Tape REEL
Service for Actors
Tape reels are ideal for actors who feel typecast and want to show casting directors another side of their range, or for actors who feel their current showreel doesn’t fully reflect their talent.
With my extensive library of scenes and a strong eye for casting, I match actors with material that highlights their strengths, attracting casting directors, agents and opening doors to new opportunities.
Tape REEL - Standard
How it works:
We’ll start with 1h Zoom meeting to discuss your casting type, strengths, and the best scene choices for you. I will present you with several scenes that match your casting (usually between 8 and 12 scenes). You are welcome to present any scenes of your own choosing. This is a very collaborative process. I will do my best to lead you through it.
At the consultation, we will agree on your shooting date. We’ll then meet for a one-hour recording session to film your scene, ensuring you receive a high-quality, industry-standard tape.
You will receive all your footage the same day. If you wish, I can do basic edits of your top takes.
Cost: £95
Let’s create a tape reel that truly represents you and helps you book the roles you deserve. Get in touch today!
Please note that recording sessions will take place at my Chingford Studio (E4 7HP).
How it works:
We’ll start with 1h Zoom meeting to discuss your casting type, strengths, and the best scene choices for you. I will present you with several scenes that match your casting (usually between 8 and 12 scenes). You are welcome to present any scenes of your own choosing. This is a very collaborative process. I will do my best to lead you through it.
At the consultation, we will agree on your shooting date. We’ll then meet for a two-hour recording session to film your scene, ensuring you receive a high-quality, industry-standard tape.
You will receive all your footage the same day.
Professional editing of your scenes that will include a short teaser reel (approximately 1 minute), cut together using the strongest moments in your scenes. Suitable for Spotlight/IMDb and Social Media platforms.
Cost: £190
Let’s create a tape reel that truly represents you and helps you book the roles you deserve. Get in touch today!
Please note that recording sessions will take place at my Chingford Studio (E4 7HP).
Tape REEL - Premium
Stand Out in Under 60 Seconds.
Casting Directors and Agents don’t have time to watch long reels anymore.
That’s where Tape REEL Premium comes in.
I take the strongest moments from your recorded scenes and cut them into a high-impact teaser under 1 minute—designed specifically for today’s fast-scrolling industry.
Things to consider before booking
Should I have my own reader?
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I’m more than happy to be your reader; however, for scenes opposite a male character, a male voice usually works best. My Polish accent may not suit every scene, and bringing your own reader can help speed up the session and may allow time to film an additional scene.
How many scenes can I expect to film in the time slot?
2
That depends on the length of the scenes you’ve chosen and how prepared you are, as needing a lot of direction may limit us to one scene in an hour, while a well-prepped two-hour session can allow up to four, though I always recommend one great scene over two half-baked ones.
What should I wear?
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This is your showreel, so the more attention to detail you give it, the better it will be, which is why I encourage actors to dress the part and style their hair to suit the character and era, especially when filming more than one scene, so each looks clearly different.
If I’m filming two scenes, will there be different setups so they look distinct?
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Absolutely—if you’re doing two scenes, there will be different setups so they look distinct, as I work in a professional studio where changes are quick and I tailor each setup to the mood of the scene to keep it as cinematic as possible.
Meet your Acting Coach:
Natalia Kostrzewa
Looking for the best self-tape coach in London to take your auditions to the next level? You're in the right place.
Natalia Kostrzewa has been working in Film & TV for over 20 years, with an impressive list of credits including leading roles in ITV’s Out There and supporting roles in acclaimed dramas like Casualty, Black Mirror, Line of Duty, Fool Me Once, and many more.
Natalia specialises in self-tape coaching for auditions in London and screen acting training for actors aiming for TV, film, and streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime. Whether you're preparing your first professional audition self-tape in London or looking to sharpen your on-camera performance, Natalia provides expert acting audition preparation and detailed feedback to help you shine.
Handpicked by top Irish film directors, Natalia trained at The Factory — now known as Bow Street Screen Acting Academy in Dublin — a highly respected school for screen acting. Her peers included world-renowned actors like Barry Keoghan, Niamh Algar, Patrick Gibson, and Jack Reynor. (You can read more about Bow Street’s legacy in The Hollywood Reporter. )
From first-timers to seasoned professionals, Natalia offers private acting lessons in London, professional self-tape services, and online self-tape coaching, giving actors the tools to succeed in today’s highly competitive screen industry.
What makes Natalia stand out as an acting coach is her absolute transparency, something you won't find with any other coach. Natalia shares her own self-tapes and performances, giving you a clear view of her work so you can decide for yourself if you'd like to be coached by her. Transparency is her top priority.