Let's Get You On Tape.

How Self Tape Now Works

Choose a scene

Browse audition sides written by ActorBay members.

Record your tape

Film & upload your audition as you would for a role.

Voting opens

Members vote in 1v1 matchups for who they would cast.

Get results

Leaderboards go live. Add your tape to your profile!

Choose a scene

Browse audition sides written by ActorBay members.

Record your tape

Film & upload your audition as you would for a role.

Voting opens

Members vote in 1v1 matchups for who they would cast.

Get results

Leaderboards go live. Add your tape to your profile!

Browse Sides By Genre

Genre: Action
Action (3)

High-energy sequences, intense stunts, and fast-paced storytelling drive this genre, delivering adrenaline-fueled experiences.

 Genre: Comedy
Comedy (14)

Designed to entertain and uplift, comedies use humor, wit, and satire to bring laughter and lighten the mood.

 Genre: Drama
Drama (24)

Deeply rooted in realistic portrayals of human emotions, dramas explore complex characters and life's challenges.

 Genre: Fantasy / Sci-Fi
Fantasy / Sci-Fi (1)

Immersing audiences in imaginative worlds, these genres explore futuristic technology, otherworldly realms, and alternate realities.
Genre: Horror
Horror (4)

Crafting tension and fear, horror uses suspense, dark themes, and the supernatural to evoke thrills and chills.

 Genre: Romance
Romance (3)

Centering on love and relationships, romance explores emotional bonds and personal connections through heartfelt stories.

 Genre: Suspense / Thriller
Suspense / Thriller (11)

With twists and rising tension, thrillers keep viewers on edge, leading them through mysteries and unexpected turns.

 Genre: Time Period / Era
Time Period / Era (4)

Set in a specific historical context, these stories recreate past eras or cultures with detailed period-accurate settings.

Higest Rated Side

95.3

#1 highest-rated
Candace
Female Adult (30-45)

Candace can't help it. She's just being honest. She's unapologetically herself and one gets the feeling her son would know that and not be surprised. She's trying to stay strong and not show too much emotion, maybe to a fault. So when she does show a little emotion, it goes a long way.

2 pages • Written By Shelly Paino
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Self Tape Now Sides by Demographic

Child
5 to 10 years old
Male
1
Female
1
Pre-Teen
11 to 13 years old
Male
0
Female
1
Teenager
14 to 19 years old
Male
2
Female
2
Young Adult
20 to 29 years old
Male
4
Female
5
Adult
30 to 45 years old
Male
5
Female
5
Middle-Aged
46 to 55 years old
Male
3
Female
2
Mature Adult
56 to 70 years old
Male
3
Female
1
Senior Adult
70+ years old
Male
1
Female
1
Child
5 to 10 years old
Male
1
Female
1
Pre-Teen
11 to 13 years old
Male
0
Female
1
Teenager
14 to 19 years old
Male
2
Female
2
Young Adult
20 to 29 years old
Male
4
Female
5
Adult
30 to 45 years old
Male
5
Female
5
Middle-Aged
46 to 55 years old
Male
3
Female
2
Mature Adult
56 to 70 years old
Male
3
Female
1
Senior Adult
70+ years old
Male
1
Female
1

Common Questions

Self Tape Now isn't about winning a real-world role — it's about showcasing your talent. These audition sides are meant to help you stay sharp, refine your skills, and build your ActorBay profile with high-quality material. Unlike real auditions, you're not bound by NDA, so your tape can be shared publicly and used to promote yourself.

You will be given a minimum of 4 days, from the time you accept the Self Tape Now side, to submit the tape. The deadline may be extended based on the timing of other actors accepting the character. However, ActorBay tracks how long it takes you to deliver your tape. Faster, high-quality submissions reflect positively on your ABScore and profile.

An audition side is a short script excerpt — usually under 3 pages — that actors use to showcase their performance abilities. On ActorBay, these sides are written by members of the community and tailored specifically for Self Tape Now.

Yes! That's one of the biggest advantages. Unlike traditional auditions, your Self Tape Now tape is yours to share. Once the scoring is completed, you can add it to your ActorBay profile and promote it on social media to gain visibility.

Once enough tapes have been submitted for a role, submissions close. ActorBay users can then vote in 1v1 matchups between two randomly selected tapes. The results of these matchups are used to calculate each actor's win/loss ratio and contribute to their ABScore.

Scoring begins automatically once a sufficient number of tapes have been submitted for that specific audition side. Submissions are then closed, and voting opens to the ActorBay community.

Your ABScore is ActorBay's proprietary performance metric, calculated from your Self Tape Now results. It reflects your performance skill based on peer scoring and is the most important factor used to rank actors on the platform.

Failing to submit a tape after accepting a side negatively impacts your ABScore. This is to encourage reliability and follow-through — traits that matter in real industry settings.

Yes! During the scoring phase, you’ll be able to view tapes in 1v1 comparisons and vote on who you’d cast. After scoring ends, top-ranked tapes will be publicly viewable so actors can learn from each other and grow.

You can only submit one tape per audition side, but you’re encouraged to participate in as many available sides as you’d like! Each one is a new opportunity to perform, get feedback, and strengthen your profile.