Audition with Confidence
Sides gives actors a clear read on each self-tape: what feels truthful, what needs one more pass, and what might distract casting.
Final callback read
juliet_callback_take_02.mp4
Tape read
Coach notes with the moment that supports each read.
Line Delivery
9.3 read2 strengths · 1 focus noteCoach read
The thought lands cleanly on the turn, especially through the final button.
Moment
“I gave everything I had, and you still looked away.”
Emotional Authenticity
9.0 read2 strengths · 1 focus noteFacial Expressions
8.7 read1 strength · 1 focus notePhysical Presence
8.8 read1 strength · 1 focus noteTechnical Notes
8.6 read1 strength · 1 focus noteThe confident ones know which moment is landing before casting opens the file.
Sides turns the wait-before-send into a practical read: what feels truthful, what needs one more pass, and what is ready to go.
How it works
Upload the take. Get the read. Make the call.
Sides is built around the moment before you send: bring in the tape, get a specific read, then decide calmly.
01
Bring in the tape
Upload the self-tape you are considering sending.
02
Get the read
See what feels truthful, what feels rushed, and what is already working.
03
Send or retake
Submit, trim, or record one focused pass instead of guessing.
What Sides reads
Sides reads the full self-tape before it scores the take
Sides breaks the performance into practical acting signals, so the feedback points to choices you can actually adjust.
Performance choices
Line delivery, emotional truth, subtext, pacing, stillness, eyeline, and whether the moment reads on camera.
Built for the actor, not the spreadsheet.
Submission readiness
Framing, sound, lighting, technical distractions, and whether one focused retake would make the tape stronger.
The read ends with a decision, not a data dump.
- Line delivery
- Pace, clarity, emphasis, and whether the thought lands.
- Emotional truth
- If the feeling is grounded, specific, and not pushed.
- Camera presence
- Eyeline, stillness, expression, and frame awareness.
- Technical readiness
- Sound, lighting, crop, file quality, and distractions.
Scene partner
Run the scene with a reader that follows your cue
Upload sides, choose your role, and run the scene with a reader that gives you the other lines when you need them.
Listens for the cue, then gives you the line.
Practice without scheduling a reader. The flow stays simple: reader line, your line, then the next cue.
READER
I thought you said you were done running.
YOU
I was. Then I realized I was still afraid.
READER
Afraid of what?
YOU
Of wanting it and not getting it.
A quiet rehearsal room, whenever you have ten minutes.
Use it before the tape read to warm up choices, test pacing, and get the scene into your body before camera.
Always on cue
The reader follows the script and gives you the next line when the scene needs it.
Available when you are
Practice late, early, between jobs, or right before the self-tape deadline.
Built for sides
Choose your role, separate actor and reader lines, and keep the rehearsal focused.
Ready for the take
Use it to rehearse first, then move into the tape with the scene already in your body.
Actor notes
Actors use it in the quiet before sending
Less spiraling after the take. More clarity about what to change, what to keep, and when to stop.
“It finally gives me language for what I was feeling in the take. I know what to adjust instead of spiraling.”
Sarah M.
Actor, Dallas, TX
“The notes are specific enough that I can record one more take with a purpose, not ten more out of panic.”
James R.
Actor, Indianapolis, IN
“It makes the difference between guessing and sending with a real reason. That is huge on a deadline.”
Michael K.
Actor, Atlanta, GA
Have a tape you're not sure about?
Get a clear read before you send it. No credit card required.
Pricing
Start with one read, scale when it becomes part of your prep
Simple plans for actors who want clarity before the submission deadline.
Free
For the tape on your mind right now
- 1 submission/month
- Core tape read
- Confidence signal
Sides Pro
For actors sending regularly
- 8 submissions/month
- Full tape read with coach chat
- Ask follow-up questions (50 messages/period)
- Everything in Free
Super Pro
For heavy audition seasons
- Unlimited submissions
- All Pro features
- Scene partner access
- Expanded coach chat (100 messages/period)
FAQ
Before you upload
What actors usually ask before the first upload.
Sides reviews vocal delivery, camera presence, emotional authenticity, line delivery, pacing, and technical readiness. The output is written like practical coaching, with specific moments and next steps rather than a vague grade.
We support all major video formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, and more. Files up to 150MB are processed instantly. Most smartphones and cameras produce compatible files automatically.
Yes, you can cancel your subscription anytime with one click. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. You'll retain access to your account until the end of your current billing period.
Your read is typically ready within 1-2 minutes of uploading your audition video. You can review the notes, make one targeted adjustment, and decide whether the tape is ready to submit.
Absolutely. All uploads are encrypted and stored securely. We never share your content with anyone. You can delete your videos at any time, and we automatically delete them after 90 days unless you choose to keep them longer.
Yes. Whether you're auditioning for Broadway, Netflix, local theater, or national commercials, Sides adapts the read to the tape, role, and target medium.
Stop sending from a place of doubt.
Upload your self-tape and get a clear, specific read in under 2 minutes. Know what to keep, what to fix, and when to stop recording.