About the Founder

The founder Casey Lee, has been in the industry for over 25 years as an actor, he is known for the feature film "True Crime" Directed by Clint Eastwood, and the international hit movie hit "White Chicks" where he played the role of Tony, with the Wayans Brother, also known from CSI Miami, Girl Friends, and The Wayans brothers show and more...

Lee has been an acting teacher since 2015', founder of The CL Actors Lab. Helping actors become artist. Coaching actors to success like Quincy Isaiah of HBO's Winning Time". who plays the lead role of Magic Johnson.

Lee is also the founder of "Proud Creator" the #1 monthly Networking event in Hollywood for artist, Actors, Producers, Director, Writers, Musicians, Dancers and more,

Need a Reel, is Lee's continuation of helping actors build a great foundation. Students would often say Lee, "I Need a Reel". So Lee decided to start "Need A Reel" No stranger to writing and directing, Lee has directed over 10 short films, including Half a dozen music videos, even having one of his music video premiere on BET networks, and with over half a million views on YouTube.

The says the advantage to booking reels with Need a Reel, besides the great quality, but the attention to detail he gives to each reel. The coaching, and direction is something he excels at after being a successful actor in Hollywood and a teacher for almost a decade now.

So if you "NEED A REEL" Let's make it happen!