the reel deal
NEED ON-CAMERA EXPOSURE?
On the Rocks Films offers customizable reel scene packages that are cost effective! Any actor seeking film or television work will be helped by being able to showcase themselves and their work on camera. We all come from an acting background and completely understand the industry’s needs when it comes to casting and finding representation. We know how much this matters!
THE PROCESS & TESTIMONIALS
Meet with On the Rocks Films and writer, Melanie Waldron about what characters and styles you would like to portray on screen. Are you the next attorney on Law and Order? or are you more of a comedian a la Modern Family? What is your dream film role? We will write custom scenes for you. Our Director of Photography will filter the look and style, whether it be drama, or comedy, for either a film or tv feel.
Melanie Waldron (Actor Reel Writer/Director) is a New York actor, director, writer and coach. She has a passion for writing original material inspired by and written for the actors she works with. Melanie produced, wrote and directed the short film The Blizzard in 2016. As an actor and dancer she toured the world with Broadway’s Chicago, where she met her wife! Melanie has worked with On the Rocks as an actor as well, co-starring in the short film The Power of Deliberate Intent. She is involved with the Matthew Corozine Acting Studio and has been a creative consultant on numerous workshops and readings in NYC.
What People Are Saying
“From Day One Matt Simpkins listened. He understood the project intimately and offered full, honest advice on how to achieve my goals, all within the my planned budget. He held my hand when I needed it and pushed me out of the nest when I needed it. And when he didn't have the answer he knew who did. On set, his extensive knowledge of cinema and camera technique was rivaled only by his insane eye for color, light and frame. The production team he assembled was utterly top-notch. He is also one of the more patient people I know. Greg Roderick is some sort of wizard. On set, his thoroughness and attention to detail kept us on task and on schedule. In post, right out of the gate, his first pass was loaded with care and nuance. His sense of timing and pacing is finely tuned. His ability to articulate constructive dialogue, offer and take suggestions, all without any hint of ego is further proof of his exceptional skills as an editor.”
— MATTHEW CHARLES THOMPSON (ACTOR, WRITER, PRODUCER)
"Melanie was AMAZING! She is sooo organized and kept us all on track. Not only did she write our scenes, she directed them as well. She came to set knowing exactly what she wanted and how to make it happen. I could not have dreamed of a better experience!"
— CORREY WEST (BROADWAY PERFORMER)
“Melanie is the consummate all hat-wearer. After we met, she tailor-made scenes for me that we felt would best feature me; she wrote and directed them with efficiency and ease. I was delighted. Working with her relieved a ton of stress revolving around the seemingly daunting task of putting a reel together. Melanie made it fun and easy and I'm so happy with the end results.”
— RYAN STEER (ACTOR, PRODUCER)
"I was delighted to work with Melanie as writer/director of five reel scenes in which I was acting and producing. Melanie’s writing is clever and her direction is creative, yet clear. She brought the most out of me as an actor and the best out of our productions as director."
— DEREK NICOLETTO (ACTOR, SINGER, SONGWRITER)