I cant say enough good things! I am a Mom to 2 kid actors , sked gets super tight & a lot to juggle. Its so nice to have a place you can trust, Merik the owner is punctual, professional, kind , patient , funny & easy to work with. My kids looove coming to this studio to tape and always feel at ease and cared for as do I ! When you are there he makes you feel like the most important person in the world ! His equipment is state of the art - lights, camera, sound & the studio is beautiful. Merik really cares that the tapes are top notch & helps pick the best takes to make the actor shine. His turnaround time is quick & efficient. Highly recommend ;) read more

Merik is THE MAN! I've tried other spots around town and NOTHING compares to him. I mean I came in at 7:30pm on a SUNDAY, with only a sliver of energy left in me. We worked for a solid 1.5 hours!!! Merik took his time, really took care of me and helped me make the strongest choices on camera. And the production quality is TOP NOTCH! He's got great energy, he's in it to win it with you! From now on, I shall come here :) read more

If you are looking for self-taping services, Selfie Tapes is definitely the way to go. I have received self-tape auditions fairly last minute and I didn't have a lot of time to work on the scenes before the submission deadline. Chloe and Mark was awesome to work with. They were both very hands-on and wants to make sure I NAILED my scenes in the best way possible. They worked with me to make sure we got the best takes for each one. They provided excellent feedback and crucial adjustments that I wouldn't have even thought of that truly helped me deliver the material. His and hers techniques really helped me in a big way. Chloe and Mark sat with me and we picked out the best takes of each scene. I had a lot of scenes and they made me feel very comfortable and relax while I was performing. I have done over 7 self tapes with them.. on different occasions, I highly recommend them. They are located in Sherman Oaks. I have been using Merik for self tapes since 2017. His new locations and teams are awesome. Thank you Chloe and Mark. read more

Nice guy. Easy going and a very good photographer. I've been going to him almost a year and he is always in a good mood and helpful with suggestion. The attitude is especially important. He's aces! read more

Merik is a gem! He is very professional, supportive and efficient! His patience and feedback was extremely helpful. Can't thank you enough!

This is the best place to get tape in all of Los Angeles. Go there! You won't regret it!

Highly recommend this place! Merik is super knowledgeable and quite the expert when it comes to self tapes and acting. I always leave a little better than when I came in, and always feel really good about what I put down on tape. If I could give him more than 5 stars I would! read more

Merik is fantastic & insanely professional. I've tried other places (and friends, so many friends), but Selfie Tapes has been the most consistent in terms of final quality, ease of experience, and clear communication beforehand. Can't recommend highly enough. read more

Woo when your working hard and getting excellent feedback and tips time will go by fast. make sure you book enough time. Happy with my work n Meriks expertise. read more

Just got done with a self tape with Marik, he's awesome, love his energy, and would recommend to anyone. He's very helpful and genuine.

Merik is extremely thoughtful in his craft and in the taping process. He gave notes when he thought were necessary and I really appreciated his time and honesty. We kept rehearsing until we both agreed on the solid one. I went over a little bit of time in our slot but he generously said it was fine, I'm definitely coming back and will give myself (and him) more room time for sure!! I'm so thankful! You're awesome Merik! read more

Kind, attentive and professional. And truly wants you to succeed. Practical and effective set up.. lights, camera, mic. The edited audition tape is of great quality. Merik will do all that he can to accommodate to specific details of your audition. Great experience! And genuine person! read more

Hands down the best place to get your taping done. Honestly. Merik is so patient and efficient and will do everything in his power to make sure you leave satisfied. He has been so generous with his time on numerous occasions. I'm with a reputable agency and they've praised the quality of his tapes and the sound is as close to what you'd get on set. My reps have held on to a number of the auditions I've taped with Merik as part of the arsenal they use to showcase my work and one of the main reasons is because the quality is fantastic. Merik is very intuitive and will understand emotionally what you may need and create the environment for you to feel safe and stay explorative. I trust him very much and will continue to be grateful for his support and attention to my work. Also, if you're lucky you'll meet Ninja, Merik's baby girl. She is the cutest and knows when the work begins. She is so well behaved and is a lovely energy in the room. If I could give 10 stars I would. Seriously. Come here for all your taping needs. read more

Quality is great, audio is clear, location is convenient with easy parking, price is competitive, scheduling is easy...this is exactly what a self-tape service should be! Plus, Merik is an awesome reader who understands what is needed to make each audition tape strong and effective. He is willing to work with you until you are happy with your tape and has a great energy. I love leaving here with a selftape that is totally ready to be submitted and that I'm not cringing to watch. I'll be back! read more

UPDATE: I dropped my stars for Selfie Tapes as messages were left with Merik regarding booking and they were not returned. I originally gave Selfie five stars, loved my experience there, but dropped it down to 1. I've since received clarification from Merik as to the issue and can give him a thumbs up, both for the quality of his business and his response to my issue, and am giving 4 stars. read more

I had a very last minute audition on a Saturday morning due in 4 hours... made it happen with minutes to spare! He does Amazing work! Merik is the go to man! He got it done! Back Drops! Lighting! Editing! Sound! Space! He is very knowledgeable and encourages your input as well! read more

I am so happy I found this place!! No joke, my career since taping here has stepped up to a new level. I have been flirting with different taping facilities around town, sticking to ones for a while then finding one cheaper or better quality or more convenient. And finally. I met my match. I owe it to Merik for helping me secure crucial callbacks and book jobs in the past few months of working with him here. I have booked 2 SAG features, a short, an industrial, and probably a dozen callbacks just in the last few months of working with. I highly recommend but at the same time he's my little secret weapon ;). I don't use anyone else now for tapes. read more

I just finished shooting my first video audition with Merik. I was nervous. He gave me helpful tips and was very patient and encouraging. I am so thankful that I was referred to him. Very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him. He has experience in front of the camera as well as behind the scenes. I will definitely shoot with him on my next video audition. read more

I just want to reiterate how amazing this studio is. I book the most jobs and get the most callbacks from the tapes I do here. Not only does Merik provide the best quality service he also gives amazing acting advice when needed. It's those little tid bits he offers me that have helped me stand out and book the job. He's the best in the biz. There's no wonder so many celebrities and successful actors use him for self taped auditions. 10 out of 10 would recommend read more

Merik is totally awesome. His studio is nice and easy to find. He's very accommodating and super fast at editing and uploading the tape. Sound and image quality are top notch!!! He's also super helpful with last minute bookings and will reply himself to any questions you have before your taping. I'll definitely come back for my next self tape and I recommend him 100%. Thanks Merik!!! read more

What a terrific service!! The quality of the reader, video, sound, editing and coaching was absolutely outstanding. I can't recommend Merik enough. Super professional and well worth the reasonable cost. Will absolutely go there again. read more

Been coming here for awhile and always end up with amazing work. Merik is professional and fast. He works with you one on one until you produce your best work. The final product is always perfect. I recommend him 100%. He's the best in town, hands down. read more

He's excellent! Quality is perfect! I'm going again today and he's now my go-to for self tapes! Reasonably priced too!

I had never sent in a professional self tape before coming here. Merik was kind and patient and helped me improve my self tapes and acting in general. The content is always well shot and very clear! Would highly recommend to new actors or any actors submitting for self tapes! Plus he has a dog named Ninja who is super cute!!! read more

Hands Down the best self tape audition studio in town! I just booked NCIS New Orleans with the guidance of Picking the right take/performance. Merik is got a great eye of the small mistakes during the session, amazing reader and extremely patient. I recommend it to every actor/actress living in Los Angeles. Purest Sound and picture for very reasonable price! Thank you Selfie Tapes for helping me booking the biggest job since I moved to Hollywood~ Essam Ferris read more

I've recently moved back to Los Angeles from Atlanta where self taping is an absolute requirement. I've been coming to Merik for the past 6 months and he is reliable, knowledgeable and works well with you to get the best take. I highly recommend Selfie Tapes!!! read more

Selfie is my go to place for my self-taped auditions. Merik is super efficient, easy to work with and really cares about you getting the best tape possible. And you get your footage RIGHT AWAY! read more

Absolutely wouldn't be where I am without Merik. He responds so quickly, edits so quickly, all links are always accessible and the quality in UNBEATABLE. I have had so many industry professionals praise the quality and it's all thanks to him! I think I booked because of how great of a reader he was too. It's super easy to book and he's always so prepared!! read more

Ohmygosh! I had the best experience here this morning and walked out with a really solid self-tape. Merik the owner worked with me --- coached me, edited and gave me an audition tape with high production quality that my agent loved. He's easy to communicate with and he makes the session simple and uncomplicated. Start working with him before he's impossible to get a session with. Can't recommend him enough. read more

I'm going back for more. My regular audition tape person wasn't available and I found Merik on Yelp. Very happy working with him, and will continue to do so. He's delivers as a director, as a videographer/editor, as a human being, as a dog-parent ... and he doesn't gouge, price-wise. read more

Merik is the bomb! I trust him 100% - he's tech savvy and knows all about coaching actors- down to script analysis. I always leave Selfie Tapes with the feeling of achievement and that's only because of Merik. His work shows great quality and I can't thank him enough for his hard work and commitment. read more

Selfie Tapes has been the best experience I've had when it comes to getting professional quality audition tapings. Merik knows what he's doing and as a working actor has an eye for detail that'll make you stand out from the rest. He's my go-to when it comes to self-tape auditions! read more

This place is great! Merik is great! I was in and out in half an hour with a clean tape. None of the weirdness that I've had with other self-tape services in this town. No over direction. No encouragement to incorporate props (I won't mention where that happened). He was all about helping me get the tape that I was looking for. This is my go-to place now. It should be yours too. read more

I needed to record a voice acting audition. The turn around time was quick, so I'm very lucky Merik was around to help. The building is fantastic. His space is was very welcoming and clean. The equipment is top notch. Not only did he deliver a perfect package, but he coached me through the whole session. He really brought a lot out of me and helped my performance. I'm grateful Merik had the time and energy to help me tape my voice over audition. read more

Love taping with Merik at SelfieTapes! He is always very flexible with trying to accommodate my last minute scheduling requests & delivers a great product. The lighting and sound are always on point, and he's quick to edit and give you a fast turnaround. Plus he'll help direct you & improv with you if you're into that. Couldn't ask for better! read more

Seriously saved my ass. Got a last min audition that had to be off book and Merik ran prompter for me while running the camera and being my reader. I also got a next day appointment with no trouble. Will be using again. read more

Awesome guy! Not only is he a great reader, his work is super professional and it was ready in minutes. He gave really good direction, and it really made a difference in my audition. The tape looked fantastic, and it was so worth it!!. Why tape at home when you can get a quality product at a really fair price. My go to person for self tapes! read more

Do I really want to give away my daughter's best kept secret so that I can never get in! Merik is hands down a true needle in a haystack self tape location! There are so many places to go in this town but to get this quality, fast turnaround and an amazing reader and coach ... I mean why go anywhere else. Booking an appt is easy, Location is easy, cost is just right... oh and if you are lucky you get to meet Ninja! Great guy, great service and my praise is endless! Thank you Merik ! Until the next time! read more

Found this kick ass little spot off Gower in Hollywood from some friends recommendation and was really impressed with the quality and prompt delivery of my audition. Merik, the owner, is very hands on and is more then happy to give adjustments without stepping his bounds. That said, he has an eye and the experience, so the adjustments were an added bonus. I've been to another self tape spot somewhere in Burbank, which is pricier so I'll probably keep coming back to this one. I didn't feel rushed which allowed me the liberty to play and explore the scene. 6 stars!! read more

Great service and amazing equipment! I had a super last minute self-tape that needed to be submitted in a two hour time span. I was able to meet with Merik early in the morning to get this done. The tape came out great. The sound and quality was amazing and sharp. Definitely book with Selfie Tapes for your next audition! read more