The Reel Insights blog

Join ReelCrafter co-founder Sam Hulick and L.A. singer/actor Stuti Mandala as they discuss how Stuti uses ReelCrafter to create audio-visual demos for casting directors and booking agents. Learn how the flexible reel builder integrates with press kits and provides playlist analytics for tracking track performance.

Louis Robert King, composer and orchestrator, talks about taking on unexpected projects, including a recent collaboration with The Ironsides, in a new episode of Reel Stories. Gain insights into Louis' creative process and how he approaches opportunities in a constantly changing creative landscape.

LA-based folk duo Willow Crest shares how they use ReelCrafter to pitch for festivals, sync licensing, and media composition opportunities. They discuss how the platform’s tools, like track replacement, fit into their workflow, and how they discovered a unique way to engage with their fan base during the pandemic.

In this exclusive interview, composer Christopher Lennertz discusses the importance of demo reels and how he uses ReelCrafter’s metrics on reel engagement to identify what works well and what doesn't. Don’t miss his tips on ways to always be improving and making sure your pitches are top-notch.

Don’t miss this edition of ”4 Questions” featuring Matthew Head, Emmy, NAACP Image, and Peabody Award-winning music producer and composer. Learn about his love for music, his big break producing music for Oprah Winfrey’s hit drama Greenleaf, and more. Get an inside look into Head’s creative process and impressive career.

ReelCrafter co-founder Sam Hulick chats to Gilde Flores to find out how ReelCrafter fits into his workflow as a multi-genre composer and music producer. Plus, Gilde shares some pro tips on how the platform’s unique tracking features helped him secure his latest composer/music supervisor role on ’The Garcias’ (HBO Max).

Check out our latest Artist Spotlight featuring a “4 Questions” interview with composer and score producer Matt Bowen. Matt’s worked on projects like The Binge, The Boys, Blood Road, and more. Learn how he went from a music producer working with bands and artists to composing for tv and film.

Discover how renowned composer Trevor Morris (The Tudors, Vikings) leverages ReelCrafter to create compelling demo reels. Learn why he considers the reel as the “business card of being a composer” and how ReelCrafter‘s features streamline the process, making it efficient and reliable for both Morris and his clients.

Dive into the captivating journey of composer Tree Adams, from his musical roots to a successful career in film and TV scoring. Discover how his passion for storytelling through music has led him to work on projects like “Californication” and “NCIS Hawai‘i,” and learn about the causes close to his heart.