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Self Taping Academy + Self tape audit
$549
Get our brand new Self Taping Course along with 2x self tape audits from Greg Apps in order to take your self tapes from great to unforgettable.
Our legendary self taping course has a new look
Since launching the first ever online self-taping course over 10 years ago, over 1000 students have enroled to learn from industry legend Greg Apps on how to make your self tapes unforgettable in the eyes of the casting director.
The world of auditioning has evolved since then, and so have we.
That is why we're introducing Self Taping Academy 2.0 - The new industry standard for actors learning how to self tape.
For a limited time only
Get our brand new self taping course AND two self tape audits for a reduced price.
Watch the course
Record your self tapes
Submit your tapes for audit
Revise and repeat
Who is this for
🎬 Have you recorded more self-tapes than you can count — only to hear nothing back? No callbacks, no traction, no “we’d like to see more”?
Then this course is for you. Because self taping isn't just about delivering the lines and having the camera lighting right . Its about creating a performance that makes a Casting Director stop scrolling and take notice.
This course is designed for actors who:
⭐ Are fighting to get a foothold in the industry
⭐ Keep getting auditions that don’t reflect their real ability
⭐ Want to level up their agent, their network, and their career opportunities
Here’s the truth: Casting Directors watch dozens of tapes for the same role. And most of them blur into one — same delivery, same choices, same forgettable performances.
👉 Your job? Make sure your tape isn’t the one they skip past. Make it the one they remember. And that’s exactly what we’ll teach you how to do.
Because self taping isn't just about delivering the lines and having the camera lighting right . Its about creating a performance that is remembered.
Lessons
1
The Marketing of You, the Actor in the Digital Age
In a world of streaming platforms, hashtags, and 10-second attention spans, your most important product is… you. No pressure! 😅
But seriously—how do you pitch yourself without sounding like a contestant on The Bachelor?
This lesson breaks down the actor’s elevator pitch (yes, you need one), how to identify your “buyer” (aka the power brokers), and how to sell your story with charm and authenticity—not desperation.
1
Lesson 1: How Actors Think: Owning the Character Beyond the Script
The writer may create the words, but the actor creates the character. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to bring your own quirks and choices to the role — making it truly yours. We’ll explore Alpha, Beta, and Omega characters, and help you discover which ones Casting Directors will remember. So… are you just reading, or are you owning?
👉 Greg’s take: “The text gives you a starting point. The actor gives me the surprise.”
2
Research is About Connecting
You wouldn’t walk into a blind date and say “Hi, I’m single.” So why lead with “Hi, I’m an actor”?
Good research makes for great conversation—and makes you feel more confident.
Here, you’ll learn how to investigate without being invasive and connect with people in a way that makes them curious to know more, not block your email. Trust us, there’s a method—and it works.
2
Lesson 2: Why Your Audition Prep is Flawed (and How to Fix It)
Most actors prep auditions the wrong way — forgetting that an audition audience is unlike any other. In this lesson, you’ll learn what Casting Directors really need to see, and why performance alone won’t deliver the character. So… if performance doesn’t, what does?
3
Learn How To Approach Casting Directors
How to Approach Casting Directors (Without Weirding Them Out)
Casting Directors are human (yes, even the ones with intimidating Instagram feeds).
In this lesson, you’ll discover how to strike the perfect balance between professional and personal—without over-sharing, over-selling, or over-doing it. The goal? Leave a genuine impression that makes them say, “I like this actor,” not “Oh no, it’s that actor.”
3
Lesson 3: The Option You Can’t Ignore: Why Failure Fuels Your Success
Failure isn’t the enemy — it’s the secret sauce. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to embrace failure so it propels you forward. We’ll show you how to carve out your signature role and identify the audience that’s waiting for it. So… how will you turn setbacks into your spotlight?
👉 Greg’s take: “The best careers I’ve seen weren’t built on success. They were built on actors who turned failure into fuel.”
4
Another Way To Be Decisive About Your Auditions
The Other Audience You're Missing
You’ve been told to make strong choices in auditions—but what if you had a secret audience to practice on first?
This lesson offers a clever twist: using your daily interactions (yes, even at your day job or coffee run) to rehearse and refine the way you communicate.
No pressure, no rejection—just real-world reps for your networking muscles.
4
Lesson 4: Stop Playing the Script: Find the Character That’s Truly Yours
If you’re just delivering what’s on the page, you’re missing the point. In this lesson, you’ll learn why action and motivation often get in the way — and how to uncover the character that’s best suited to you. So… are you copying the script or creating a character?
👉 Greg’s take: “The auditions that grab me are the ones where the actor makes me think, ‘I didn’t see it that way… but I like it.’”
5
Live Q&A #1 - Webinar with Greg Apps
Submit your questions to Greg and join the livestream to hear them all answered for you
5
What To Email a Casting Director
What (and What Not) to Email a Casting Director or Agent
Should you attach a headshot? Should you keep it short? Should you use emojis?!
(Quick answer: probably not that last one.)
Digital communication is an art form. One wrong line and you’re ghosted. One right note and you’re on the radar. This lesson helps you strike that perfect tone—professional, polished, and human.
What will you get
Across 15 dynamic video lessons, you’ll discover how to break the right rules of self-taping.
🎭 The truth is, the acting world loves to shove performers into a straitjacket of “safe choices.” Safe is forgettable. Safe doesn’t book the job.
This course teaches you:
Which rules to bend (and which to break)
How to unlearn the dull, predictable habits other teachers drill into actors
How to take smart, calculated risks that grab a Casting Director’s attention — for all the right reasons
By the end, you won’t just have another self-tape. You’ll have a one-of-a-kind performance that refuses to be forgotten — even in a sea of 60 tapes.
✨ Imagine this:
The Casting Director is excited to see you again
They pass your tape along to producers and directors
You’ve left a lasting impression that makes them remember exactly when to call you in
Your tape doesn’t just get watched — it lives rent-free in their head
This is the self-taping revolution. And it comes straight from CD Greg Apps.
Who is Greg Apps?
80+ Movie credits
Still actively casting, Greg Apps has dedicated his career and passion to teaching actors how to get cast.
5000+
Actors Trained
10,000+
Auditions Reviewed
1000+
Mentorship Clients
15
Years of training actors
Alyla Browne
Alyla Browne is exactly why this work matters. Under Greg’s mentorship, she moved from “good actor” to undeniable on tape — bold choices, stronger character ownership, and clear industry traction lead to breakthrough roles and career changes including a leading role in Furiosa: Mad Max Saga, a lead role playing opposite Sigourney Weaver in 'Lost Flowers of Alice Hart' and 'Nine Perfect Strangers' playing Nicole Kidmans daughter, amongst many other starring roles.
Special launch offer - Course and Audit in one
Self Taping Academy + Self tape audit
🎬 At the forefront of self-taping since day one.
And still watching what most actors get wrong.
Greg Apps — Casting Director with over 45 years in the casting industry — has seen it all.
Now, he’s handing you the tools to transform your self-tapes from good to can’t-look-away GREAT.
