Where actors create and produce their own content.
(affiliated with City Headshots®, Yelp & Google's #1 Rated Studio)
Serving NYC and the surrounding area since 2011
Coronavirus Information
Your safety is extremely important to us. We are taking precautionary measures to protect everyone who comes to our studios by frequently washing hands, ensuring fresh air circulation throughout our studios, and sanitizing/sterilizing of equipment, door handles, and anything else that comes into contact with people between shoots.
If you have a shoot scheduled with us and feel any form of sickness coming on, please let us know and we'd be happy to reschedule your shoot.
If you have a shoot scheduled with us and feel any form of sickness coming on, please let us know and we'd be happy to reschedule your shoot.
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Your Reel, Your Project.
Most actors struggle to put together a great reel.
Sure, you can pay to have a professional scene produced or you can record yourself performing a monologue against a white wall.
But what if you want to create something truly unique? Something that shows casting directors you take your career seriously and are willing to go all in?
What if you stepped beyond the realm of just shooting a scene and decided to create and produce your OWN high-end production to send out to festivals for exposure?
And what if you could avoid all the costly mistakes new directors make that cause them to go way over budget or worse... never get their film released?
Our goal is to make your production truly outstanding – whether it's just a scene for your reel or a feature-length film.
Sure, you can pay to have a professional scene produced or you can record yourself performing a monologue against a white wall.
But what if you want to create something truly unique? Something that shows casting directors you take your career seriously and are willing to go all in?
What if you stepped beyond the realm of just shooting a scene and decided to create and produce your OWN high-end production to send out to festivals for exposure?
And what if you could avoid all the costly mistakes new directors make that cause them to go way over budget or worse... never get their film released?
Our goal is to make your production truly outstanding – whether it's just a scene for your reel or a feature-length film.
The Complete Package
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Production & Editing
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Expert Guidance
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One Scene... or a Feature FilmStep 1. Whether you're just looking to shoot a simple scene for your reel or produce a full-length feature film, it all starts with a free consultation call where we'll discuss your needs and clarify your goals. We'll also discuss your budget and how to stretch it as far as possible. No budget? No worries. We can show you how to raise money for your project. Step 2. After we’ve discussed your needs and confirmed how we'll be working together, we’ll email you with a link to place your deposit payment so we can get started. Step 3. Once payment has been placed, we'll begin the consulting process and start organizing everything. Depending on your package, we'll write your script, find actors, secure locations and insurance, confirm shoot dates and crew, and ensure everything is in order for the start of production. As the shoot gets closer, we'll help organize rehearsals and make sure everything is staying on schedule and within budget. Step 4. Time to start shooting! If we're going to be on set with you, plan on an enjoyable experience. Our crew members are trained to be easy going, friendly, and fun to work with (while of course remaining highly professional). Depending on the scope of your project, it could take just a few hours to shoot a scene for your reel... or up to a few weeks if you're doing a short or full-length film. Step 5. Post production is where we edit, mix, and color grade your final project. We have connections to musicians who can create original music, VFX artists who can design stunning special effects, and even ADR studios if any audio needs to be re-recorded. If we're not editing your project, we can advise you on best editing practices and recommend software to use, plus give you feedback on your editing work. Step 6. The final stage is distribution. That's where your project gets out there in front of an audience! We'll show you how to connect with film festivals and contact distribution companies, and we'll show you how to market your project online. We can even advise you on contracts and how deals work to ensure you aren't taken advantage of. The end goal is to get your production into the right hands so it's seen by the right people and leads to more opportunities for you in the future! |
Get in Touch
Let's see if we're a right fit to work together! Since all our packages are customized to your budget and goals, we can chat on the phone, discuss your needs, and see how we can get your project made with whatever budget you're working with, no matter how big or small.
Use the contact form below to get in touch and a team member will reach out in a few hours (M-F).
Use the contact form below to get in touch and a team member will reach out in a few hours (M-F).
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2 West 46 St., Suite 1500
New York, NY 10036 |
About
So many actors yearn to shoot a high-end professional production, but the costs and learning curve required can stop them in their tracks.
Our goal at Actor Screener Shoot is to help you avoid the common pitfalls and help you see your production through from start to finish.
We'll provide you with the resources (and motivation) necessary to get the job done on time and within budget!
Our goal at Actor Screener Shoot is to help you avoid the common pitfalls and help you see your production through from start to finish.
We'll provide you with the resources (and motivation) necessary to get the job done on time and within budget!
Martin Bentsen (founder)
Film Producer & Marketing Consultant
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Hey I'm Martin, and I appreciate that you've taken the time to check out Actor Screener Shoot!
My job is to make your production a success. Whether you want to shoot a simple scene for your reel or put together a mini series or full-length film, I'll guide you through the process, connect you to the right people, and help ensure your project succeeds. I've helped actors land on Broadway & get recurring television roles through my actor consulting work, I've interviewed well-known broadway actors, agents, and casting directors, and my headshot work has been featured on billboards in Times Square, in The New York Times, and in The Wall Street Journal. I graduated from NYU in 2011 with an honors degree in film production, and am currently in post-production on my second feature-length film called Dakota: Dedicated to My Best Friend. In 2009 I founded City Headshots, which, according to Yelp and Google, is ranked the #1 headshot studio in New York. |
J Warner
Shooter & Editor
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J Warner specializes in shooting and taking screener shoots through to completion in the post-production/editing process.
J Warner is a filmmaker and videographer, originally from Los Angeles. He began his career in 2001 as an Apprentice Film Editor at Paramount Pictures, and as such was the last person trained on film in the studio system before digital took hold. Since then, he has worked on a wide array of digital shorts, concert films, music videos, trailers and promotional spots. He also worked as assistant editor on the 2013 indie feature Deadly Revisions , as well as serving as production coordinator on The Simpsons: The Longest Daycare , which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short. After that, J shot and edited many projects for Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer), including a feature-length training DVD, "Essentials of Dog Behavior: Socialization." Most recently, J spent three years doing digital restoration and as Assistant Editor for a soon-to-be-released documentary about Frank Zappa, as well as editing video montage pieces for the "Bizarre World of Frank Zappa" hologram show. He's currently editing a narrative feature called Dakota, directed by Martin Bentsen. |
Tyrone L. Robinson
Writer
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Tyrone is a New York City based writer, director, and actor specializing in musical theatre. He currently plays the role of King Agnarr in Disney’s Frozen on Broadway and prior to that performed in The Book of Mormon and Disney’s The Lion King, among others.
Tyrone studied writing at New York University’s prestigeous Graduate Writing Program which gives him a unique approach to collaborating when leading creative processes. His stage productions have been celebrated and most recently Tyrone ventured into filmmaking with the short film Un{H}armed, inspired by the tragic shooting of Stephon Clark in Sacramento, California. Un{H}armed has been an official selection of over ten film festivals nationwide, including the Harlem International Film Festival, New York Short Film Festival, RKDS Film Festival, Georgia Shorts Film Festival, and Hudson Shorts Film Festival in Hudson, New York. Tyrone received the ASCAP Frederick Loewe Award for writing and he wrote the music and lyrics for the musical Show Way, based on the beloved children’s book of the same title by Jacqueline Woodson. |
Amaris Sicklick
Writer
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Amaris Sicklick is a native New Yorker. During her childhood she spent hours watching classics such as “Tales from the Crypt,” “The Fifth Element,” and “Beetlejuice.”
Searching for what made her love Film and Television, she pursued a B.A in Screenwriting at SUNY Purchase. Writing for Film and TV brought her a deep understanding of the medium and is something she truly enjoys. She also works as a makeup artist with City Headshots and has enrolled in the Master Make-Up program at Make-Up Designory NYC, where she's worked with professional photographers and models to create evocative images. Amaris has worked on commercial spots for Kellogs, Gillette, and Trident as well as television promos for TBS. |
Janelle Gonzales
Makeup Artist
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Janelle has been interested in the art of make-up since she was 13 years old, practicing her technique on all the women in her family. She was always fascinated with not only the transformative nature of makeup but the confidence it brought to her family members. Later she learned how to accentuate beauty in a way that brings out the essence in her clients. She always aims to leave people feeling great about their appearance and ready to tackle whatever’s ahead of them.
She moved to New York to work in this field and is elated to have the opportunity to work with all different types of people with Actor Screener Shoot and City Headshots. No matter a client's background, ethnicity, or job description, rest assured that she will work her hardest to make sure they're picture perfect! |
Kind Words
Over 200 Google Reviews
David Pegram
Professional Actor - Broadway's Warhorse
"Thank you to everyone at Actor Screener Shoot for truly looking out for actors!"
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"I recently came to Actor Screener Shoot after an extensive search for a production company that would produce high quality scenes for my reel.
"Immediately upon meeting I knew I had made the right choice. Not only was the team incredibly warm and professional during our meeting, but they listened carefully to what I was aiming for in my scenes and when the scripts came I was delighted to see just how much they were in tune with my particular ideas. "The shoots were very fun, comfortable and efficient and when I saw the footage I was honestly blown away by the quality and attention to detail they provided. I have already recommended them to all of my colleagues looking for high quality scenes to add to their demo reel and I will be coming back to Actor Screener Shoot in the future." 
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Larry O'Connell
Professional Actor - A Crime to Remember
"Starting out in this business, it is very unlikely you'll get footage that hits your strong points. That's where Actor Screener Shoot boosts any reel. They give you footage that looks like it is part of a larger production." |
"Actor Screener Shoot is like finding actor gold. I wrote to them and told them what I was looking for. They returned with a script that was exactly what I needed. We worked on making some adjustments and it turned out great. They gave me a script that I could really dig into and work on...
"They suggested a great location for the shoot. I was impressed how they shot many different angles and how attentive they were to getting the sound clean. In post-production, they were very receptive to making changes. The picture looks great and the sound is clear. I felt the team was very committed to giving me what I needed for my project." 
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Joseph Conlin
Professional Actor
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"My experience with you all was fantastic and I'm more than happy with the quality of footage and the professionalism of the entire process, from beginning to end, I couldn't have asked for a smoother production. The entire crew delighted me and my co-stars beyond expectations and made us very much at home so we could get down to performing our work.
"Creating my own content has most definitely been helpful for my career and I'm proud to have more footage for my online presence as I seek work as well." 
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"And for all actors seeking fresh material and eager to present more screen time, whether they are working or not, services such as this should be applauded as it is so important to keep relevant with the type of brand you wish to project. New material is a must as often as possible. And that is exactly why I decided to work with you all!"
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Casey Sullivan
Professional Actor
"When dealing with Actor Screener Shoot, it becomes quite clear that you are dealing with professionals that care about the content they are creating, just as you do." |
"The whole City Headshots® and Actor Screener Shoot teams have been a tremendous help in my pursuit of a career in acting. They allowed me to have movie-quality scenes to show to agents and casting directors, resulting in auditions and jobs.
Throughout the entire process they were incredibly helpful and clear, guiding me through each step from our initial emails, through filming, to receiving my final, edited scene." 
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