[Production Company or Casting Office]

Self-Tape Audition Invitation

Project: [Project Title] | Role: [Role Name]

Hello [Performer Name]

Thank you for your interest in [Project Title]. We are pleased to invite you to submit a self-tape audition for the role of [Role Name].

We are looking forward to seeing your interpretation of the material. Please review the instructions below carefully before recording and submitting your tape.

Scene to Prepare

Please prepare Scene [#], pages [#–#], for the character of [Character Name]. The sides are available here: [Link to Sides].

Context: [Briefly describe the scene circumstances, relationship dynamics, and what has just happened before the scene begins].

Direction note: Please focus on [brief emotional or situational note]. Keep the performance grounded and natural, and feel free to make clear, specific choices within the material.

Self-Tape Format Requirements

Framing: Record in [landscape/portrait] orientation, framed from the chest or waist up unless otherwise specified.

Lighting and background: Use a well-lit, quiet space with a simple neutral background. Please ensure your face is clearly visible and avoid backlighting.

Sound: Use clear audio with minimal background noise. A reader may be off-camera, but please keep their volume lower than yours.

Slate: At the start of the tape, please state your name, height, current location, and availability for [Shoot/Rehearsal Dates].

File format: Submit as MP4 or MOV. Please keep the full file under [Maximum File Size] and under [Maximum Length] if applicable.

File Naming and Submission

Please name your file using this format: [Performer Name]_[Role]_[Project]_SelfTape.

Submit your self-tape via [Upload Link / Casting Platform / Email Address]. If submitting by email, please use the subject line: Self-Tape Submission – [Performer Name] – [Role Name].

Submit Self-Tape

Submission Deadline

Final deadline: [Day, Date] at [Time] [Time Zone].

Please submit your tape by the deadline so our team has sufficient time to review. Late submissions may not be considered unless an extension has been arranged in advance.

Questions or Access Needs

If you have any questions about the scene, file upload, deadline, or any access requirements, please contact us at [Contact Email].

We appreciate your time and preparation, and we look forward to reviewing your self-tape.

Warm regards,
 
[Casting Director Name]
[Casting Office / Production Team]
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