What People Say: About Self-Taping & Coaching by Natalia

  • ''Natalia is a brilliant creative resource as a coach and a collaborator. She empowers me to produce my best every time we work together, elevating my tapes in ways I wouldn’t think to without her. There’s so much to consider when putting a self-tape together but working with Natalia not only alleviates the potential stress of the experience, she evolves the process into something as enjoyable as much as it is productive. I always feel fully supported whenever I work with her and my agents have loved every tape we’ve submitted.''

    Julianna Kurokawa / Actress

  • “ The first self-tape I did with Natalia I got the job! She is a genius when it comes to self-tapes. Her choices and instincts are next-level quality and I can’t recommend her enough. She’s also a pretty awesome person so that helps. If you get a self-tape of any kind book a session with her straight away. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you Natalia.”

    Fergus Foster / Actor

What People Say: About the Self-Tape MASTERY workshop

“If you think the production value of your self-tapes is unimportant you are wrong! Natalia walks you through the process step by step of how to make your auditions look like Oscar winning masterpieces. She’s a brilliant teacher. Warm, funny and deeply knowledgeable.”

— Dallas Campbell

Actor, TV Presenter

‘‘Natalia has created a brilliant workshop: it's a relaxed but informative session full of practical tips, demonstrations and advice on kit.  You'll leave feeling more knowledgeable and empowered to improve your self-tape set-up at home for maximum effect.’’

— Sally Vanderpump

Actor

"Natalia hosts an informative workshop, guiding us through each stage of the process from setup to adding final touches which can help achieve high quality finish to the presentation of Safe-tapes. The practical element allowed me to discover a range of backdrop options. Natalia generously shares her hacks and equipment insights along the way. Natalia's positive energy shines through and she takes time to answer questions & explain concepts."

— Kemi Durosinmi

Actor

  • ‘’Natalia has put together a really comprehensive, accessible masterclass on self taping. Her generosity with recommendations (from equipment to maximising space to performance techniques) is so valuable and just like the gyms, the environment is super warm and supportive. Definitely recommend!’’

    Alexandra Cole / Actress

  • ‘’The self tape mastery workshop was incredibly eye opening and such a fabulous learning playground. Natalia gave us so many tips and tricks and used a variety of tricky scenes to guide us on how to make our tapes standout. I felt really pushed (in a good way!) and she showed us how some choices we may naturally choose as actors wouldn't work for the camera and how to tackle eyelines, beat changes, multiple characters with one reader and so much more. Only downside was there was no Day 2!’’

    Sakira Vel / Actress

  •  "Self-tape Mastery" is a must for any actor seriously thinking about competing in the current market. The workshop covers multiple challenges one can come across while preparing their audition - not only craft-wise, but technical ones as well. Triple, quadruple eye-lines, lighting, angles and much more - all is covered in a thorough, but easy to digest manner. And, just like in any other classes led by Natalia, we have so much fun with the scenes!"

    Joanna Lukowicz / Actress

What People Say... about the Screen Acting GYM:

  • ‘’ Natalia's Screen Acting Gym is unmatched in London's creative industry today - her energy, attention to detail, and genuine care for her students is unique. The class offers actors the perfect opportunity to simultaneously practice their craft and be their own critiques, learning from watching themselves on screen, and learn from a successful (yet incredibly down to earth) teacher. Natalia has brought out subtleties in my performances that I did not think myself capable of delivering. The tips and tricks she infuses her class with are equally valuable, ameliorating her students' self-tape style! ’’

    Elizabeth Weber / Actress

  • '' Natalia and "Owning IT Acting Studio" has been amazing! The sessions are so personable and tailored to each actor. I've been able to really explore my casting type as the material feels realistic to castings I would receive in real life. Natalia is a great coach and is able to really go into depth and detail when redirecting different ways to play scenes. She is attentive to each actor's specific growth and really pushes each actor- There is no rush and she will get the best out of your tape. Can't recommend a class with Natalia enough!''

    Robyn Marshall / Actress & Singer

  • '' The format of the Screen Acting GYM is perfect and Natalia always provides excellent comments to push you in the right direction and to challenge you to try new ideas. Her scene choices always allowing you to explore untapped sides of you - and they are always interesting, distinctive and fun - her catalogue of scenes must be enormous! ''

    Brian Law / Actor