VERTICAL STORYTELLING STUDIO FOR ACTORS VERTICAL STORYTELLING STUDIO FOR ACTORS
VERTICAL STORYTELLING STUDIO FOR ACTORS VERTICAL STORYTELLING STUDIO FOR ACTORS
VERTICAL STORYTELLING STUDIO SERVICES BOOK WHAT YOU NEED. WHEN YOU NEED IT.
WHY ACTORS JOIN A
VERTICAL STORYTELLING STUDIO
Actors use the studio to develop the type of material casting directors and creators actually respond to.
Inside the studio actors can:
- record professional self tapes in casting-ready rooms
- work with experienced readers and casting directors
- create cinematic reel scenes on professional sets
- produce vertical series-style content for modern platforms
- collaborate with creators developing new projects
- build relationships inside a working production environment
Instead of relying only on auditions, actors can actively build a body of on-camera work that showcases their range and screen presence.
ACTOR MEMBERSHIP
Membership at 5W1H Studios is designed to reward what actually builds acting careers:
consistency, preparation, and frequency of work.
No confusing credit systems.
No gamification.
No unnecessary packages.
Just reliable access to professional
tools and a working studio environment.
ACTOR INTRODUCTION
$99 / MONTH
For actors who audition regularly
Includes:
- 10–15% discount on all studio bookings
- 2 staffed reader sessions per month (30 min)
- 1 Self-Tape Casting Director Coaching Session (30 min)
- 5 self-tape room hours per week
Ideal for actors who want consistent access to a professional self tape studio.
ACTOR PLUS
$199 / MONTH
For actors ready to accelerate their on-camera career
Includes:
- 15–20% discount on all bookings
- 4 staffed reader sessions per month
- 2 Self-Tape Casting Director Coaching Sessions
- 1 cinematic set upgrade per month
- Priority waitlist access
- 10 self-tape room hours per week
Ideal for actors pursuing film, television, and vertical series roles.
ACTOR MEMBERSHIP
Membership at 5W1H Studios is designed to reward what actually builds acting careers: consistency, preparation, and frequency of work.
No confusing credit systems.
No gamification.
No unnecessary packages.
Just reliable access to professional
tools and a working studio environment.
ACTOR INTRODUCTION
$99 / MONTH
For actors who audition regularly
Includes:
- 10–15% discount on all studio bookings
- 2 staffed reader sessions per month (30 min)
- 1 Self-Tape Casting Director Coaching Session (30 min)
- 5 self-tape room hours per week
Ideal for actors who want consistent access to a professional self tape studio.
ACTOR PLUS
$199 / MONTH
For actors ready to accelerate their on-camera career
Includes:
- 15–20% discount on all bookings
- 4 staffed reader sessions per month
- 2 Self-Tape Casting Director Coaching Sessions
- 1 cinematic set upgrade per month
- Priority waitlist access
- 10 self-tape room hours per week
Ideal for actors pursuing film, television, and vertical series roles.
ACTOR ON-CAMERA PRO $349 / MONTH
ON-CAMERA PRO IS A HYBRID MEMBERSHIP FOR PROFESSIONAL ACTORS.
The program includes online advanced on-camera training through The International Acting Studio (TIAS), led by award-winning coach and global casting director Adam Davenport, along with premium studio benefits at 5W1H Studios in Los Angeles.
Actors receive high-level coaching to elevate audition and on-camera technique, while also gaining access to select studio resources that support self-taping and other services.
Membership includes:
For professional actors focused on turning auditions into bookings
Includes access to the invite-only International Acting Studio and advanced on-camera training with award-winning coach Adam Davenport.
Includes:
- Weekly online advanced on-camera training with TIAS
- 1 private online coaching session with Adam Davenport per month
- 3 Self-Tape In-Person Coaching Session with Acting / Casting Director
- 20–25% discount on all studio bookings at 5W1H Studios
- 1 podcast booth hour per month
- Limited storage cubby
- Priority scheduling
Note: TIAS training is provided online. Studio benefits are available through 5W1H Studios in Van Nuys
The International Acting Studio
The International Acting Studio is an advanced training environment where actors develop powerful on-camera performances using a results-driven character process rooted in emotional truth and personal motivation. Actors learn to build characters by drawing from their own experiences, obstacles, and personal needs, allowing them to pursue a character’s objective with authenticity and depth. This approach helps transform personal vulnerability into purposeful action within a scene, creating performances that feel grounded, dynamic, and emotionally compelling. The result is work that resonates deeply with audiences while preparing actors to meet the professional demands of film, television, and modern screen storytelling.
ADAM DAVENPORT (SAG)
BAFTA and European Film Academy | Satellite Award Winner | Yale Graduate
Artistic Director of The International Acting Studio (TIAS)
Adam Davenport is the Master Acting Coach and Artistic Director of The International Acting Studio (TIAS), a global actor training platform that merges advanced acting technique with talent development. Since 2021, TIAS has provided in-person actor training in 10 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Mexico, Serbia and the United States.
IULIA BREZNEAU
Casted for over 20 vertical projects, with a strong network of vertical agents and stars
With extensive casting experience across film, television, and theater, she has successfully casted for more than 20 vertical projects while building a strong network of vertical agents and rising stars. Her unique dual perspective as both a casting professional and an actress allows her to deeply understand performance, character development, and the nuances that bring roles to life on screen. Her acting credits include Bare Skin, Fetele Marinarului (2009), and The Brain That Wouldn’t Die (2020), further strengthening her ability to identify talent that aligns with a director’s creative vision. Known as a trusted collaborator among directors and producers, she consistently delivers exceptional casting solutions that elevate productions and ensure the right talent brings every story to life.
ACTOR ON-CAMERA PRO $349 / MONTH
ON-CAMERA PRO IS A HYBRID MEMBERSHIP FOR PROFESSIONAL ACTORS.
Centered on advanced on-camera coaching from the International Acting Studio (TIAS) and award-winning coach and global casting director Adam Davenport, the program helps actors elevate their audition technique while supporting their career with casting director sessions, first-looks at casting opportunities, staffed readers, self-tape resources, early casting access, and priority studio benefits.
The program includes online advanced on-camera training through The International Acting Studio (TIAS), led by award-winning coach and global casting director Adam Davenport, along with premium studio benefits at 5W1H Studios in Los Angeles.
Actors receive high-level coaching to elevate audition and on-camera technique, while also gaining access to select studio resources that support self-taping and other services.
Membership includes:
For professional actors focused on turning auditions into bookings
Includes access to the invite-only International Acting Studio and advanced on-camera training with award-winning coach Adam Davenport.
Includes:
- Weekly online advanced on-camera training with TIAS
- 1 private online coaching session with Adam Davenport per month
- 3 Self-Tape In-Person Coaching Session with Acting / Casting Director
- 20–25% discount on all studio bookings at 5W1H Studios
- 1 podcast booth hour per month
- Limited storage cubby
- Priority scheduling
Note: TIAS training is provided online. Studio benefits are available through 5W1H Studios in Van Nuys.
The International Acting Studio
The International Acting Studio is an advanced training environment where actors develop powerful on-camera performances using a results-driven character process rooted in emotional truth and personal motivation. Actors learn to build characters by drawing from their own experiences, obstacles, and personal needs, allowing them to pursue a character’s objective with authenticity and depth. This approach helps transform personal vulnerability into purposeful action within a scene, creating performances that feel grounded, dynamic, and emotionally compelling. The result is work that resonates deeply with audiences while preparing actors to meet the professional demands of film, television, and modern screen storytelling.
ADAM DAVENPORT (SAG)
BAFTA and European Film Academy | Satellite Award Winner | Yale Graduate
Artistic Director of The International Acting Studio (TIAS)
Adam Davenport is the Master Acting Coach and Artistic Director of The International Acting Studio (TIAS), a global actor training platform that merges advanced acting technique with talent development. Since 2021, TIAS has provided in-person actor training in 10 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Mexico, Serbia and the United States.
IULIA BREZNEAU
Casted for over 20 vertical projects, with a strong network of vertical agents and stars
With extensive casting experience across film, television, and theater, she has successfully casted for more than 20 vertical projects while building a strong network of vertical agents and rising stars. Her unique dual perspective as both a casting professional and an actress allows her to deeply understand performance, character development, and the nuances that bring roles to life on screen. Her acting credits include Bare Skin, Fetele Marinarului (2009), and The Brain That Wouldn’t Die (2020), further strengthening her ability to identify talent that aligns with a director’s creative vision. Known as a trusted collaborator among directors and producers, she consistently delivers exceptional casting solutions that elevate productions and ensure the right talent brings every story to life.
Book Only What You Need, When You Need It
Not every actor needs a full membership every month. Our à la carte services give you the flexibility to book exactly what supports your work right now—from a professional self-tape room, to staffed readers, crew support, or casting director self-tape coaching.
Whether you’re preparing for an important audition or simply need a professional space to work, you can access the same high-level resources used by our members on your schedule.
SELF TAPE STUDIOS
Professional Self Tape Rooms for Film, Television, and Vertical Series Auditions
Our self tape studio in Los Angeles is designed to deliver the clean, professional image quality casting directors expect.
- Professional lighting
- Neutral casting backgrounds
- Quiet sound-controlled rooms
- Professional framing and camera setup
Book Only What You Need, When You Need It
Not every actor needs a full membership every month. Our à la carte services give you the flexibility to book exactly what supports your work right now—from a professional self-tape room, to staffed readers, crew support, or casting director self-tape coaching.
Whether you’re preparing for an important audition or simply need a professional space to work, you can access the same high-level resources used by our members on your schedule.
SELF TAPE STUDIOS
Professional Self Tape Rooms for Film, Television, and Vertical Series Auditions
Our self tape studio in Los Angeles is designed to deliver the clean, professional image quality casting directors expect.
- Professional lighting
- Neutral casting backgrounds
- Quiet sound-controlled rooms
- Professional framing and camera setup
ADD A PROFESSIONAL READER
Actors can book experienced readers who understand pacing, tone, and audition rhythm.
This is one of the most popular services in the studio.
CASTING DIRECTOR SELF TAPE FEEDBACK
Receive real-time feedback and notes from experienced casting directors.
Digital self tape review
IN-PERSON CASTING
DIRECTOR COACHING
Work directly with a casting director to:
- break down the scene
- refine character choices
- sharpen performance before recording
Best for actors creating their own work, short-form creators, and filmmakers testing ideas.
REEL CONTENT PRODUCTION
Show Casting Directors Who You Are Beyond the Self Tape
Casting directors often see actors only through short audition clips.
At 5W1H Studios, actors can create professional reel scenes and cinematic vertical storytelling content that allow casting directors to see them in fully realized performances.
Using our professional lighting, digital cinema cameras, and cinematic sets, actors can produce scenes that demonstrate:
- emotional range
- character depth
- screen presence
- professional production quality
Actors frequently produce dramatic scenes, character moments, and vertical series-style performances that showcase how they appear in real productions.
This type of material helps casting directors recognize actors more easily and evaluate them beyond the audition.
PRE-BUILT CINEMATIC SETS
Production Value Without Production Overhead
Actors and creators can shoot scenes on professional standing sets designed for film, television, and vertical storytelling productions.
Set options include:
- modern living room
- office / therapist / professor
- hospital / exam room
- apartment / bedroom
- neutral brand environments
- school / academic setting
- police station
Set options include:
ADD A
PROFESSIONAL READER
Actors can book experienced readers who understand pacing, tone, and audition rhythm.
This is one of the most popular services in the studio.
CASTING DIRECTOR SELF TAPE FEEDBACK
Receive real-time feedback and notes from experienced casting directors.
Digital self tape review
IN-PERSON CASTING DIRECTOR COACHING
Work directly with a casting director to:
- break down the scene
- refine character choices
- sharpen performance before recording
Best for actors creating their own work, short-form creators, and filmmakers testing ideas.
REEL CONTENT PRODUCTION
Show Casting Directors Who You Are Beyond the Self Tape
Casting directors often see actors only through short audition clips.
At 5W1H Studios, actors can create professional reel scenes and cinematic vertical storytelling content that allow casting directors to see them in fully realized performances.
Using our professional lighting, digital cinema cameras, and cinematic sets, actors can produce scenes that demonstrate:
- emotional range
- character depth
- screen presence
- professional production quality
Actors frequently produce dramatic scenes, character moments, and vertical series-style performances that showcase how they appear in real productions.
This type of material helps casting directors recognize actors more easily and evaluate them beyond the audition.
PRE-BUILT CINEMATIC SETS
Production Value Without Production Overhead
Actors and creators can shoot scenes on professional standing sets designed for film, television, and vertical storytelling productions.
Set options include:
- modern living room
- office / therapist / professor
- hospital / exam room
- apartment / bedroom
- neutral brand environments
- school / academic setting
- police station
Set options include:
CREATOR DAY PASS
A workspace for actors, writers, and creators
$39 / day
Includes:
- 20% off self tape rooms and studio services
- lounge workspace
- Wi-Fi and power
Perfect for actors developing vertical storytelling projects and collaborations.