Build Your Perfect

Sizzle Reel.

Why make a Sizzle?

A sizzle reel is the perfect format to showcase you or your project.

A sizzle is about feel and creating excitement. It can take many forms. Clients approach with a desire to sell their series, gain new members to their organization, engage potential sponsors, show proof-of-concept, spotlight product features, or highlight their talents.

Sizzle reels can be flashy, raw, serene, moving, or glossy. They can be fast-paced or left to breathe. Let the subject matter dictate the pace. Shorter is generally better, but rules are made to be broken, as you’ll see in one example.

Some projects come in fully formed. Others require scheduling a shoot, or need a script. I create graphics (animations, titles, and transitional elements), find music (create music if necessary), provide color correction, and of course edit the video.

Michael De Lazzer, DGA, MPEG

“I tap into decades of experience to bring your vision to life.”

The Gold Standard

  • 10-time Emmy Winner

  • Directors Guild of America

  • Motion Picture Editors Guild

  • Writer of thousands of broadcast network scripts

  • Corporate, Broadcast, and Social Media

  • Davinci, Adobe Creative Suite, Avid

  • Professional Photography & Videography

  • Motion Graphics & Color Correction

  • AI Workflows (Music, Voiceover, Graphics)

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    9/9/25

    Keltie Knight Sizzle

    This sizzle highlights the exceptional talent and personality of the client.

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    8/19/25

    Photography Sizzle for Instagram

    This sizzle was made to promote my real estate photography business and engage potential clients on instagram. Sizzles can be vertical.

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    4/9/25

    Editorial Sizzle

    My editorial sizzle reel, showcasing my work as a director, editor, photographer, and producer in the entertainment and news fields.

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    3/2/25

    Save The Thoroughbreds Sizzle

    A long-form, emotional sizzle to raise awareness and funds for a horse rescue that had lost its lease. More of a mini-documentary than a true sizzle, but an excellent example of a different style.

  • 3/1/19

    MaltinFest Sizzle

    The purpose of this sizzle was to engage sponsors and potential vendors for their event.

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    12/13/18

    Visionary Women Sizzle

    The goal of this sizzle was to engage women to join the organization and draw sponsors.

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    11/13/18

    Tracking Tails Sizzle

    This sizzle was a proof-of-concept pilot to sell a project into series.

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    3/8/15

    Rocsi Diaz Sizzle

    Another talent sizzle showcasing the on-camera charm and electric personality of the host.

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