On-Camera Self-Tape Sessions
Mondays |18:10 - 20:10
Please arrive slightly before.
What to Expect:
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Live Coaching & Direction
Reflect on choices, receive adjustments, and elevate your performance in the moment.
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On-Camera Practice
Learn practical screen-acting techniques in a supportive, small-group setting. This is about growth and improving your skills as much as it is about walking away with a great tape.
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Professional Setup
Film your scene using quality camera, great sound and right framing—no guesswork, just results that look professional.
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Ready-to-Use Footage for the Industry
Your tape will be suitable for agent submissions, Spotlight, Mandy, or casting profiles—clean, clear, and focused on your performance.
Scripts: Two Easy Options
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Bring Your Own Scene – Already have something in mind? Great.
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Need Help Choosing? – We’ll provide a script that fits well for taping and showcases your ability. Simply select the right ticket and confirm your playing age, preferred genre and Spotlight or other profile.
Workshop Structure
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​. First take is a full take and it is your own. Then we will go through the scene section by section. This means more takes and more nuanced work. We review and reflect on choices whilst testing new tactics.
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At the end of this process we record a full take. This process allows actors to discover nuance rather than just receiving broad notes after a long read through. It's a more immersive, practical and actor-focused way of working that helps each actor truly unlock the scene.
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We encourage all actors to reflect openly on their work — what landed, what didn’t, and why.
Investment : £25 (includes sent footage)
Optional Extra:
Want a polished version of your best take? We offer professional editing that includes trimming, colour correction, and clean presentation — perfect for sending to agents or uploading to Spotlight.
Add-on Price: £10
Our Space
Our workshop space is clean, bright, and designed to inspire confidence. Our self-tape space is equipped with everything you need to deliver your best on camera.
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A welcoming, positive environment to help you feel relaxed and focused
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Large TV for immediate playback and performance review.
🎯 How to Prepare & Make the Most of Your Self-Tape Session
To walk away with a self-tape you’re truly happy with, preparation is key — not just with your lines, but with your mindset.
Here’s how to set yourself up for success:
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Know your lines – Be off-book so you can focus on the performance, not the words.
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Understand the scene – Know who you are, what you want, and the emotional beats of the moment.
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Research the tone – Consider the genre and the style of performance (e.g., grounded drama vs. heightened comedy).
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Make clear choices – come in with strong intentions and a point of view for your character.
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Practice on camera – Rehearse with your phone or laptop to get comfortable with framing and stillness.
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Dress simply & appropriately – Choose clothing that suggests the character without being a costume.
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Warm up your voice and body – Arrive ready to drop in physically and emotionally.
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Be open to direction – The second take is about growth; flexibility will help you elevate your performance.
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Don’t chase perfection – Aim for connection, truth, and presence — not robotic polish.
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Arrive early & stay engaged – Use the time to observe others, reflect, and stay in the creative zone.