An Actor’s demo reel is their calling card — the most important tool for securing representation, landing auditions, and booking roles.

In Los Angeles, professionally produced reels often cost $3,000+

In the Lab, we deliver that access and build it with you — without the L.A. price tag.

Layer by layer. Moment to moment.

WHAT’S IN THE LAB?

Preparation — Carefully curated film & tv scenes sent to you and a scene partner in advance.

Exploration — A focused and supportive space built on deep listening, bold risk-taking, natural behavior, and truthful scene work.

Industry Insight & Strategy — Practical guidance on auditions, self tapes, demo reels, and more.

On-Camera Coaching — 20 years of experience coaching actors and teaching technique.

FIlming Day — High-end cinema and sound equipment shot by a professional film crew

Your Scene Delivered — Editing, & sound design with HD Footage and a quick turnaround.

Graduating with a B.F.A. in Acting from S.M.U., Adam Bartley appeared on stages all over the country including New York City, Chicago, and more. Adam is most well known for his portrayal of Deputy Ferguson in LONGMIRE while most recently starring as Byron in NIGHT SKY alongside Oscar winner’s J.K. Simmons & Sissy Spacek. Adam played major roles on LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY, NCIS: LA,THIS IS US, JUSTIFIED, CRIMINAL MINDS, BONES, LUCIFER, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, SNOWFALL, THE MAGICIANS, CANDY, KINDRED, GREY’S ANATOMY, CHICAGO MED & studio films like ANNABELLE: CREATION, and the Academy Award nominated film, VICE.