MANCHESTER’S PREMIER SELF‑TAPE STUDIO
Manchester’s dedicated space for high-quality self-tapes and industry-standard auditions.
A BETTER WAY TO SELF-TAPE
Studio 418 is a professional self-tape studio in Manchester, built so actors can focus on the performance, not the pressure of setting everything up themselves.
Each session is collaborative, with expert reader support, script work, and direction where needed, alongside professional lighting, clear audio, and a calm environment designed to help you do your best work on camera.
We also offer cinematic monologue sessions for actors looking to create polished material for Spotlight, social media, or show-reels.
Self-Tapes
Professional self-tape sessions with reader support, direction, and a setup built around performance.
Monologue
Cinematic monologue sessions for actors who want polished material with a more visual finish.
Studio Hire
A flexible studio space available for selected creative hire, including Rehearsals, filming & photography.
Founded by an actor. Built for actors.
I created Studio 418 to give actors a self-tape space that puts performance first.
As an actor, director and film-maker, I know how much pressure can come with a tape. Sometimes what you need is not just a camera and a reader, but a calm, professional space where you can work the scene properly and focus on the performance.
That is what Studio 418 is built around, strong self-tapes, collaborative sessions, and support that helps you leave with a tape that feels ready to send.
– Jason Lamar Ricketts
