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: £125

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

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: £225

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).

Cinematic footage for a tape reel for actors

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.

All scenes performed by the wonderful Sophia Feliciano.

All scenes performed by the wonderful Momar Diagne

All scenes performed by the wonderful Robyn Marshall

All scenes performed by the wonderful Jordan Whitby

Tape REEL - Standard

This is an example of a scene recorded as part of the Tape REEL Standard package.

Filmed at our East London Self-Tape Studio, each scene is carefully crafted to feel cinematic, natural, and engaging — elevating your performance beyond a standard self-tape.

A moving performance by Maghan Mabli as an Auschwitz prisoner.

Things to consider before booking

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.

Should I have my own reader?

How many scenes can I expect to film in the time slot?

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.

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.

What should I wear?

If I’m filming two scenes, will there be different setups so they look distinct?

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.

Should I perform a theatre script for my tape reel?

If your end goal for your Tape REEL is to book more TV and film work (and you already have experience working in theatre), I would strongly advise not using theatre scripts. Your theatre experience is absolutely valuable. However, your reel should reflect the type of work you want to book next. If you’re submitting to Casting Directors who cast screen projects, your material should demonstrate that you understand screen acting.

Tape REEL Services for Actors | Testimonials


“When I was ready to start building my showreel, I knew Natalia would be the best choice. From the preparation call and scene selection through to the session itself and same-day delivery of the videos, the whole experience felt professional yet warm and personal. I’m really pleased with the quality of the end result, and Natalia has done an astonishing job creating such a wonderful studio.”

Jenia Inkeles
Jenia Inkeles / Actress

“Working with Natalia is an amazing experience I’d recommend to anyone - she gives clear direction, is time efficient and creates a safe space where I’ve been able to challenge and trust myself simultaneously. Incredible quality output with clear casting. Excited to carry on working with her in her classes and develop my self-tape skills”.

Francesca Hayman
Francesca Hayman / Actress

Loved working with Natalia on my tape reel, she helped find scenes that suited me and made me feel at ease during the filming which bought out my best, quality is amazing too! Already had a audition off the back of the reel!

Jordan Whitby / Actor

Best place to get a tape reel done in London

Working with Natalia has brought strategy and clarity to my career. I am focused and know who I'm targeting with what materials; to me, this is priceless! Working with Natalia in the studio three times in one week has increased my confidence and given me such momentum. The Tape Reel service she provides is insane value, bringing stratergy and precision plus a joyful environment to create in. I can't recommend working with Owning it Studio highly enough! Go Book Now! I'll definitely be booking again!


Lillie Prowse / Actress

Best self tape acting coach in london

Natalia is an incredibly talented actress with a wonderful and refined eye for directing. Her suggestions for scenes were brilliant, her set-up is completely inspiring, from lighting choices, costumes, and high-quality recording equipment. I would highly recommend working with her.'

Emma Spearing / Actress

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I did a Tape Reel with Natalia to help update my showreel. Natalia was a great help in firstly picking a scene that worked for me as an actor and for my casting type, she has a treasure trove of them. What I liked most about working on the tape with Natalia is that her advice and tips are quickly actionable without getting lost in acting mumbo jumbo. She has a great understanding of working for camera and has helped me change the way I think about self tapes greatly. Natalia also doesn’t come with a lot of ego so you feel at ease to explore ideas, she really makes you feel comfortable to work with her. If you are also lucky enough like me to use Natalia as a reader for your scene then you will also get a very present and active scene partner. 

Callum Macleod / Actor


"I recently had a Premium Tape Reel session with Natalia and couldn’t be happier with the experience. She was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process, making everything feel smooth, fun, and well-guided. She’s an absolute star, and I’m so happy with the final outcome. Highly recommend!"

Dani Melnicukova / Actress


It's hard to find someone whose opinion you can completely trust, but with Natalia, it's easy because her knowledge of the industry is so clear, and her notes are so specific. She picked scenes that fit my casting perfectly and made the whole process really easy and fun. I felt completely at ease the whole time—zero pressure—and, by the end, I walked away with a tape reel I’m genuinely proud of. I cannot recommend Natalia enough.

Conor Craig-Stephens / Actor


Working with Natalia was such an enjoyable and relaxed experience. From our first chat about the scene, I felt fully supported. Her on-set experience came through in the practical tips and tricks she shared, which instantly lifted my performance. On the day, her warm, welcoming approach made it easy to focus and play in the moment. The finished footage arrived quickly and looked fantastic. She brings together professionalism, insight, and a genuine passion for helping actors do their best work.

Kinga Dulka / Actress


From the moment I met Natalia, I could tell she really gets the acting world. It never felt like I was just turning up to film a few scenes, it felt like working with someone who genuinely understands actors and knows how to help them put their best work out there. My goal was to refresh my portfolio, so we started by going through my existing material, discussing my casting type, and figuring out which scenes would showcase me best. The preparation made a huge difference.  The shoot itself completely exceeded my expectations. I was genuinely impressed by the entire setup; the professionalism of the studio, the thoughtfully dressed sets, the lighting, the props… Everything is designed to give you high-quality, professional footage that’s ready to send straight to casting directors.  Natalia is an incredibly attentive observer of your work. She has a fantastic eye for directing performances and knows exactly how to bring the very best out of every scene. I always appreciate collaborating with creatives who are clearly passionate about what they do, and she is absolutely one of those people. Her attention to detail, experience, and enthusiasm shine through in every part of the process. An invaluable place for actors in London, and one I couldn’t recommend more highly.

Michal Wieclawski / Actor


I had a great experience working with Natalia. As an actress herself, she really understood what I was looking for. She has a great understanding of an actor's casting profile and gave me thoughtful, well-suited options for material. She was professional and efficient throughout the session, making me feel comfortable from the start. I'm really happy with the outcome and came away with strong new material. I'd happily recommend her to any actor looking for a collaborative, knowledgeable, and approachable coach.

Fiona-Maria Karagiannidou / Actress


Working with Natalia was a great experience from start to finish. From our first meeting to choose scenes from a selection that had been handpicked to best suit me, to the filming process itself, Natalia created an incredibly comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Her knowledge of lighting various different skin tones put me immediately at ease as I knew the final product would look exactly how I wanted it.

Ashia Jordan / Actress

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My tape reel session with Natalia couldn't have been a better experience. Natalia was fantastic at recommending scenes to choose and made sure I had scripts that showed my strengths. During filming, I felt really supported and actually had fun! I'd highly recommend it to anyone wanting to level up their show reel.


Eleanor Harper / Actress

Tape Reel and Self Tape GYM studio in London

Meet your Acting Coach:

Natalia Kostrzewa

The Actors' Advice Service helps actors make informed decisions about their careers in the acting industry.

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.