showreel

/ˈʃoʊriːl/ /ˈʃoʊˌriːl/

Meanings

noun

A video portfolio demonstrating the talents of an actor, director, etc.

Examples :

"The aspiring actor sent his showreel to several casting directors to highlight his best performances. "

Related Words

aspiring verb

/əˈspaɪərɪŋ/ /æˈspaɪərɪŋ/

To have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something.

"He aspires to become a successful doctor."

casting verb

/ˈkastɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːstɪŋ/ /ˈkæstɪŋ/

(physical) To move, or be moved, away.

"The strong wind was casting the leaves from the trees. "

directors noun

/daɪˈɹɛktəz/ /dɪˈɹɛktɚz/

One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).

"The directors of the company held a meeting to discuss the new budget. "

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

performances noun

/pərˈfɔrmənsɪz/ /pəˈfɔːmənsɪz/

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"

director noun

/daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈɹɛktɚ/

One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).

"The school's drama club director organized the play's rehearsals. "

highlight noun

/ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/

An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.

"The highlight on the painting of the sunset was a brilliant orange. "

portfolio noun

/-əʊl.jəʊ/ /-oʊl.joʊ/

A case for carrying papers, drawings, photographs, maps and other flat documents.

"The architect carried her portfolio to the meeting, containing sketches of the new building design. "

actor noun

/ˈæk.tə/ /ˈæk.tɚ/

A person who performs, plays a part in a theatrical play or film.

"The school play's lead actor was a talented student. "

demonstrating verb

/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdɛmənˌstrætɪŋ/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

talents noun

/ˈtælənts/

A marked natural ability or skill.

"He has a real talent for drawing."

video noun

/ˈvɪ.di.əʊ/ /ˈvɪ.diˌoʊ/

Television, television show, movie.

"My sister loves watching the new video about ancient Egypt in history class. "