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Speaker Demo Reel & Video Production Companies
A demo reel is a short, edited video that shows event planners and speaker bureaus what you are like on stage. For most bookings it is the first thing a decision-maker watches, often before they read your bio or check your fee.
You need one as soon as you are pitching paid keynotes. Full-length keynote footage helps too, because many planners want to see an unedited stretch of you with a live audience. The short answer: speaker-focused producers such as Cicospace, Outspeak Media and 90 Seconds film keynotes and cut them into reels and short clips, and tools like Castmagic help you repurpose recordings you already have.
Demo Reel & Video Companies
Producers that specialize in filming keynotes and cutting demo reels and social clips. Listings are independent businesses, not endorsements.
Outspeak MediaProduces story-based speaker demo reels, keynote recap videos and short social clips cut from a speaker’s talks.outspeakmedia.com
90 SecondsA global video production platform offering multi-camera keynote capture and studio-filmed thought leadership videos, edited into full-length and short cuts.90seconds.com
CastmagicAn AI tool that turns recorded talks, podcasts and webinars into transcripts, summaries, social posts and clips.castmagic.io
Before You Hire a Video Producer
Ask to see reels they have cut for other speakers, not just commercial work. A good speaker reel shows you with a real audience, includes moments of laughter or reaction, and makes your topic clear within the first few seconds.
Ask whether they film at a live event or on a simulated stage, how many cameras they use, and how room audio is captured, since poor sound sinks more reels than poor picture. Confirm who owns the raw footage, how many rounds of revisions are included, and whether short vertical clips for social media are part of the project.
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Demo Reel FAQ
How long should a speaker demo reel be?
Most reels run a few minutes. Keep it short enough that a busy planner watches to the end, and keep full keynote footage available for those who want to see more.
Can I make a demo reel without a live event?
Yes. Some producers film on a simulated stage with an invited audience. Real event footage with genuine audience reactions is usually more convincing, so use it when you have it.
Do I need a demo reel to be represented by Amplify Speakers?
Strong candidates for representation usually have professional-quality video, either a demo reel or full keynote footage. See the representation page for what we look for.
Companies listed here are independent businesses that speakers often use. A listing is not an endorsement or a partnership, so review each one to decide whether it fits your goals and budget.