Online video website The Daily Reel (TDR) has jumped onboard the social networking scene with the release of “ReeledIn”, a new feature on its website.

ReeledIn is primarily for film makers wanting to expose their work and connect with the people who matter, says the company’s blog.

“Noobs” (users new to online video making) are also encouraged to join and access expert knowledge. TDR hope to attract more polished video producers than the large sites such as MySpace and YouTube.

The carrot for quality video producers to join up is the fact major talent agencies and production companies will have a presence on ReeledIn. The site features “jobs” and “pitch request” sections and, similar to Sony’s Crackle.com, makes the claim users may just get their “big break”.

ReeledIn’s Benefits

New users to ReeledIn can register as either “Creative” (i.e. those that make videos) or “Employers” (i.e. those that might want people who make videos). It’s been reported that talent agency UTA Online are already setup on the site.

In addition to industry exposure, ReeledIn offer forums dealing with video tips, software tips and how-to tutorials as well as the opportunity to form groups (“crews” as the site refers to it) with other users with similar skills and specialties.

No doubt die-hard TDR fans will rejoice in the new social networking functionalities, but perhaps TDR is just another frame in the ever lengthening movie reel of online video sites – some which inevitably may end up on the cutting room floor. Well done to TDR for trying to be a little unique in any case.

[Via NYTimes.com][ReeledIn]

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