FAQ

• Can I bring my own script to the production?

Due to the complexity of providing high quality content at an affordable price, we do not accept outside scripts for Rapid Reelz productions.  
We will, however, review your script and incorporate the fundamental ideas into the scene we will create with you.

• How long does a Mini-Story take to complete?

Depending on its’ complexity, the Mini-Story can take anywhere from  6 - 9  weeks to complete.  This includes writing the script, scheduling a rehearsal, shooting the Story and, during post production, editing, sound design, and color correction.

• How long does a Mini-Scene take to complete?

From the moment we finish your initial consultation, the Mini-Scene typically takes three weeks to complete.  One week to write and plan the production, one week to schedule and shoot your Mini-Scene(s), and half a week for post production sound design and color correction.

• What's the difference between a Mini-Scene & Mini-Story?

The easiest way to explain difference is that a Mini-Scene is for your demo reel while a Mini-Story is for you.  Mini-Scenes are intended to be chopped down to fit a new or preexisting demo reel to showcase your range and talent. A Mini-Story however is meant to be shared in its entirety. It's your chance to create something more meaningful with its own beginning, middle, and end.

• How long do you keep footage once editing has been completed?

Priding our work, we archive all our completed scenes and demo reels but the raw dailies are deleted 30 days after fulfillment of the contract.  We will happily deliver the raw footage to an external Thumb/Hard drive provided by you, though a $75 transfer fee will be applied. Hard drives must have a minimum of 40 gigabytes available due to the footage & audio’s High Definition nature.

• Do I get to sit down with the Editors to put my scenes together after we’re done shooting?

For Full & Mini-Scenes, after your production, you may request to review the dailies with our Editor to communicate any notes or suggestions you may have before he or she begins to edit your scene. You will have a 24 hour window from the completion of your production shoot to request this. 

Due to the complexity of our post processing; WE DO NOT allow clients to sit in on the actual editing or sound sessions. However, once your scenes have been completed and you have reviewed them, you ARE REQUIRED to sit down with one of our editorial staff for your live 2 hour Demo Reel edit session.

• Can we re-shoot or re-edit if I’m unhappy with my content?

If it’s mistake on our end; bad visuals, lighting, or sound, Yes absolutely, we will re-shoot without an additional charge. 
 If you’re unhappy because you dislike your scene performance, or on camera appearance, unfortunately, there is not much we can do.  

 We do everything we can to ensure that you’re satisfied, from the approval of your scripts to the reviewing and discussion of your dailies, but if communication concerns have not addressed prior to production or post, we cannot do much to accommodate you once your scenes have been completed. We strongly urge all our clients to prepare as much as possible before the day of production or during your dailies review.  If you have an issue after we’ve wrapped, please give us a call and we’ll do our best to find a solution.

• How do payments work?

 The Full Scene, payments are broken into three phases: Deposit, Second Payment & Final Payment. 

The Deposit: due on the day you book your Scenes.  This pays for the development of your Scenes.
Second Payment: due on the day you approve your Scripts (1-2 weeks from Deposit).  
This holds your shoot dates and pays for the Production.
Final Payment: is due on the first day of your Production (2 weeks from script  approval).  
This pays for the Post-Production.

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• Can I bring my own scene partners for my scenes?

 Yes. Absolutely! For Mini-Scenes, providing your own scene partner is highly recommended.
 For Mini-Stories you ARE welcome to bring someone, but typically It is easier for us to work with our troop of Dedicated Actors. They know our process and they understand exactly what they must bring to YOUR production, both emotionally and professionally.  You are entirely welcome to bring your own scene partner as long as they are available for any rehearsals that will be needed before your production.

• How does casting a Dedicated Actor work?

 When developing scripts, our writers will write with a certain actor in mind.  When it comes to Mini-Stories we will decide with you before we even start developing which Dedicated Actors you wish to work with.

• What happens if I need to reschedule my shoot?

 We understand that emergencies and auditions happen; rescheduling is a necessity at times.  If you absolutely must reschedule, Rapid Reelz requires a minimum of 48 hours notice. If a cancellation happens 24 hours before your shoot day a %10 fee will be applied to your final payment.  Please keep in mind, if there are too many rescheduling requests, further actions may apply.

• How are Scenes developed?

 During your free in-person consultation, we will go into detail about your creative needs, which genres you’d like to explore, which characters you’d like to portray; even your scenes’ emotional arc!  We won’t end the consultation until you are satisfied with the scene outlines we’ve created.
 For each Full Scene, you will be provided with two script options to choose from.

• What if I’m not happy with my scripts?

 If there’s a line or an action you don’t particularly like, we’re happy to make those simple changes as we move forward.  We treat your scenes as legitimate productions and we understand that no script moves forward without some minor tweaks here and there.

If, after your consultation and its’ thorough scene-outlining process, we develop your  Scene and you decide that you, no longer like the concept in general, wish to change the Scenes’ emotional arc, wish to change your character’s personality; these represent a total rewrite on our part and an additional $100 fee will be charged. 

• Is Make-up included?

 A make-up artist is available for an additional $350, if requested.  It is not automatically included with any Scene.

• Are Wardrobe and props provided?

Wardrobe: Special request wardrobe, Medieval armor, ER surgical scrubs, a policeman’s uniform, must be provided by the client.  
Props: We will always try to provide simple props that we feel are appropriate to your scene. The client however is responsible for any specific and specialized props.