TESTIMONIALS
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"I've worked with Will a number of times for self-tape auditions. The service is second to none. The lighting makes the whole tape look very professional and filmic. The audio quality is clear and crisp even if taping an intimate or quiet scene. Will uses top quality cameras and lenses that draw the eye towards the actor in the foreground. On top of this Will is an intelligent and versatile actor and it makes all the difference when reading with someone who understands timing and the beats of a scene. Will is hugely accommodating and will adapt to the way you work in order to produce a professional looking self tape that you're happy with. On top of all this, his rates are extremely competitive."
- Self Tape
Amit Shah
Michelle Manzi
(Jesse Manzi)
"Will and his team are simply a joy to work with, the whole process from beginning to end was faultless. We filmed my six year old’s showreel and I was really careful about who I thought might be able to achieve what we needed and how to get the best out of such a young performer. However, I needn’t have worried, Sarah’s scriptwriting was phenomenal, communication was super sharp, and filming right the way through to the final edit was thorough, imaginative, thoughtful, collaborative and committed, ending up to be everything we could have hoped for and more. I have no doubt we will be back in the future for self-tapes if needed. "
- Showreel Scene
Isobel Wood
"Will is great to work with! He's a calming influence to have on the other side of the camera, when the fear of having a lens in front of your face sets in. Being an actor himself he knows what it's like, giving you helpful and constructive suggestions when it's needed. Great quality tapes every time, sound, camera and lighting on point. "
- Self Tape
"Will is great to work with! He's a calming influence to have on the other side of the camera, when the fear of having a lens in front of your face sets in. Being an actor himself he knows what it's like, giving you helpful and constructive suggestions when it's needed. Great quality tapes every time, sound, camera and lighting on point. "
- Self Tape
Branko Tomovic
"Will is my go-to guy whenever I have an important self-tape request from my UK or US agents. He is wonderful to work with, very helpful, extremely reliable and professional. And the tapes are always in superb quality that make you look good in front of any casting director. Highly recommended! "
- Self Tapes
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Robyn Laliberte
As an actor himself, Will was happy to discuss the scene and character with me, and he really helped me narrow my focus when I was feeling nervous having not self-taped in a while. On top of all that, he makes for a great acting partner when needed! I was very happy with the footage I got and would highly recommend working with him"
- Showreel Scenes
Diana Pauline
"It’s a pleasure working with Will on my self-tapes because his relaxed and friendly yet professional attitude makes the whole process more enjoyable and seamless. He will also provide constructive suggestions, if needed, which I find helpful. I highly recommend him!"
- Self Tape
Emily Rose Perrin
"I had headshots with Will at Self Tape in November and the whole experience was great. Will was great at listening to what I wanted in my shots whilst also suggesting different things that produced lovely photos as well. He got lots of different shots for me in such a short time frame and I cannot recommend him enough, and also such a lovely guy! Will definitely be using him again in the future."
- Headshots
Laura Reeves
"Will was an absolute pleasure to work with. Very professional, works with a quick turn around and made us all feel at ease on the shoot. I'd definitely recommend him to any actors wanting some high quality footage made"
- Showreel Scenes
Rio Holland
"I had such a wonderful time today. Thank you so, so much for an amazing shoot. I felt incredibly comfortable and in safe hands. It meant so much to me, especially being out of the game so long. Yourself and Declan were absolutely on point, super kind and so brilliant and helpful with the scene and direction. I felt really confident in knowing I was getting the best and all angles, literally, were being covered. So thank you both for a really great shoot and thank you also to Sarah for being so helpful, professional and completely on it! Best showreel experience ever!!!!"
- Showreel Scenes
Chiara D'Anna
"I cannot recommend William enough! I'm just so happy that I've found him... after struggling for years trying to work on my own at home! I truly believe that investing in a good self-tape is the best investment for an actor: it can make the difference between getting the part or not getting the part!
And William's fee is absolutely affordable!
He's very meticulous about light, sound, the correct frame and all the other technical aspects. On top of that, he's extremely helpful and supportive in getting the best out of each take.
William has the great ability of making you feel at ease and relaxed: so important when one is already anxious about the audition itself! So much so that I actually had fun in doing something that usually makes me extremely anxious and apprehensive."
- Self Tape
John Albasiny
"Just wanted to say how great your service is. You managed to fit me in at really short notice, you were really well prepared, the quality of the tape was very professional indeed and you gave me a lot of your time, you never rushed me. And all that for an extremely competitive price. As it happened I didn't get the job on that occasion (they gave it to an eighty year old in the end!) but I know that I was very much in the running for the part (they checked my availability on more than one occasion) and I - and my agent - were very happy with the tape that you did. So many thanks!" - Self Tape
Eileen Dunwoodie
"Just letting you know that I got the job using the self tape we shot. Many thanks for your hard work and I’ve passed your details on to my agent.”
Quick, efficient, extremely helpful and highly professional. Thank you"
- Self Tape
Edward Anderson
"Thanks a million for the scenes mate - They look fantastic and exactly how I wanted them to come across - You did a GREAT job!
Can't decide which to use for my reel, though I do love it with music - Goes perfectly with it. Cheers."
- Showreel Scenes
Angela Prince
"Thanks for today.. was fun. Anyway, the tape has done the trick as Max just emailed me and offered me the role... So rehearsing Saturday!
- Self-Tape
Sophie Jones
"I have been working with Will for a good year now, he is my first port of call as soon as a self tape request comes through.
He is wonderful to work with. Not only does he make sure I look and sound great he also makes sure I do my best read.
Being an actor himself he is always a great scene partner and really understands the pressure that can often come with taping.
I honestly cannot recommend him enough."
- Self Tape
Olivier LeClair
"Will and his creative team bring professionalism and creativity to the work. Will also gives insight and clarity to the scenes at hand. The work goes very smoothly. I enjoyed every bit of the filming and I definitely recommend www.self-tape.co.uk for actors working in the industry."
- Showreel Scenes
Angus Castle-Doughty
"A fantastic day with two professional and engaging film makers with a creative eye. Will and his team leave you with nothing but confidence that the scenes you create will be perfect to display your range for your show reel."
- Showreel Scenes
Calin Bleau
"That scene looks exquisite mate. Thank you so much for the time and effort you and Declan put into it. The video quality, sound quality, framing, all the little details, they come together so well and honestly I wouldn’t change a thing. "
- Showreel Scenes
Marta Baidek
"It was such a pleasure working with Will. He was lovely, very focused and professional. I felt very comfortable during the shoot and had a great time. Will knows what he's doing whilst also being open to suggestions. I'm very happy with the final result! Keep up the amazing work, Will and thanks again!"
- Showreel Scenes
Steve Such
"After looking at many different showreel companies, Self-Tape.co.uk provided the best quality results by far at a decent price.
Everything is just spot on. Sarah is a great contact from the start, advising on scenes and locations etc. Working with me on as many drafts as I needed to get the scenes right, then sending me the spotlight links of interested actors to be in the scene with. That alone was great, to get a glimpse of what its like to be a writer and CD.
Will and Declan were great on the day with loads of time to talk about the scripts, doing as many shots that we needed and just having fun with it. I'm really happy with the results and have swapped out some broadcast footage with these scenes on my final showreel."
- Showreel Scenes
Chanté Faucher
"Thank you so much for these beautiful headshots Will, I love them and my agents are very happy too! The session was so relaxed and full of laughter which made all the difference in being comfortable in front of the camera. My first headshots as a graduate which I'm sure will stay with me for a long time. You are awesome!."
- Headshots
Saskia Vaigncourt-Strallen
"I’m so grateful I found Self-tape.co.uk. Professional, experienced and lovely to be around. They made the whole experience enjoyable and relaxed from start to finish. Will was extremely helpful and committed to editing the footage until I was 100% happy and I couldn’t be happier with the end result. It’s exactly what I wanted and was loads of fun to make. Thank you self-tape.co.uk"
- Showreel Scenes
Ophelia Mancini
"I just wanted to say a quick thank you! Since I've had my show reel so many more doors seem to be opening for me (well my show reel and a lot of hard work - I can promise you that! ) It was a big contributing factor as to why my agent signed with me, has got me in the room for auditions and also helped me land my latest job which is playing Princess Jasmine in Dubai over Christmas! It was definitely one of the best decisions I've made for my career getting it done with you so THANK YOU! Lots of people comment on it saying how great it's been put together and how awesome it is so I just wanted to pass that on."
- Showreel Scenes
Devashrie De Silva
"From the first e-mail to accommodating my last moment self-tape request, it was arranged so swiftly and efficiently.
Will was extremely helpful with valuable advice when needed and stepping in to read lines on top of all the rest he takes care of i.e.- lighting and sound- on point! I was able to watch all the takes and select the best with him. The clips were all ready and mailed back to me before I got home!
If you're looking for a quality, efficient, fuss-free self-tape service- look no further! I will no doubt be coming back!"
- Self Tape
Simi Egbejumi-David
"Self-tape are a fantastic company to work with. Extremely professional and friendly making you feel comfortable at all time. Great feedback through out the shoot with ideas bouncing back and forth. Very quick turn around with getting your scene edited. Amazing quality and affordable. Highly recommend."
- Showreel Scene
Adam Jessops
"Will and all of the team at Self-Tapes were wonderful from start to finish. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Will was incredibly generous with his time and energy during filming, it was clear to me that he is passionate about his work and hugely dedicated to creating beautiful showreels. Their selfless and professional manner, ensured that we were able to focus our energy on performing at our best. Thank you Self-Tapes!"
- Showreel Scene
Georgia Burnell
"Working with Will on my showreel was fantastic. He is thorough, committed and supportive and gives very useful, clearly explained direction throughout the filming process. I am so thrilled with the finished article; not only did it arrive super quickly in my inbox, but it looks and sounds great. I am now confident and very proud when I send my new showreel to people! I would recommend Will's services to all and will certainly be using him in the future should a self-tape audition arise."
- Showreel Scene
Jack Newhouse
"Can’t say a bad thing about Will and the team, excellent to work with from start to finish, Will is very professional, friendly and efficient making full use of the time we have to create a scene.
He is great person to work around on and off camera bringing a comfortable, relaxed setting for creative ideas to flow back and fourth between us. Will is great to work with from an acting perspective drawing in his own career experiences and is also very technical knowing where to place the best shots with great attention to detail. I’m impressed with the visual and sound quality and I got exactly what I wanted from my scenes to strengthen my showreel. There's a lot of competition out there but very pleased with my choice of company and I will definitely use again in the future, for self tapes/scene top-ups. Pleasure to work with you mate."
- Showreel Scenes
LIAM ELCOCK
“My experience with self-tapes was very positive. They offer a professional efficient and creative process from beginning to end. Starting the creative process with Sarah was great as she was able to write scenes that matched my casting. The actual filming day itself with Will and the crew were hassle free and I had no worries which allowed me to just focus on being creative. Will's directing is calm and he conveys his vision perfectly on set and in the edit. I’d highly recommend using this service”
- Showreel Scenes
ANNE VANDERELST
“Filming a showreel was something that I put off for quite a long time because it stressed me out. You want to make sure you show your best so that your investment pays off. Will made this a very pleasant experience for me by being very calm and professional but also open to suggestions. He gives great advice and works with you to create your perfect scenes. Had a lovely day and would definitely recommend him and his team!”
- Showreel Scenes
Simon Bradshaw
“Would ten times recommend Will to any actor in need of professional video material. The output and quality is superb and his approach makes the whole experience easy, comfortable and stress-free. A very fast turnaround also – I received the footage before I got home! Thank you, Will.!”
- Self Tape
Lucy Buckmaster
Ellie Benton Romaine
“Cannot recommend Will at SelfTape enough! I have now had two showreels scenes and a self tape filmed with this incredible company, and on all these occasions I have received such professionalism, kindness and dedication from the whole team. Will is such a creative and talented individual who will give you endless support and guidance on your shoot, to ensure you deliver the best performance possible. As well as being a brilliant director, Will also knows how to approach things from an actors perspective which is such an important aspect to consider when choosing the right company to film your next scene. Will also has a brilliant team attached, including Sarah who has a brilliant vision of what concept will suit each individual before writing you your very own tailored script. The locations are always incredible and you will always be kept up to date with how your final edit is coming along.
I am so glad I discovered Self-Tape! If you’re an actor looking for a self tape or new showreel, be sure to get in contact with this amazing company; you will NOT be disappointed!"
- Showreel Scenes
“Will and Declan not only brought such a professional standard of service to the table, but were also such a friendly and encouraging component to the whole filming process. So not only do you get to hang out with two amazing people for the day but you also receive and incredible quality product at the end! I would 100% recommend them to any of my friends and I’m positive they’d be just as happy as I am. They’re honestly just as invested in the scenes as you are and it shows in their work. I will happily return to them for any future tapings. ”
- Showreel Scenes
Iris May
It´s perfect!
Thank you again for everything. It was a great experience to work with you!
- Showreel Scenes
Leigh Pollard
"I could not recommend self tape uk more if I tried. I was pretty nervous about shooting my reel, but Will and Ryan made me feel so comfortable I didn’t want the day to end! They were extremely helpful, working with me to get the best out of my performance with directions and suggestions making sure I received the best reel possible. I will definitely use self tape UK again!"
- Showreel Scenes
"I could not recommend self tape uk more if I tried. I was pretty nervous about shooting my reel, but Will and Ryan made me feel so comfortable I didn’t want the day to end! They were extremely helpful, working with me to get the best out of my performance with directions and suggestions making sure I received the best reel possible. I will definitely use self tape UK again!"
- Showreel Scenes
Yvonne Grundy
"Will is a delight to work with, he is calm and professional and gets the job done to an impeccable standard. He really knows what it takes to bring a character to life and helps you in narrowing your objective and focus. The final result is high quality and I would recommend him to everyone I know looking to get a showreel done!"
- Showreel Scenes
Kim Folmli
Josias Bertrand
"Self-tape.co.uk is the perfect place to get your showreel done! Paul made sure he wrote exactly the scenes I wanted and the conversations with him regarding the scenes were very collaborative.
On the day of shooting, Will made me feel very comfortable and created a fun and relaxing atmosphere. They shot from many different angles and we talked about the journey the character goes through. I thought that was very special, because they were really trying to get the best possible performance out of me.
I absolutely love the final product and watching it makes me so happy, cause it also reminds me of a great day of shooting the scenes. This company is the perfect mix of great communication, good vibes and getting a smashing showreel. I can only recommend doing your showreel with them!"
- Showreel Scenes
"Working with Will was a fantastic experience from start to finish. He is attentive, punctual and brilliant at making a personalised finished product to fit our needs and specification. From the initial enquiry to the shoot itself and finally the editing process, Will was a pleasure to work with and is truly brilliant at what he does. I found him to be very adaptable on set and also really effective at finding great shots that would also work well in the edits. I would most definitely work with him again and recommend his services to anyone looking to achieve professional, personalised scenes."
- Showreel Scenes
Connor J Matthews
"Very professional and super supportive. It had been a couple of years since I’d updated both my headshots and showreel, so it was great to be around Will and his creative team who were able provide me with support me that was needed to get the best out of me, whilst being able to adhere to the material that I requested. Great to work with, couldn’t recommend higher."
- Showreel Scenes & Headshots
Freddie Buck
"My experience with Will and his creative team has been fantastic. I have worked with a few showreel companies and this is the best one by far. From the start of the process to the end you are supported in a friendly, supportive and very constructive manor. Your shoot is thoroughly planned and the team are so engaging. I will definitely work with them again.
Highly recommended."
- Showreel Scene
David Mcmaster
"Great experience from Will and Declan, our sound man. Professional, reliable and reassuring, putting me at my ease from the start. The film quality is superb and despite some weather problems and a unexpected lawnmower nearby, the flexibility and patience demonstrated was exemplary. I ended up with a great looking and sounding scene. Would highly recommend. His service is always in demand so plan well ahead to avoid disappointment… it will be worth it."
- Showreel Scene
Rodney Gooden
" had an amazing shoot with Will and the team at Self-tape. They were professional, organised and efficient and knew how to make the absolute most out of my shoot whilst still being flexible enough to find ways around any unforseen issues and obstacles. My showreel came out looking far more than the sum of it's parts and Will's eye for detail and cinematography meant that I had some incredibly creative shots and transitions in my reel that made it stand out amongst the crowd. Thanks again Guys!"
- Showreel Scene
Victoria Reich
"I am a professional working actress from Germany and have been working in that business for a decade and now needed an English showreel to be able to get jobs all over the world so I went to London to get my reel done by Self-tape.co.uk.
I shot 3 scenes and a monologue with Will and his team and it's just been two amazing days!
Everything was super professional right from the start when I first contacted them. They listened very carefully to what I wanted for my showreel and were passionate about creating great scenes for me just the way I imagined. I can say that they really provide a great and fantastic service! They created scenes for me, matched me with some great scene partners my level and sorted locations for my scenes. They make sure everything is set so all you have to do is show up on set and start acting. The whole process was so satisfying in every single way and I realized pretty soon that I am in the right place with the right people. If you want to have your scenes done by real professional and experienced people that give you a fantastic time on set making sure you are 100% happy with your scenes and that help and push you to get better and better with your performance then go get your reel done at Self-tape.co.uk
Working with them was so much fun and reminded me of how much I love my job. Will and his team are highly professional, dedicated to their job, made an amazing job all day long and really love what they are doing and they turned out to be some of the best people I have ever worked with in more than 10 years of being a working actress.
They know exactly what acting, directing and a good scene is about and what you need as an actor to be comfortable on set and to trust in what they are doing.
It's been such a rewarding experience to work with them and I so enjoyed spending time with them, 'cause apart from being really professional they were also just super sweet, friendly and funny people that made me laugh a lot and feel like I am working with friends I have known for years. They made this a shooting I will always remember.
I will definitely come back for more scenes soon and I am so looking forward to the scenes we shot! These guys are awesome!
Thank you Will, Declan and Sarah! It has been my pleasure to work with you!
All the best to you, Victoria"
- Showreel Scenes / Screen Masterclass
Anna Guldkula
"I highly recommend Selftape they are very professional. My whole experience working with Selftape was fantastic. It was lovely to work with Will. On the day Will and I went through the scripts and the characters. He directed me and brought out the best performance of me as an actor. It was a very quick turn around with getting the scenes edited. I absolutely love my scenes, they are amazing quality.
Deeply thankful to Will and his team"
- Showreel Scenes
Courtney Sinclair
"Working with Will, Declan and Sarah was amazing. From the very start they were all so welcoming and made me feel at ease. My scenes were amazing and I can't thank them enough. Throughout the whole process, before, during and after filming, their communication was great and I always felt I knew what was going on with my scenes. I'm so glad I found self-tape.co.uk and I'm definitely going to recommend them to my fellow actors. "
- Showreel Scenes
James Murrell
"Will and the team provide a highly professional and collaborative service from beginning to end. Filming on set is the experience you hope it would be - a balance of allowing the actor the freedom to play in the moment and direction that stays true to the objective of the scene. Above all else we had fun making the showreel scenes! I'm really happy with the final product and I'll definitely be back to shoot some more in the future!"
- Showreel Scenes
Sian Youngerman
"Will ! What beautiful work ! Thank you soo much for all this… I really appreciated it ! The sound, the music, the colour grading, the ‘dolly’ shots. Nice !"
- Showreel Scene
Zoe Frances
"Dropping a quick email to say a big THANK YOU to you and Declan for yesterday. Honestly, it was such a nice day and everything felt so chilled and easy - which is down to you guys. Definitely money well spent!
Thank you for making the whole experience a breeze! "
- Showreel Scenes
Chelsea Marie
"Thank you so much for sending the files across and getting it all edited so quickly. They look fabulous and the fight has come out really well! I hope you're happy with them both too
You and Declan were amazing to work with and I cannot thank you both enough."
- Showreel Scenes
Gina Costigan
"This has to be the best product and service going. I'm really over the moon with my tape. It looks professional beyond belief and Will catered so perfectly to all my scenes. Getting to work with such an intuitive actor and then with all the his filming ability on top... absolutely brilliant"
- Self-tape
Miriam Reeves
"I booked in with Will for my acting showreel and headshots and was delighted with the results. Will was great at putting me at ease during both shoots and gave excellent direction. He was full of creative ideas and was dedicated to creating the best possible end product. I can highly recommend Will to anyone looking to create a high quality and professional end result."
- Showreel and headshots
Marcus Taylor
"I loved shooting my recent showreel with Will. He was totally professional, and took plenty of time to make sure we got the right shots. His equipment is fantastic and he discussed the script with me throughout the day, making sure we were on the same page. I would highly recommned him to anyone looking to get new material."
- Showreel
Tarnya West
"Will is absolutely amazing to work with. He makes you feel so at ease straight away and during the filming. He gives great advice on ideas but tells you when he think it’s working! The service is definitely second to none! The quality of the showreel is so professional. Will has top lighting, sound and cameras, so you won’t be disappointed with the finale product. Sarah writes amazing scripts and they are personal to you, no one will have the same as you, and she is so friendly. I couldn’t recommend The Self-Tape enough!"
- Showreel
Charlotte Josephine
"I can't recommend Will and his team enough to be honest. The whole thing was so smooth, from the first email to receiving the film - and all during Covid19 too! I was nervous (first time infront of a camera) but Will and Declan made me feel relaxed and i was enjoying myself in no time at all. They were flexible and open and warm to work with. We had a proper laugh too. I'm really happy with the scenes we made, the quality is brilliant. Thank you so much :) xx"
- Showreel
Jordan Ashmore
"I had an awesome experience with Will and the self tape team. I felt so at ease on shoot day and walked away feeling like I’d known will for ages. The final product was incredible and I was extremely impressed with the quality. I would shoot with Will and his team again in a heart beat."
- Showreel