren Tighe City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £695.00
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17 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025 Fri 18:30-21:30 2 weeks (Friday, Showreel film Sunday 09:00 - 18:00) Darren Tighe City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £695.00
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28 Nov 2025 - 7 Dec 2025 Fri 18:30-21:30 2 weeks (Friday, Showreel film Sunday 09:00 - 18:00) Darren Tighe City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £695.00
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Useful information

This package is ideal for actors with some training or on-screen experience who are ready to showcase their abilities in a professional format. It’s perfect for those seeking representation, applying for roles, or wanting to refresh their existing reel with high-quality footage.

You’re welcome to bring your own material if you have something in mind, but our director will also help source and tailor scripts during your initial sessions to ensure they suit your casting profile and showcase your strengths.

Typically, your showreel will include two professionally filmed scenes, totalling around 2–3 minutes—ideal for casting professionals who want to see your range without losing interest.

The filming day includes a full film crew (camera operator, director, sound and lighting technicians), use of professional-grade equipment, and on-location or studio shooting. You’ll receive guidance throughout to get the best performance on camera.

Filming takes place at a professional location in London, carefully selected to match the tone of your chosen scenes. You’ll be advised of the location in advance.

We use broadcast-quality cameras, lighting, and sound equipment—comparable to what’s used in film and TV productions. This ensures your showreel meets industry standards in both look and sound.

An experienced film editor, with a strong background in editing actor reels and cinematic content, will cut, colour grade, and polish your footage into a finished reel.

Yes. Throughout your sessions and on the filming day, you’ll receive personal direction and performance coaching. Your work is fully supported to help you produce your best on-screen result.

Your edited showreel is typically delivered within 2–3 weeks of your filming day. We’ll send it digitally, ready for uploading to Spotlight, Mandy, or sharing with agents.

To ensure plenty of individual attention and rehearsal time, group sizes are kept small—a maximum of 6 participants per course. This allows for focused direction, efficient filming, and a high-quality outcome for every student.

DATE DAY TIME (BST) DURATION TUTOR VENUE PRICE BOOKING
6 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 Fri 18:30-21:30 2 weeks (Friday, Showreel film Sunday 09:00 - 18:00) Darren Tighe City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £695.00
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5 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2025 Fri 18:30-21:30 2 weeks (Friday, Showreel film Sunday 09:00 - 18:00) Darren Tighe City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £695.00
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17 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025 Fri 18:30-21:30 2 weeks (Friday, Showreel film Sunday 09:00 - 18:00) Darren Tighe City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £695.00
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28 Nov 2025 - 7 Dec 2025 Fri 18:30-21:30 2 weeks (Friday, Showreel film Sunday 09:00 - 18:00) Darren Tighe City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £695.00
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PAYMENT OPTIONS

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. Please note bookings are non-transferable after 72 hours.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

DATE DAY TIME (BST) DURATION TUTOR VENUE PRICE BOOKING
6 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 Fri 18:30-21:30 2 weeks (Friday, Showreel film Sunday 09:00 - 18:00) Darren Tighe City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £695.00
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5 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2025 Fri 18:30-21:30 2 weeks (Friday, Showreel film Sunday 09:00 - 18:00) Darren Tighe City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £695.00
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17 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025 Fri 18:30-21:30 2 weeks (Friday, Showreel film Sunday 09:00 - 18:00) Darren Tighe City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £695.00
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28 Nov 2025 - 7 Dec 2025 Fri 18:30-21:30 2 weeks (Friday, Showreel film Sunday 09:00 - 18:00) Darren Tighe City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £695.00
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PAYMENT OPTIONS

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. Please note bookings are non-transferable after 72 hours.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

SCREEN ACTING SUMMER SCHOOL

Learn about camera technique, casting types, character building, audition technique, monologue and duologue work, and about the industry and getting work in our Screen Acting Summer school.

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