Bookings include:
SELF TAPING
MADE SIMPLE.
RATES:
$35 / 30 minutes
$50 / 1 hour
Risks belong in your scene – not your process.
We’ve been there. Not only do you have to prep your sides like a pro, now there’s a mini-production to mount — on a deadline — doubling the workload and disrupting from your prep.
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But here's the good news: You’ve been handed a unique advantage by being asked to self tape. Now, YOU have complete creative control over a career-defining opportunity.
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And our goal is to make sure you absolutely nail it.
We give you the space, support, and technology to dominate your audition, free of nerves, pressure, and intimidation.
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Sessions start at $35. Book now!
What Makes Us Unique
Timing is Everything
Extended Hours, including weekend, evenings & last minute bookings. Lightning fast turn-around time: footage available within minutes of the session.
Custom Lights and Color
Actors of different skin tones deserve lighting that is most flattering for each person. We will customize our lights for every actor, and color correct as necessary to showcase the most flattering images for every scene!
Stress Free Environment
Maintaining an environment of relaxed concentration and no-stress is our top priority. We believe this brings out the BEST work any actor can do.
Let's make some magic!
Hi! I’m Marvin, the Founder and Coach for Self Tape Productions New York. Like you, I am an actor. Check out my reel below!
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A graduate of NYU, I’ve spent the past 15+ years in the entertainment industry serving and working with intelligent artists like yourself. And like you, I am no stranger to the pressures of the business: from insane deadlines to paralyzing self doubt, with a million voices projecting a varying array of mixed messages.
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Self Tape Productions was created in response to that pressure. Your work as an actor and storyteller is vital, especially now. By giving you the technical support and mental-physical space to dominate your auditions, you can actualize a truth in performance that is sure to uplift both you and the people who watch you.
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Feel free to say hi at "marvin@selftape.nyc"
FAQs
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
Brooklyn, New York on Ocean Avenue, along the west side of the Brooklyn College Campus. The closest train is the Q off the Avenue H stop. It’s a beautiful neighborhood, and is ranked among the safest in the entire borough. Free street parking available, as well as cheap metered spots nearby.
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DO YOU PROVIDE A READER?
Absolutely. But if you want to bring a friend, coach, or another actor, all are welcome.
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CAN I TAPE MORE THAN ONE AUDITION?
Yes. So far, the world record is 7 different projects in one session!
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HOW FAST CAN I GET MY FOOTAGE?
Typically, you will receive your footage in a downloadable Dropbox link in about 15 minutes after the end of the session. This can vary, of course, depending on the audition. If scenes are extremely long, or if you require multiple takes to be edited and uploaded, it may take a bit longer. But don’t worry: we are always aware of due dates for the auditions and will make sure we get everything in on time!
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CAN I FILM A MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION?
Absolutely. If there is enough time, we'll even edit the music track into the final file so that the sound quality is closer to that of a professional recording.
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WHAT PAYMENT METHODS DO YOU TAKE?
We accept pretty much all of it: Venmo, CashApp, Zelle, PayPal, Credit Card, or plain old fashioned cash.
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HOW GOOD IS THE QUALITY OF A VIRTUAL SELF TAPE?
Overall, the quality is pretty excellent. It depends somewhat on what kind of camera you're using. For example a 4K Webcam is going to have better picture quality than a regular iPhone. However, the recordings will always upload to the best resolution possible for your device.
Here's an example of a virtual self tape: