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There is a long list of testimonials on this page, too many to read through, but we did not want to just pick out a handful - listing them all means we can be as transparent as possible. To add a comment about your experience at Round Island use the form below.

     
   
 
   
     

 

"Round Island is without doubt the best showreel service around - friendly and efficient - second to none. I could not be happier with my showreel, you have done an excellent job and I tell every actor I meet, if you need a showreel, Round Island is the place to go! Joan Hodges
 

"I sent the showreel off to the casting director and I'm happy to tell you that I got the lead role and will be shooting the feature film in Cape Town for 6 weeks from this Wednesday. Thanks you so much. I shall be back - again and again!" Nina Lucy Wylde

 

"Ben at Round Island can't be bettered for the work he does and his prices. I'm really pleased with his work for me. There's plenty of Showreel companies out there but if you want the best look no further than Round Island".  David Hampshire

 

"Round Island blows the competition out of the water...Why pay more, when you can get excellence, professionalism, expertise, a speedy service AND affordability in one package? In fact, after doing a thorough comparison of every professional showreel company with regard to quality and price, Round Island comes up trumps and ticks all the boxes. My reel is better than I could have imagined. Thank you."  Vanessa Stevenson

 

"I choose Round Island to do my showreel because of the number of good things I had been told by friends in the industry. To say I am delighted with the end product would be an understatement, Ben was fantastic throughout the process and I would whole heartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a first class showreel."  Rob Jarvis

 

"Round Island is the best showreel editing company in the market. They offer the best quality service with honesty, experience, and professional standards being their benchmark. Ben is a superb editor and you watch your footage, literally in front of your eyes, turn from disconnected scenes into a smooth, slick, professional showreel. I would recommend Round Island to anyone & you can contact me direct to prove it: rachael_fagan@hotmail.com." Rachael Fagan

 

"Round Island is a jewel in the business. They offer integrity and a keen creative eye, Ben's expertise makes the whole process easy and fun"  Nicholas Ashley

 

"Round Island is Brilliant! Ben worked his magic on the clips I brought him and transformed them into an amazing showreel. He is a genius and I will be recommending him to every actor I know. I also got my agent the very next day from sending them my showreel!"  Tara Quinn

 

“I would never hesitate to recommend Round Island to a client wanting a good showreel. Not only are their show reels of a very high quality, they are quick, professional and great value for money” Jessica Jones, Global Artists

 

"Thank you so much. I'm very happy with the service you provided for me. It was simply outstanding and excellent value for money. In future I will be editing all my showreel work at Round Island. I'll be recommending your services."  Melanie Beckley

 

"A thorough and efficient one-to-one service, Round Island give such a personal service and really listen to your needs - and such good value for money! Sitting in on the editing process allows you to appreciate the real skill and technical expertise needed to create a successful showreel and I was delighted with the finished product. You get to use your own creative input into the way the material is put together as well as getting sound advice from someone who really knows the industry - Ben has direct contact with casting directors and knows exactly what they'll want to see from your work so you can be confident that what is being produced is of the best professional standard. I am so excited and thrilled with the finished product, as is my agent!"  Emily Bowker

 

"Round Island is without a doubt the best service around. Fast, efficient, friendly and great value for money. I'm actually enjoying watching my own showreel without gagging! I'm telling everyone I know. Thank you so much."  Michael Redston

 

"Round Island offers a professional, friendly, personalised service and at extremely competitive rates. I thoroughly recommend Round Island to any actor wanting to get their showreel edited".  Eleanor Lamb

 

"An absolutely amazing experience. Both Guy and Ben are such wonderful guys. Ben worked so fast on my showreel and has a great eye for editing. Guy (Voicereels) made me feel completely at ease in front of the microphone and gave great direction. I would highly recommend both of them, they are fantastic at what they do."  Alexandra B Harris

 

"Absolutely amazing! I'm so happy with the end result of my show reel I can't wait to show everybody! So professional and I was delighted to be offered a range of herbal teas! Would thoroughly recommend Round Island as you will certainly won't be disappointed."  Clare Cavele

 

"What can I say about Ben other than he is a true legend. Not only did he make me feel very comfortable, his knowledge of what a showreel should be and look like is second to none. Nothing seemed to phase him during the process - when ideas presented themselves, he would always give them a shot. It's precisely that reason why I have a showreel that I am extremely proud of."  Frank C. Keogh

 

"After doing a lot of research Round Island seemed perfect for me. The website was straight forward and simple, and the prices were extremely reasonable. What was most important for me was being there during the edit - I was very impressed how Round Island totally supported this. I have to admit I'm very particular when it comes to what I want and I'm very glad to say that all my expectations were surpassed! Ben is amazingly talented at what he does. He knows exactly what is needed to make a showreel successful. As well as his array of technical talents, Ben is such a friendly guy as well. I cannot recommend Round Island enough."  Sean Ryder Wolf

 

"I felt like I could completely trust all the suggestions and advice I was given during the process. Any requests and suggestions of my own were dealt with swiftly, and both my agent and I are very happy with the end result. I would happily recommend Round Island to anyone else needing a showreel."  Rhoda Montemayor

 

"I'm really pleased that I chose Round Island to edit my new presenter reel and update my actor reel...Ben was creative, thorough and quick! His advice was excellent and I'll be going back again soon...I recommend Round Island to anyone!"  Geoff Cotton

 

"I am so impressed with the results from my session with Round Island. The personal and open approach allowed me to be involved in every aspect of the editing and selection...Ben was very willing to offer advice which as a recent graduate was really beneficial. I couldn't be happier with the results - I will definitely be going back in the future!"  Sophie Bickerstaff

 

"I was really happy with my showreel. It was tailored specifically for me and designed very differently to any other showreels I have seen. Ben was friendly and made me feel completely at ease so we could work through the showreel together. Quick, high-quality and well worth the money, I would recommend Round Island to anyone!" Dan Connolly

 

"Round Island offer a fantastic service that is unbelievable value for money. What's so wonderful is Ben's knowledge of the industry and his understanding of what casting directors want to see. I highly recommend him." Ruth Leah

 

"Ben went beyond my expectations! I didn't know where to start and his genius and talent made everything seem so easy! I would and will recommend him to anyone and everyone who feels daunted by showreels! He's a magician and I'm super happy with the results!"  Rachael Hayden

 

"Categorically the best showreel service I have ever come across. After wasting time and money on substandard showreels in the past it was a joy to have someone offering an all round wonderful service for such amazing value for money."  Samantha Whittaker

 

"Your attention to detail is remarkable. I'll be recommending your friendly, thorough service to all in search of compiling a showreel"  Richard Kiess

 

"Attention to detail should be Ben's mantra at Round Island, as this ran through the whole session and provides me with a showreel that I'm eager to send to casting directors and anyone else I can get to watch it!  Thanks Ben - will not hesitate in recommending you"  Nicola Marsland

 

"Many thanks for a first class service, my agent and I are very, very pleased with my showreel and I enjoyed working in such a relaxed and helpful atmosphere. I am already recommending you and will be coming back to you for all those updates!"  Connor Williams

 

"I have already recommended Round Island's service to others, not only because of the reasonable cost, but also because the difficulties I had anticipated in editing my own showreel were easily solved by Ben's skill and sound advice"  Paul Hurstfield

 

"Round Island run a fantastic showreel service and I cannot recommended them enough! I was dreading someone else trudging through all my material but Ben made everything pain free and so easy! The value for money is really incredible and you will walk away with a highly professional and superb showreel...Thanks Ben! I will be coming back time and time again for updates"  Natalie Overs

 

"Excellent service, super showreel and extremely affordably priced!"  Ursula Early

 

"Round island take all the mystery and guess work out of putting together a showreel, in relaxed, friendly surroundings"  Graham Cruz

 

"You did an awesome job!"  David Blakeley

 

"Ben at Round Island is a magician. I got a superb, sharp, professionally edited showreel at a competitive price and faultless service. I would recommend Round Island to anyone"  Patsy Prince

 

"The most professional, classy and friendly showreel service around, creating an individually tailored showreel for un-beatable value for money." Clementine Wade

 

I can't thank Ben at Round Island enough. His suggestions before I went for my consultation were very helpful, and when I got there, he had obviously prepared well. I tried to find something to disagree with in his suggestions during the consultation, but to be honest, everything he said made perfect sense and his ideas all worked. I ended up with a showreel that was well-thought out, well edited and linked from one clip to the next. His use of audio as well as visual cues was great, and the whole thing works together. Now it's up to me."  Steve Hay

 

"Thank you so much for fulfilling the brief on my showreel perfectly. You did a fantastic job. My reel is better than I could have hoped for"  Ceri Jerome

 

"If you're thinking of acquiring a showreel Round Island is the place to come. Ben is fast and efficient and knows what is required. He suggests what he feels will work best while always listening to his client wishes. Thank you for an excellent, cost-effective service"  David Hampshire

 

"Outstanding in every way. My showreel is AWESOME"  Annie Ashdown

 

"I found the whole experience relaxed, professional and straightforward. The work was done quickly, imaginatively and with great insight into what makes an Excellent showreel as opposed to a good showreel. The whole experience was a pleasure and I would recommend Round Island unhesitatingly"  Sarah Ford

 

"Ben at Round Island redefines the actors showreel. If you want excellence at affordable prices, this is it. Every actor should know about him" Irene Bradshaw

 

 "I was really impressed with the amount of time dedicated to my showreel - I almost felt like I should pay more! Fantastic advice, assistance and service!...Thanks for all your hard work"  Catherine Rowney

 

"I was really happy with Round Island, the quality of my showreel was fantastic and I found the service to be very helpful. I would definitely recommend them and will be using them again in the future"  Samantha Kidd

 

"Thanks a million for today. It was a pleasure to sit & watch a genius at work & at the same time feel very much involved & part of it all"  Jack Merivale

 

"Ben at Round Island was absolutely in tune with what I wanted and was constructively and creatively very helpful in achieving it. I'm delighted with the result and can't recommend him highly enough. (The coffee was very good, too!)"  Peter Mair

 

"This was the first time I had had a showreel edited and I made the right choice choosing Round Island. It's definitely value for money and in no longer than 2 hours Ben turned my footage into a professional showreel... I am very happy and I would recommend Round Island to any actor"  Kayleigh Alwill

 

"Incredibly helpful and well worth the little he charges for the quality service"  Layla Amir-Soleymani

 

"Round island provided a thoroughly professional, personal, efficient and well priced service, I would definitely recommend them and would use Round Island again"  Beth Evans

 

"Just had my showreel updated with Round Island and as always the service I received was fantastic. My new footage was added to my existing reel quickly and seamlessly and I received expert advice on which scenes to include. My updated showreel is better than ever."  Felicity Rhys

 

"I found out about Round Island just by searching Google. The showreel service is excellent! I was completely satisfied by the end of the session and impressed that I had my reel burned to DVD to take home the same day! The service was friendly, relaxed, and very professional. I shall definitely be going back in the future. It's the best £80 I've spent toward my career all year. Thank you."  Laura Evans

 

"A fantastic friendly service. I am so impressed with my Showreel, I'll be recommending Round Island to all of my friends. A quality service at an exceptionally low price, there's no need to look around, this really is a good deal!"  Anna Westford

 

"Fast, friendly and efficient.  A great service at an an amazing price.  Highly recommended"  Angus King

 

"Ben at Round Island made a very daunting process easy, fun and creative. I am thrilled with the end result and highly recommend the service." Nicola Mycroft

 

"The service was very professional, very fast and at a very fair price. My reel turned out way better than I expected! And great advice on my pictures and CV too. Thanx!"  Mimoun Oaissa

 

"Thanks for your work on my showreel - I am so pleased with it. Thanks too for your dedication - I'm really impressed by the way you continue to look after your clients after the showreel has been created. Best wishes and thanks again! Brilliant stuff."  Daniel Weyman

 

"Round Island gives an excellent all round service from editing to supplying suitable music and graphics to help promote you to your best advantage. Sound advice is given on style and content, taking into consideration the types of characters your are playing and the genres of your clips. Ben does his best to highlight the contrasts in your performance"  Mairi McHaffie

 

"Time waits for no actor. Stop lurking and get in touch with Round Island today. Seriously." Ian Cairns

 

"Round Island are top of my list when it comes to making a showreel."  Daniel James

 

"I am thrilled with my showreel. Ben at Round Island really took on board my ideas and direction for the reel whilst balancing this out with contributions and ideas of his own. The whole process was thoroughly enjoyable, I now have a professional reel and it was excellent value for money."  Charlotte Thornton

 

"I was in awe of Ben's skill and totally trusted that he would make the best of my showreel. After my friends watched the reel it inspired them to book their sessions with Round Island."  Alarna Carr

 

"I would highly recommend Ben and Round Island for a professional showreel and service. He really looks after you and has your best interests at heart as opposed to churning the material out, and has very good creative input. I am very pleased with the results."  David Hinton

 

"Ben provides a fantastic, professional, friendly service at a very reasonable price. He has a great eye and an actor's instinct for what will work well on a showreel. I can't recommend him enough!"  Peter Ormond

 

"Ben offers an outstanding service....such efficiency, generosity with time and attention to detail... He recognises an actors strengths and individuality! I am thrilled with the result!"  Lucy laVey

 

"If you want a high class, professional and affordable reel then look no further than Round Island. Ben is a genius when it comes to showreels and a lovely guy to boot! I would recommend him to anyone."  Caroline Oakes

 

"I'd thoroughly recommend Round Island as a company to construct and edit an actor's showreels. A quick turn round, high quality, value for money and a very professional service. I'm extremely happy with the product."  Ewan Ross

 

"If you need a slick and professional showreel that raises an awareness and interest in you as an actor, then look no further than Round Island. Ben knows exactly how to get the best possible footage across to casting directors, agents etc. You know straight away that your in good hands, and with such excellent value for money, why go anywhere else."  Peter Brad-Leigh

 

"I had a good impression about Round Island right from the start, from the first email and from the website. I wasn't disappointed! The service provided was highly professional, I never felt pushed for time or that I was given a sales pitch. I really felt Ben was doing his best to make sure I was 100% happy with the result. And I am! I'll recommend Round Island to all my mates. And it was good really value too! I'm completely happy with the experience."  Alice Margaroli

 

"I can't fault Round Island on any level."  Graham Hornsby

 

"From the moment Ben at Round Island began sifting through my film material I knew my work was in safe hands and that I would go away happy, I didn't know how much, but I am delighted with my showreel! His application to the job was fantastic. I could see the creative and organisational editing juices working hard the whole way through and there was no let up until the job was done. He understands the needs and requirements of his clients and how to help us get the best results from what we have to offer."  James Sutherland

 

"The session itself was a fun and relaxing experience and being able to see and edit my footage straight away was invaluable. Knowing I had a good amount of time (and it wasn't costing me the earth) to get the showreel I wanted took a huge weight off my mind. It was clear to see that Ben knew his stuff and his input, honesty and advice on scene selection and editing was second to none. I now have a showreel I am extremely confident with."  Mark Homer

 

"I would recommend Round Island to anyone without hesitation. The epitome of professionalism, full of intelligent ideas, yet entirely amenable, Ben even made the whole experience fun! I'm so excited by my reel that I want to show it off to everyone, so I couldn't ask for more!"  Lorna Doyle

 

“The service from Round Island was exceptional. The whole process was made really straightforward and I really appreciated the guidance and advice. I’m very happy with the finished product and will be highly recommending this service to all my fellow thespians!”  Sally Walsh

 

"I've done a lot of movies and it's a daunting task wading through all that work but Ben at Round Island made the whole process quick and painless. He has an incredible knack of cutting right to the heart of what casting directors want to see. I am thrilled with the result."  Patrick Lyster

 

"Thank you Round Island. What a bargain! It really is unbelievable value when you look around at what other people are charging. Not only have I ended up with a top quality showreel but the whole experience was completely painless and really good fun!"  Kate Bell

 

"Thanks so much for yesterday! It was such a fun day. You were so patient, with such an attention to detail and I am thrilled with the results." Leandra Ashton

 

"Ben at Round Island was efficient, friendly and paid great attention to detail. I really appreciated his advice as he has a knack of knowing what you would like from your showreel even when you are not sure yourself! I'll certainly be recommending this fast, professional and affordable service."  Becky George

 

"Professional, affordable and great quality service."  Jennifer Redston

 

"Thanks very much for my showreel - I'm really pleased with it; and have had lots of positive comments from people I've shown it to. I was very comfortable with the process, and felt that you produced the showreel I wanted - through listening to my concerns as well as giving some good advice. I would wholeheartedly recommend Round Island - great value for money."  Alexander Giles

 

"Thank you for all your work on my showreel today. You were extremely patient and unbelievable value for money! I was particularly impressed with your eye for detail and your capacity to so quickly appreciate the rhythm and pace of the showreel I desired. I left feeling I had something which I would be proud to send out and that represented me well. I would be delighted to recommend you to anyone who needs a showreel, and I certainly will."  Marianne March

 

"Thanks once again for your prompt and excellent duplication of my showreel. I have been spreading the word."  Anthony Houghton

 

"A fast, efficient and accommodating service. Ben at Round Island went the extra mile to make sure I had exactly what I wanted and I felt I could trust his opinion. At excellent value for money, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Round Island."  Maisie Bryceland

 

"An EXCELLENT experience - Round Island deserves every great comment on this website. The session is a breeze, a real two-way process, with someone who has great expertise and knowledge but is also mindful of what you the client want."  Tina Waller

 

"Ben at Round Island was extremely easy and pleasant to work...excellent value for money and totally free from the pressure of having to rush to come up with a showreel quickly as the £'s clock up! The DVD presentation was very professional. I would highly recommend Round Island to any actor!"  Lesley Cook

 

"Ben at Round Island provides a wonderful service in his creative and imaginative composition of showreels - and superb value too!"  Anton Alexander

 

"I found Round Island methodical and conscientious and very aware of what worked on screen. They were able to advise on the most appropriate balance and order of clips. I very much appreciated this considered and professional approach."  Michael Grinter

 

"I thoroughly recommend Round Island. The service was excellent with great attention to detail. In addition, the atmosphere was positive, pleasant and unrushed...I will definitely be using Round Island again!"  Emma Jean

 

"A very smooth process from a pile of different material to one slick product in a couple of hours. Ben at Round Island works with great care and attention to detail."  Kaye Quinley

 

"I needed to get a showreel together last minute for a specific casting director, and Round Island bent over backwards to help me. I am so pleased with the result and was so grateful to work with an editor who fully understands what directors/producers and casting directors are looking for. His advice was spot on."  Abby Hollick

 

"I am so please with my showreel, what a great service, very professional and great value for money. Anyone who is thinking of getting a showreel done go to Round Island - you will not be disappointed."  Lorraine Hodgson

 

"I was very impressed with how you identified the good bits of my assorted footage and am very pleased with the end result which I feel sure will help me to get more work."  Patrick Bird

 

"Ben is exceptionally fast in his editing and has excellent experienced advice about what looks good in a showreel. I was very happy with what we put together and ended up getting duplicates because they were very cost effective and looked so professional."  Naomi Taylor

 

"An excellent service which perfectly complements Chrys Salt's showreel class at the Actors Centre. I felt truly enabled as an actor by the sensitive way you helped me create an effective showreel from my existing work."  Fiona Branson

 

"I wasn’t altogether sure of what I wanted from my showreel. But with guidance and a commitment to excellence, I now have a showreel ready for distribution. I found the whole process fascinating. Many thanks to Round Island for offering such a highly professional, value for money, service."  Keith Parry

 

"Round Island have a great eye for detail when editing, know how to make the best of your screen work and have a strong knowledge of exactly what is required for an effective & professional product. My reel has had some great feedback - I regularly recommend Round Island to friends and colleagues."  Zoë Robinson

 

"Round Island is definitely the place to go to get your showreel done. I am so happy with the results. The whole process was quick, professional, and at such a good price. I received advise and captured exactly what I was looking for. Excellent service!"  Majken Christensen

 

"The service was absolutely excellent. I came away with a great showreel, exactly to my specifications, and plenty of copies all at a great price. I cannot recommend Round Island enough."  Joel Dommett

 

"I am extremely pleased with the showreel - it was exactly how I pictured it, plus it's excellent value for money, which is very rare these days. Thank you... I will definitely be using you again in the future." Emily Hartridge

 

"Thank you so very much. I have just watched the final DVD and it is fantastic.  A huge thank you... and the artwork on the surface of the DVD is brilliant. One of the many other great things about Round Island is that you can update your show reel very easily. Re-editing is painless and wont cost you a fortune either! I thoroughly recommend them"  Annabel Reid

 

"I will strongly recommend Round Island to anyone I meet - the work is of the highest standard."  Rebecca Steel 

 

"Round Island offers a fantastic service incorporating care, precision, professionalism and Intelligent editing."  Jane Scott

 

"I'm so pleased with the service you provided; it's personal, professional and so reasonable. I was especially pleased at the moderate charge for the duplicates, a small fraction of what I was quoted by other showreel companies. I will spread the word."  David Forest

 

"Thanks Round Island. What a bargain! It really is unbelievable value when you look around at what other people are charging. Not only have I ended up with a top quality showreel but the whole experience was completely painless and really good fun!"  Kate Bell

 

''After receiving such an excellent showreel from Round Island, I didn't think twice about asking them to do my duplicate copies also. So I did and I received a perfect, prompt service, yet again! Thanks Ben.''  Kate Bell

 

"Round Island were fantastic. Ben was professional, friendly, patient & he gave me lots of useful advice! I was incredibly pleased with the final result, he's definitely the one I'll go back to in the future. I truly recommend him! Bravissimo!"  Valentina Cartago

 

"Fast, efficient service with a great understanding of what actors need. Fantastic looking showreel. The best deal in town, couldn't recommend you more highly." Ali Amad

 

"Really happy with my finished showreel. Ben is very quick and efficient and is really great for advice on what should go and what should stay. He makes it all look very easy. A very professional end product."  Sarah-Jayne Steed

 

"I had a really creative, calm and enjoyable editing session with Ben at Round Island to create a new showreel. I recommend Ben and his gear to anyone and look forward to working with him again." Simon Duff

 

"Round Island offered me lots of great advice & showed me various examples of what might work for me. Very patient, friendly, professional and great value for money!"  Jacqui-Lee Pryce

 

"I had put the process of getting my showreel done off for ages, but Round Island made the experience painless, exciting and invigorating - and a quick one too! He made me feel at ease & made me realise the full potential of my work. I highly recommend him to all actors."  Mahny Webster

 

"Having my showreel edited by Ben at Round Island was a very positive experience as he is so professional and patient. He listened to all my ideas and concerns and gave me much appreciated advice on what works best and what doesn't to make my reel as interesting and watchable as possible. Ben worked in an efficient and well-organised way that makes him stand out."  Jennifer Karen

 

"I had a lot of footage for my showreels and website and didn't know what to use and how to put it together. Ben at Round Island patiently scrutinised all my material with me and then edited it into a professional presentational package quickly and painlessly. What you receive in service and end product is extremely financially competitive."  Jonathan Mcdermott

 

"A very professional and friendly service at a great rate. Would highly recommend to any actor."  Marcus McSorley

 

"Ben did an excellent job on my presenting showreel. I'm so happy with the final product. He's a star!"  Ambur Khan

 

"Excellent service. Great value. Invaluable advice. Thank you."  Nicholas Gasson

 

"A first class service with a first class result. The thoughtful editing and high quality production of Round Island's showreels makes the whole process exceptional value for money."  Pauline Whitaker

 

“A fantastic service individually tailored to your needs. It was great to be so totally involved in the process as it meant that my own ideas could be enhanced by Ben's experience & technical genius!"  Sophie Osborne

 

“You provided a marvellous service with real sensitivity to the scenes and genial editing, I am very pleased!"  Cristina Catalina

 

“A personal service from start to finish; Round Island built my showreel from scratch rather than sticking to a set formula, so I've ended up with a product that not only makes the most of my work but is also totally unique."  Felicity Rhys

 

“Round Island provides a service that is both fantastically priced and hugely efficient. Ben has a knack of knowing what will look or sound most effective but always respects that the final decision lies with the actor. I left with a professional looking and excellently edited showreel that I’m confident will greatly enhance my chances of getting work."  Andrew McGuiness

 

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