Cinematic 10-second book trailer reels and author video intros — crafted once and delivered to spec for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook & LinkedIn.
We turn your book into a short, cinematic reel — your characters given a face, your world a mood — built for the format every feed rewards.
Scroll-stopping
The first second earns the next nine — motion and mood that stop the thumb.
Made for every feed
One story, reformatted to each platform's exact specs — no cropping, no guesswork.
Distinctly yours
No templates. Your tone, your genre, your voice — grown from your own pages.
Example book trailer reels
See a character take their first breath.
Thriller
Reliable in Bohol
Valerie Goldsilk & Julian Stagg
Thriller
The Division
Ben Kennedy
Romance
A Letter in Lavender
Sophie Marlowe
Sci-Fi
The Sirius Protocol
Nathaniel Crane
One reel, every platform
See your reel built to spec
Tap a platform to reframe the same video to its required size.
Reliable in Bohol
9:16
Select platform
Instagram Reels
Same story — delivered at the right size for where you post.
Aspect ratio
9:16
Resolution
1080 × 1920
Orientation
Vertical
Best length
10s
Reels & Stories — fills the mobile screen edge to edge.
How it works
Three steps to a reel.
01
Share your story
Tell us about your book, your character and the feeling you want readers to have.
02
We craft the scene
We script, design and animate a cinematic 10-second reel, tuned to your genre.
03
Post everywhere
Specify your reel for your social platform. Post it, pin it, captivate readers.
Packages
Simple pricing, cinematic results.
Choose how far your reel travels — from one platform to the full set.
Single platform
£135
Your reel in one format, sized for the platform that matters most to you.
Most popular
Multi-platform
£225
Three formats so your reel fits cleanly across the platforms you use.
Full set
£295
Every format — 9:16, 1:1, 4:5 and 16:9 — ready for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Pre payment is required before go ahead.
What you get
We reply to your enquiry with an instruction sheet for you to complete that helps our creatives understand your book. Pre payment is required before go ahead. Once we receive your completed form and payment we begin work, with a typical turnaround of 7 days. You'll then review two watermarked reels via a private preview link and choose your favourite, with any tweaks. On approval we send the full-resolution 1080p MP4 in the format or formats you've chosen.
About v2p
Made by people who know story and screen.
The creative team have been in the broadcasting and web industry for over 30 years. They have international experience in both studio and cinematic production. As published authors too, they know the power of moving video to inspire a reader of your book — it is the hook that gives essence to your content.
Questions, answered
Everything you need to know
What is a book trailer reel?
A book trailer reel is a short, cinematic video — around 10 seconds — that captures a book's mood, characters and world to stop readers scrolling on social media. v2p creates them for authors and delivers them ready for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Can you make a book trailer for TikTok, Instagram or YouTube?
Yes. Every reel is delivered in each platform's required format — 9:16 vertical for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, 1:1 square for LinkedIn and 4:5 portrait for Facebook — so it's ready to post.
What is v2p?
v2p is a studio that creates cinematic 10-second video introductions for authors. We turn your book's characters, mood and world into a short, scroll-stopping reel built for social media.
How long are the videos?
Each intro is about 10 seconds — the sweet spot for Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts, where the first seconds decide whether a reader keeps watching.
Which platforms do you deliver for?
Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn. We can deliver your reel in each platform's required format — 9:16 vertical, 1:1 square, 4:5 portrait and 16:9 landscape — so it's ready to post.
How much does it cost?
Reels start at £135 for a single platform, £225 for multiple platforms, or £295 for the full set across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn. Each commission includes two watermarked reels to choose from, with the full-resolution MP4 (1080p) delivered on selection.
How do I get started?
Email info@v2p.com with your book title, genre and the feeling you want readers to walk away with. We'll reply with examples, timings and pricing.
Let's begin
Let's bring your book to life.
Tell us about your book — we'll reply with examples, pricing and the commissioning form that walks you through the process.
