In today’s industry, your self tape is your audition room.The ZBS Self-Tape Seminar! series is designed to help actors stop playing small on camera and start delivering bold, confident, and memorable performances that book work. Led by acclaimed acting teacher Zak Barnett, this interactive workshop shares his studio’s innovative, results-driven approach to self tapes — the same approach that has helped actors book 300+ series regular roles since 2018. You’ll learn how to craft auditions that feel alive, personal, and creatively fearless, so you stand out in a sea of submissions.

Beyond technique, each seminar also features a special Industry Panel, offering real-time insight into where the business is headed. Hear directly from working professionals about how casting and representation are evolving, what they’re looking for in 2026, and how to strategically position yourself for opportunities ahead.